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US Vice President Kamala Harris applauds Australia’s gun laws

US Vice President Kamala Harris says Australia's gun laws show that mass shootings do not have to be a regular occurrence.

New York bans guns in many public places

The state of New York has passed a law banning guns from many public places, including Times Square, and requiring gun-licence applicants to prove their shooting proficiency and submit their social media accounts for review.

Masses rally against gun violence in US

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Washington and at rallies across the US to call for laws limiting gun ownership after recent mass shootings.

Joe Biden appeals for tougher US gun laws

US President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control, asking, 'How much more carnage are we willing to accept?'

Witnesses sought to Macgregor shooting on Tuesday

ACT Policing is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Macgregor early yesterday, Tuesday 3 May, in which no-one was hurt. 

Man charged after police find drugs, gun and cash at Coombs home

A 28-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following his arrest over the weekend after he was found in possession of meth and cocaine.

Gun amnesty – Phase Two begins

The public are urged to let police or Crime Stoppers ACT when they believe someone has an illegal or unregistered firearm.

Sydney police blitz crime networks, seize guns, cash, $1.2m drugs

NSW Police raids targeting crime networks across Sydney have uncovered almost 20 guns, ammunition, drugs and cash with 115 people charged in the two-day operation. 

Gel blasters surrendered to Gungahlin Police station

A collection of gel blasters and replica guns have been handed into Gungahlin Police Station as the National Firearms Amnesty continues.

Man, 85, arrested for 350 guns at Sydney home

An 85-year-old Sydney man is facing nearly 30 criminal charges after NSW Police seized hundreds of guns at his home.

ACT residents, show us your illicit guns

Canberrans can hand in unregistered or illegal firearms, parts, or ammunition to the police without penalty under a permanent amnesty.

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