From: SSAA, [EMAIL PROTECTED] SPORTING SHOOTERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (WA) INC. ***MEDIA RELEASE*** For immediate release17 August 2000 Import restrictions a waste of time The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (WA) Inc. has rejected amendments to handgun importation regulations recently announced by Justice Minister, Amanda Vanstone. Speaking on behalf of the SSAA (WA) Inc. State President, Paul Peake, said the recent amendments designed to reduce the risk of theft by limiting the number of new pistols a licensed dealers can keep on their premises, were a waste of time. Mr Peake said �Given that most of the pistols held by dealers are second-hand guns it�s hard to see how the new regulations will reduce the risk of theft, very few shops keep large quantities of new handguns in-house.� He went on to say that �Given the Australian Customs Service�s reputation for lethargy when it comes to processing firearms related paperwork, these changes will mean an additional burden on dealers and legitimate shooters. They certainly won�t do anything to hinder crime.� The SSAA (WA) is considering assistance for a national challenge to the new regulations. Comment: Paul Peake President Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (WA) Inc. Ph/Fax: (08) 92776436 Mbl: 0417990376 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information see: www.sport.net.au/~ssaawa ENDS 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
