Originally Posted by MrBaldBastard

New Laws just introduced here today:

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Also on Friday, Deputy Premier and Police Minister Troy Grant announced that a new offence of possession of an illegal firearm would be created with a maximum penalty of 14 years.

Penalties of "at least 14 years imprisonment" would be introduced for unauthorised possession, acquisition or use of a pistol, prohibited firearm or a firearm that is "defaced, unregistered or stolen", he said.

An Illegal Firearms Investigation and Reward Scheme would also be created offering up to $10,000 for information leading to conviction of a person for possessing an illegal firearm.
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Some countries take action, some just let their citizens die.