Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697633443910.pdf (Australia)
To Whom it may concern, Firstly let me introduce my self, I'm currently a licensed firearms owner in NSW holding Category A,B & H, the way we are made to feel is like criminals just because we enjoy Safely using firearms for both recreational hunting and competitive target shooting, not only that but we are restricted on what we are allowed to own and use when and where, eg You are not allowed to use a handgun anywhere other then a rifle range.
I have listed in point form things i believe should be looked at (1) Abolish the PTA system Why ?
do you need to apply to own a car or a motor bike ?, we have already been checked by the NSW police service and done the necessary train course and deemed safe to have a firearm, I can not see a reason for this other then revenue raising (2) Allow semi-auto rimfires, centrefires and shotguns to be used for recreational and target shooting If you are appropriately trained in safe use of these normally Cat C & D weapons, why should we be not allowed to own and use these firearms.
They do not place any other risk in the hands of a licensed firearms owner.
(3) Allow free access to use firearm suppressors The use of a suppressor should be allowed in all states, its crazy that these have been banned, the provide such a vast amounts of different uses, for example on the rifle range, it makes it safer for yourself and other users due to the drop in decibels, as well as any neighbors that may be close by, or while hunting they provide the hunter not to have to wear ear protection that may lead him not hearing something close by.THEY do not reduce the sound like they do on movies, they only reduce the sound (4) Allow handguns to be used for recreational shooting As a licensed handgun owner, why should you be only restricted to using these at gun ranges (5) Remove the magazine, barrel length and caliber restrictions for handguns used for target shooting It should not matter what length or caliber the firearm is, if you are licensed to use that type, eg rimfire, centrefire or even large calibers (6) Media and the stories they run It is unfair to bring up Martin Place or Port Arthur, every time something to do with firearms is in the news, legal law abiding licensed gun owners are being discriminated against.
Really they should be looking into illegal gun activity and crime rather then taking the easy route and targeting LICENSED firearm owners that follow the rules of the law.

Personal choice and community impactsSubmission 454 There was a bumper sticker i read many years ago as a child, which I did not really understand at the time, but i DO now.

WHEN FIREARMS ARE OUTLAWED ONLY OUTLAWS WILL HAVE FIREARMS.
Seems pretty true for they way things are going I hope that my points where clear enough for me to get my points across Best regards Matthew Avery Personal choice and community impactsSubmission 454