Southern Tasmanians surrendered firearms at mobile amnesty over weekend

People in Southern Tasmania surrendered 21 unregistered firearms to police at mobile amnesty days in Bridgewater and Glenorchy this weekend. “At mobile firearms amnesty days in Bridgewater and Glenorchy this weekend, 21 unregistered firearms and a quantity of ammunition were surrendered to police,” said Senior Constable Paul Hyland.  “Surrendered were 2 pistols; 6 shotguns, 7…

Firearms surrendered at Northern Amnesty

People in Northern Tasmania surrendered 23 firearms to police at mobile amnesty locations over the weekend. “Over the past weekend, police conducted a mobile amnesty at Exeter, Scottsdale, Campbell Town, and Deloraine, for people to surrender illegal and unwanted firearms without fear of being prosecuted for the possession,” said Senior Sergeant Robert King.  “23 firearms…

People in Northern Tasmania encouraged to surrender illegal firearms at amnesty

Police encourage anyone in Northern Tasmania with an illegal or unwanted firearm to surrender it at a mobile firearms amnesty location in the region this weekend. “As part of a mobile firearms amnesty across Tasmania in August and September, this weekend people in Northern Tasmania are encouraged to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms without fear…

Firearms surrendered at North West Amnesty

Several illegal and unwanted items were surrendered to police at mobile firearms amnesty locations in North West Tasmania last weekend. “Over the weekend, police conducted a mobile firearms amnesty at Devonport, Burnie, Wynyard and Smithton, for people to surrender illegal and unwanted items without fear of being prosecuted for the possession,” said Acting Inspector Philip…

Mobile Firearms Amnesty August-September 2023

During August and September 2023, Tasmania Police will be holding a mobile firearms amnesty at various locations across the state, for people to surrender firearms and ammunition without fear of being prosecuted for the possession. Under Tasmania’s permanent firearms amnesty, people can surrender illegal and unwanted firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or gel blasters that have…

New Firearms Storage Requirements have commenced

The new Firearms Storage Requirements took effect on 4 December 2017. A checklist template has been developed to assist firearms owners with understanding the new requirements and assessing whether or not their storage arrangements are compliant. For further info see: Storage Inspection Checklist…