The National Firearms Amnesty 2017 is about half-way through, with 12 firearms handed into either Tenterfield Police or via participating dealer MK4D Firearms locally so far.
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The three month amnesty began July 1 and continues through to midnight September 30, with the aim of getting firearms either registered or removed from the community.
During the amnesty people in possession of unregistered firearms can surrender, register or supply those items to a participating firearms dealer without fear of prosecution. Prohibited weapons can also be surrendered during the amnesty.
Tenterfield Police Sergeant James Boaden said firearms surrendered included a number of 22s, 303s, shotguns and an M1 bolt-action repeater rifle.
“If you don’t want the firearm for any reason, now is the time to bring it in, no questions asked.”
Sgt Boaden said people are welcome to come along to the police station with their unwanted firearms at any time, as long as the station is attended. They then need only complete a form surrendering all claim to the item before it’s sent to Sydney where it will be destroyed.
