NSW gun buyback launches with 2420 firearms registered for surrender
On day one of NSW's gun buyback, 331 licensed owners have registered to surrender 2420 firearms for between $450 and $1000 each.
More than 2000 firearms are due to be handed in to NSW police stations as the state's gun buyback scheme began following the Bondi terror attack. Gun owners must book appointments to surrender weapons that have been reclassified under the new rules.
Licensed owners receive between $450 and $1000 per firearm, while those handing in 1kg or more of ammunition get $150. Phase 2, starting in 2027, will cover higher-value guns worth $3000 to $10,000.
The scheme is believed to affect around 18 per cent of NSW firearm holders and will run for 12 months. Premier Chris Minns said the buyback aims to reduce gun violence and keep firearms out of criminal hands.
- 2420 on day one
- Firearms registered
- $450 to $1000
- Compensation per gun
- One legally owned gun
- Daily gun thefts
- Around 18 per cent
- Affected gun holders
Why it mattersGun violence and theft from licensed owners are ongoing security concerns; the buyback removes weapons from circulation that could otherwise be stolen or misused.
AustraliaNSW is taking direct action on gun ownership following the Bondi attack, though most other Australian states have not joined the national scheme.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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