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Politics

Firearms, who may own them and for what purposes have long been the subjects of debate in Australia. As a non-politically aligned organisation, the SSAA monitors and reports on the actions of politicians, parties and departments regarding firearm ownership and any related laws, inquiries, policies, elections, meetings and news as they occur. ...

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Firearms in Focus

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced target shooter, a pest or meat hunter, a bowhunter or fisher or you just want to get outdoors, we bring you the news on the latest innovations and developments in shooting, hunting, camping and offroad products and services, as well as national and international events of interest.

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Hunting

Hunting is a legitimate activity undertaken by people of all ages and cultural backgrounds for pest management, wildlife conservation or food-gathering purposes. The SSAA examines national and international issues surrounding hunting seasons, regulations, policies and research on native, introduced and invasive species.

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Research Archive

Where do illegal firearms come from? What did the gun buy-backs achieve? Are homicide incidents decreasing? Whether conducting research for our publications or our lobbying efforts, the SSAA deals with real facts from reputable sources, including from the Australian Institute of Criminology, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Attorney-General’s Department and more. ...

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Know Your Opponent

While some commentators may make off-the-cuff comments about firearms, the shooting sports and recreational hunting, there are also many individuals, groups and organisations that have a dedicated anti-gun or anti-hunting agenda. Gun Control Australia, the National Coalition for Gun Control, Gunpolicy.org, the Australian Greens and various animal liberation groups are some of the ...

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