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Official page of the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia — since 1948, representing firearm owners and promoting shooting sports nationwide.

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🔒 MEMBERS SAY IT PAYS TO BE COVERED

For just $35 per year, SSAA members can access up to $25,000 cover* for their firearms and fixed accessories through SSAA Mutual.

✅ Covered at home, on the range and while hunting*
✅ Overseas cover for up to 28 days*
✅ Replacement value cover for firearms up to 5 years old*
✅ Claims assessed by approved firearms dealers and settled promptly

*Privately owned recreational-use firearms registered to the member and fixed accessories to the value of $5,000. Accessories must be fixed to the firearm at the time of loss, damage or theft.

Take up this offer at your next membership renewal or when applying for a new membership.

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*Terms, conditions, exclusions and eligibility criteria apply. Consider the Financial Services Guide, Statement of Protection, PDS and TMD available at https://t.co/JpDG9VBmxI before deciding whether this product is right for you.

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SSAA CEO Tom Kenyon sits down with SSAA National President and Tasmanian State President Andrew Judd to unpack the latest developments, including the proposed recategorisation of straight-pull, lever-release and button-release firearms, the compensation package on offer and Labor's push to introduce firearm ownership caps.

They also discuss the record-breaking petition response, the role of consultation in firearms policy, and why developments in one state can quickly become relevant to firearm owners across Australia.

https://t.co/xANGh4yUBS

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🌙 Tonight, SSAA Inc. CEO Tom Kenyon is taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to help raise funds and awareness for Australians experiencing homelessness.
Every night, thousands of Australians face the reality of not knowing where they'll sleep, and organisations like Vinnies provide vital support, emergency accommodation, meals and pathways out of homelessness.

If you're able to contribute, even a small donation can make a real difference.

Tom has committed to spending the night outdoors in support of this important cause and would greatly appreciate your support.

❤️ Donate here:
https://t.co/PyzePlMpjO

Thank you to everyone who can lend a hand and support Australians doing it tough.

#CEOSleepout #Vinnies #HomelessnessAwareness #GiveBack #Community #SSAA

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Millions in Firearms Stock Stranded as Buyback Momentum Continues to Stall

Reporting by The Australian highlights concerns from industry representatives that tens of thousands of firearms and related products remain unable to be released following the reclassification of certain button-release and lever-release firearms from Categories A and B to Categories C and D.

According to @SIFAComms (Shooting Industry Foundation Australia.) CEO James Walsh, some importers have shipments worth hundreds of thousands of dollars — and in some cases more than $1 million — currently sitting in limbo. Mr Walsh also raised concerns that spare parts required to service legally owned firearms, including those still under warranty, are being caught up in the delays.

"The cost is purely being borne by industry," Mr Walsh told The Australian, highlighting the growing impact on importers, retailers and suppliers across the country.
The report also points to growing uncertainty surrounding the proposed national firearms buyback. More than six months after it was announced, key details remain unresolved, including compensation arrangements, firearm categories that may be affected and how the scheme would operate in practice.

At present, New South Wales appears to be the only state committed to participating in a national buyback, while Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory have ruled out involvement. Tasmania is pursuing its own separate approach and South Australia has indicated it is unlikely to adopt equivalent changes.

As discussions continue, industry, firearm owners and state governments are all seeking greater clarity on what comes next and what the long-term impacts of these reforms may be.

Read the full story: https://t.co/1ksQwvDDaP (paywalled)

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"Not even close to the largest." Neal Finch breaks down why the "world's largest slaughter" claim is actually a myth born out of Australia's industry-leading transparency.

While other countries fly under the radar, Australia is the most transparent and regulated wildlife management program in the world. We report populations, quotas, and harvests in great detail and we’ve done it for decades.

It’s time to stop penalising transparency and start recognising the world-class regulation behind the Australian kangaroo harvest.

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Adelaide shooters, this one's for you. 👇

Head along to The Adelaide Gun Shop on Saturday 13 June and meet the team from Wedgetail Industries, get hands-on with the MPR rifle family and take a closer look at the new Bolt Action Orion.

📍 The Adelaide Gun Shop
📍 212 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
🕗 Saturday 13 June 2026 | 8:30am–12:00pm

Can't make it? No worries.

🎥 SSAA TV will be there to capture all the action and bring you an up-close look at the rifles, features and products on display.

Whether you're planning to attend or catch the coverage later, it's a great opportunity to see some innovative Australian-made firearms up close.

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Questions continue to emerge over the Federal Government's proposed national firearms buyback, with several states now declining to participate and key details still unresolved more than six months after the proposal was announced.

Fresh reporting from The Australian and Sky News Australia highlights growing uncertainty around the scheme, while evidence presented to the Royal Commission continues to raise important questions about where failures occurred prior to the Bondi attack.

SSAA Inc. CEO Tom Kenyon said:
"The Royal Commission is proving that gun laws weren't the problem – it was a terrorism problem and a failure of intelligence collection and sharing."

https://t.co/CU1VT5x2sT

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🏕️ The next chapter of Australian Hunter starts now.

