General News

WA Police: Act now or risk having your firearms seized

Transitional Firearm Authorities Act now or risk having your firearms seized Some firearm licence holders are subject to Transition Authorities issued under the Firearms Act 2024. If you have been contacted by the WA Police Force, you must take the following action immediately: If your Transitional Authority is nearing expiry Complete the requirements of your transition to a new firearm authority under the Firearms Act 2024 OR Deposit your firearm(s) with a licensed firearms

Darren Brown February 27, 2026

Correspondence

Open letter from WA Police Licensing Enforcement Division

OFFICIAL Dear Firearm Traders and Industry Representatives I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you today with an important update regarding the ongoing Firearms Reform Program. As you are aware, the Firearms Act 2024 introduced significant changes to our firearms legislation, marking one of the most comprehensive overhauls in the State’s history. Despite extensive efforts over the past six months, many licence holders still have not completed the required steps to

Darren Brown February 4, 2026

Correspondence

Letter to Minister Reece Whitby offering support for Firearms report recommendations

WAFarmers President Steve McGuire today sent the following letter to the Minister for Police, Hon Reece Whitby MLA. Hon Reece Whitby MLA Minister for Police By email: [email protected] Dear Minister, RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF IMMEDIATE ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FIREARMS ACT 2024 AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS I write following the release of the Standing Committee on Legislation Report No. 51 – Firearms Act 2024 with the support of the WA Firearms Community Alliance. The Committee’s report provides

Darren Brown November 25, 2025