http://www.shootersunion.com.au/ Sun, 20 May 2012 04:26:30 Shooters Union of Qld Inc Articles http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Firearms-Policy-KAP.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Firearms-Policy-KAP.html Firearm Policy Announcement   In line with Core Value’s #10 and #11 of the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) constitution, the KAP is pleased to make the following firearm-related Policy Announcement: Core Value #10: Australians must have the freedom to pursue outdoor recreational activities of their choice including hunting, shooting, fishing, boating, camping, 4-wheeldriving, horse riding, rock... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/SERVICE-WITH-A-SMILE.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/SERVICE-WITH-A-SMILE.html LETTER TO THE MINISTER FOR POLICE On Wednesday this week, 27th, we received our agenda and discussion proposals for the first of three Weapons Review Committee meetings.  The first meeting is this Friday 30th. We had some immediate concernes so we sent the following letter to the Minister: From: secretary [mailto:secretary@shootersunion.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, 28 September 2011 11:40 AM To:... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Off-hand-shooting---Part-2.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Off-hand-shooting---Part-2.html The hand forward position is a much more natural one, and much more comfortable to get into. The difference is that it can't be maintained for as long, unless you have a very strong upper body, because it relies on the muscles of the upper body, rather than the bony structure. Because it cannot be maintained for as long and is a more natural position, it is the most used position in the bush. It doesn't require the building... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Off-hand-shooting---Part-1.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Off-hand-shooting---Part-1.html Off-hand shooting, or shooting without a rest, is a very difficult skill to learn, and one which will benefit hunters and competitive shooters alike. How often in the bush do you have to throw the rifle up to your shoulder, and take a snap shot? Sometimes you have time to find a rest, but sometimes, to find a rest may mean a lost opportunity. Learning the skills required may take time and effort, but will be of benefit in the long run. ... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Are-you-concerned-to-voice-your-objection?.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Are-you-concerned-to-voice-your-objection?.html Shooters Union Queensland has become aware that law abiding shooters are concerned that giving names and addresses to the Government in an e-mail or letter may result in this information being misused and/or the person being harassed in some way. The facts are that in addition to the very powerful Commonwealth Constitutional Right to Freedom of Political Communication, some other equally powerful protections are available to you when... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/PROPOSED-CHANGES-TO-THE-QUEENSLAND-WEAPONS-ACT.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/PROPOSED-CHANGES-TO-THE-QUEENSLAND-WEAPONS-ACT.html Shooters Union Qld, and most other shooting groups have initiated a campaign against the proposed changes to the Queensland Weapons Act. A significant wall of secrecy surrounded the review of the Weapons Act. Due to an overwhelming response from Queensland’s Law Abiding Firearm Owners, the Queensland Government decided to do the “right thing” and undertook to release a Draft Consultation Bill and... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Cleaning-your-pistol.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Cleaning-your-pistol.html Cleaning any firearm is pretty basic but different firearms require different cleaning techniques. With pistols, there are two different sets of instructions for the two different types of pistols: semi-autos and revolvers. We‘ll deal first with the semi-auto, which, by its mechanism of always being ready to fire while there‘s a round in the magazine, requires a greater degree of care. ... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/IMPOSSIBLE-TO-COMPLY-WITH.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/IMPOSSIBLE-TO-COMPLY-WITH.html HERE IS ONE FOR THE COLLECTORS OF MILITARIA can you make sense of this one? Draft Act Schedule 4 section 12(1)(g) says that inert hand grenades are not Cat R weapons, BUT Draft Act Schedule 4 section 12(2)(b) says that they are a category R weapon even if they are inert.   http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/CONFIDENTIAL-MEMBER-NEWSLETTER.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/CONFIDENTIAL-MEMBER-NEWSLETTER.html NEWS LETTER 13 SEPTEMBER 2010 ANOTHER HOT OFF THE PRESS If you would care to go to our website at      http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/proposed-changes-to-the-queensland-weapons-act.html         you will find at the bottom of the page a section called other recent articles. Here you will find... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/A-MAJOR-MEMBER-SUBMISSION.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/A-MAJOR-MEMBER-SUBMISSION.html Dear Sir/Madam I am deeply concerned with the proposed revision to the Weapons act. When this review was promoted by the former Police Minister, we were told it was basically to tidy up the old act and make it more “user friendly”. How on earth we arrived at this proposed legislation seems a mystery as it makes the act far more complex and does not offer any improvements in either public safety or in... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/SUQ-SUBMISSION-ON-REGULATION.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/SUQ-SUBMISSION-ON-REGULATION.html GRAB A MUG OF COFFEE (YOU'LL NEED IT) AND HAVE A READ. Shooters Union of Qld Inc P O Box 220 SOUTHTOWN Qld 4350 Mbl0401 935 642 Fax07 4662 4666 info@shootersunion.com.au Secretary Rob HARROLD Submission relating to Discussion Draft of Weapons Regulation 2010 Monday, 13 September 2010 Sections:4,5,6,8,20,21,25,31,32,35,36,37,38,45,47,48,50,51,54,65,... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/RUMOURS,-VICIOUS-RUMOURS-AND-CRIMINAL-INTELLIGENCE.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/RUMOURS,-VICIOUS-RUMOURS-AND-CRIMINAL-INTELLIGENCE.html A LETTER FROM A MEMBER Re Draft Weapons Act & Regulations. The proposed act and regulations have been drafted by Police for application by Police and have many sections where normal citizen’s rights are missing. There is so much wrong with this bill that it really requires a complete rewrite. This new “simplified version” including the regulations is now more than double the existing at 640... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/AUTHORISED-OFFICER-NOW-AN-EXPERT-PRIMARY-PRODUCER-AND-VETERINARIAN.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/AUTHORISED-OFFICER-NOW-AN-EXPERT-PRIMARY-PRODUCER-AND-VETERINARIAN.html If a primary producer or a veterinarian applies for a firearms licence they must convince the authorised officer that their need cannot be satisfied in another way and that their need cannot be satisfied in a way which does not require a firearm. All needs can always be satisfied in more than one way. If the primary producer or a veterinarian considers that a firearm is the most efficient means of meeting a management need then why... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/HOW-STUPID-CAN-THEY-GET.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/HOW-STUPID-CAN-THEY-GET.html For those who have to keep a record of their participation for their handgun licence, the following will be very interesting. Under the proposed law you will have to have the range officer sign your card before you make the entry. Section 67 Condition—requirement to keep participation record (1) It is a condition of the concealable firearms licence that the licensee must keep a record of the licensee’s... http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Meeting-with-Queensland's-political-power-brokers-in-September-2010.html http://www.shootersunion.com.au/articles/Meeting-with-Queensland's-political-power-brokers-in-September-2010.html Ministerial Meeting On Wednesday 1st September we had a meeting with Hon Neil Roberts MP, Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services and Mr Kerry Shine the Labor member for Toowoomba North (the ex Attorney General) This meeting is the result of much lobbying by you and by us. We have written a number of letters to all MPs in Queensland. As a result we have had...