The all-new Australian Hunter website is live, bringing together hunting stories, gear reviews, conservation news, videos, recipes and practical advice from across Australia in one easy-to-access destination.

Whether you're planning your next adventure, researching new gear or keeping up with the issues that matter to hunters, Australian Hunter is now available wherever you are — on desktop, tablet or mobile.

🌐 Explore the new website today:
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Real Hunters. Real Stories. Real Australia.

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📬 Almost 1,000 copies.

SSAA CEO Tom Kenyon and the Australian Hunter team have packed and sent 966 copies of the latest Australian Hunter Conservation Issue to every state and federal MP across Australia... including Chris Minns.

Want your own copy?

🦌 Order the latest issue: https://t.co/O7ExCf1LSw

🌐 Visit the new Australian Hunter website: https://t.co/VIpCRj9fVH

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What does conservation really look like in Australia?

This week, SSAA CEO Tom Kenyon joined the Australian Hunter team to pack copies of our latest Hunter 97 Conservation Special for politicians across the country.
The goal is simple: help inform decision-makers about the vital role hunters play in conservation, land management, pest control and protecting Australia's unique environment.

If you haven't secured your copy yet, now's the perfect time. Hunter 97 is packed with stories, insights and real-world examples of conservation in action from across Australia.

Order your copy today:
https://t.co/O7ExCf1LSw

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When governments move quickly to change laws after a tragedy, one question should always come first: what part of the system actually failed?

New evidence presented to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has raised questions about information sharing, intelligence assessments and processes within the firearms licensing system prior to the Bondi terrorist attack.

At the same time, comments made following a recent domestic violence-related triple murder in NSW have highlighted a stark contrast in the urgency of policy responses to different forms of violence.

Read more: https://t.co/SJPdsGSXSO

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Victoria has officially rejected firearm ownership caps — and according to SSAA CEO Tom Kenyon, it could mark a major turning point in the national firearms debate.

In this extended update, Tom breaks down Victoria’s announcement, what it means for shooters across Australia, the current situation in Tasmania and the ACT, and why evidence emerging through the Bondi Royal Commission continues to point toward intelligence and information-sharing failures rather than lawful firearm ownership.

Tom also discusses the growing momentum behind evidence-based advocacy, the role of the shooting community and why continued engagement with MPs remains critical as firearm reform discussions continue around the country.

Watch the full update now on YouTube.
https://t.co/QVPX4SB5UT

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Jacinta Allan moves to water down federal gun buyback before election

Victoria may be preparing to scale back its participation in the proposed national firearm buyback scheme, according to fresh reporting from The Australian.

The report claims growing concerns over the economic cost of the reforms, the impact on regional communities and increasing backlash from lawful firearm owners are driving resistance to the proposed measures ahead of the Victorian election.

Shooters Union Australia (SUA) says the proposed scheme could cost Victoria more than $437 million while delivering little public safety benefit, with SUA President Graham Park warning lawful farmers, hunters and sporting shooters are being unfairly targeted.

Read more on the latest developments surrounding Australia’s ongoing firearm reform debate.

Read more: https://t.co/lYhf2AnPK4

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Gun licence surge to avoid post-Bondi Laws

Fresh reporting from The Australian has highlighted a significant rise in firearm (paywalled) licence applications across NSW following the Bondi attack and the announcement of proposed firearm reforms. The article explores growing concern around ownership caps, increased licence applications from family members of existing shooters and the broader impact proposed changes may have on lawful firearm owners across Australia.

Read more: https://t.co/qN2Ecsz5lR

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Mythical ‘carnivorous koala’ once roamed Australia, scientists find

New research is shedding light on one of Australia’s most fascinating prehistoric animals, revealing that modern koalas may be the closest living relatives of the extinct marsupial lion.

The species, known as Thylacoleo carnifex, roamed Australia during the Late Pleistocene and is believed to have disappeared around 40,000 years ago during the extinction of the country’s megafauna.

Unlike the koalas Australians are familiar with today, the marsupial lion was a carnivore equipped with strong forelimbs, sharp claws and specialised teeth adapted for hunting.

Researchers used collagen fingerprinting technology on ancient fossils to better understand evolutionary relationships between extinct and living marsupials. The study revealed a surprisingly close connection between the marsupial lion and the koala lineage, offering new insight into Australia’s extraordinary natural history.

Scientists say the findings highlight how dramatically Australia’s wildlife has changed over thousands of years. At one time, the continent was home to giant marsupials, massive reptiles and powerful predators that occupied ecosystems very different to those seen today.

The research has also sparked renewed interest in the long-running “drop bear” folklore joke, with many Australians amused by the possibility that the koala family tree may once have included one of the country’s most fearsome predators.

As new fossil and DNA technologies continue to develop, researchers believe there is still much to learn about Australia’s prehistoric environment and the animals that once dominated it.

Read more: https://t.co/C95vFARePt