Gun Policy News
South Australia New Bill Allows Jailing for Illegally Discharging Firearms
13 June 2012
ABC News (Australia)
Legislation allowing for the jailing of people who illegally discharge guns has been introduced in the South Australian Parliament.
It is a response to cases including recent drive-by shootings in Adelaide.
SA Attorney-General John Rau said the bill creates a new offence of discharging a firearm without a lawful excuse.
Once the legislation passed, Mr Rau said a three-month amnesty would open for illegal weapons to be surrendered to police.
"The clear objective of... (GunPolicy.org)
Top of Page
