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Politics · Asia-PacificNSW gun buyback: Dealers unaware of government guidance
Firearms dealers in New South Wales are preparing for the state's gun buyback program, scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026, but say they have received no official guidance from the government on how it will operate.
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PoliticsPM Carney to consider firearms panel advice on SKS rifle
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the federal government will consider advice from an arm's-length panel on firearms classification before making decisions on the SKS rifle. This follows an FBI complaint detailing the Tumbler Ridge shooter's discussion of using the weapon.
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Politics · United StatesNational Guard member arrested with firearm in DC
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., was arrested on Monday for carrying an unauthorized firearm. Spec. Jakob Noonan, 22, of the Oklahoma Guard, was stopped by U.S. Park Police for an expired tag. He stated the firearm was registered in Oklahoma but he lacked a D.C. permit.
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PoliticsDOJ legal opinion finds handgun sales ban for 18-20 year olds unconstitutional
A new legal opinion from the Justice Department states that a federal law prohibiting licensed dealers from selling handguns to individuals aged 18-20 is unconstitutional. The opinion suggests federal prosecutors may stop pursuing felony charges against dealers selling to this age group, though it is not legally binding.
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