Thousands using 'loophole' to own firearms, report claims

Thousands using 'loophole' to own firearms, report claims

Hundreds of thousands of gun owners are using a "loophole" in Australia's firearms laws to own guns without a genuine reason, according to a report by the Australia Institute.

Focus on unused guns, not farmers, says think tank as reform debate sharpens

A new report by The Australia Institute reveals a major disconnect in gun licensing, with hundreds of thousands of firearms held for activities not undertaken.

Gun law fail: Dodgy licences lead to firearms flood

Hundreds of thousands of gun owners have no genuine reason to have a firearm according to analysis released today by The Australia Institute.