Two Perth gun club members had their weapons seized by police. The club had no idea why
Two members of the Canning Gun Club in Perth had their firearms seized by police following raids last year. The club was unaware of the reasons behind the actions taken against its members, who were not charged with any crime. Both individuals are currently challenging the cancellation of their licenses in court.
- ▪The Canning Gun Club has about 600 members and emphasizes safety and compliance with the state's firearms act.
- ▪The police operation resulted in the seizure of 135 firearms and the suspension or cancellation of 44 licenses.
- ▪Neither member was charged, and there is no ongoing investigation, but they were targeted due to their expressed beliefs.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
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