As the title says, I got a nasty letter in the mail from the WA Police, telling me that I need to dispose of one of my rifles. I’m looking for some advice on this, as I’d strongly prefer to keep my CZ.
The key part of the letter reads:
Upon commencement of the 2024 Act on March 31, 2025 you transitional authority will be suspended in accordance with Section 415 (5) as your license relates to a prohibited firearm.
For reference, please see the relevant extract of Schedule 2, Division 1 of the 2024 Regulations below:
Schedule 2 – Prohibited firearms
[r. 12]
Division 1 – Prohibited firearms
a firearm, commonly known as a rapid-release action firearm, which automatically ejects a spent cartridge after firing as has a button, lever or similar mechanism to reload the firearm with a new cartridge.
It has been identified that you are currently licensed to a firearm that meets the definition of a rapid-release firearm:
In order for your transitional authority to be reinstated you will need to dispose of the firearm.
It goes on to explain how I can do this. Is there any way I can avoid this? The whole thing seems completely unfair to me.
Unfortunately you are not the first here to be forced into this situation I wont mention his name here but he gave the rifle to a fellow shooter in more reasonable state just to piss the stupid authorities off. Good on him it was a win for him and the other bloke and the dickheads didnt remove a gun from Aus.
Given I don’t have many options, I’d be willing to sell if for the cost of transportation plus a small fee, purely to stick it to the authorities for screwing me. So, if anyone wants to buy a CZ 515 Tactical in 22 Magnum, DM me!