From: SSAA, [EMAIL PROTECTED] We need the full policy to accurately comment on this issue. We can only comment on what we have at hand. Copy of Vanstone Press release at www.ssaa.org.au/vanstonepistol.html SSAA press release at www.ssaa.org.au/pr17800.doc Keith has done an interview with Channel 10 for national distribution. We urge you to make contact with your MP and express dismay at more controls which will directly affect the law abiding - what of Vanstone's promise that this Coalition government "had no plans for further controls on firearms." Copy held SSAA Keith has spoken to Andrew Kirk - advisor to Vanstone - this afternoon and the following points were made by him. Dealers would only be able to import 10 handguns for stock. More than 10 can be imported but they would be held by Customs pending production of a new Customs Form that will operate in the same manner as the current C and D class import documentation. Keith expressed concern over how dealers/importers who handle a number of agencies are going to have access to the full range of product. Response was that they realise there could be a problem in this area that would be dealt with through "consultation" Andrew Kirk admitted that is still a need to "consult with dealers/importers" so that a workable solution can be found to reduce access to handguns to the criminal element It was admitted that industry had not been consulted re this new change to regulations because there was a fear that there may be "stockpiling". State police had called for "immediate" import controls. SSAA suggests you contact your Officer in Charge of your local Registry and ask them for their comment on this statement. After the event, he said they wanted to "work with us" to develop a system that cuts out criminal access to handguns. They want those affected to "immediately" write in with our concerns. (SSAA feels that this is all handgun users and sport shooters in Australia.) The working group set up by the APMC are to report back by November APMC Meeting. Andrew Kirk stated that there has been concern at the large number of handguns that had been "disappearing" and coming to light in the hands of criminals. Andrew Kirk stated this was only the beginning of "a raft of measures" to take place because State had expressed unhappiness about present controls on handguns. He said that he will be talking to Vanstone about "us" having a meeting with her. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
