On the issue of communications, we asked for those with an email address to send it to our office, from the small response most either missed the request or very few members have email. The intent is to have operational by the end of September an effective tool for keeping you the members up to date with information such as the media releases and any other relevant information. Incidentally, for the first media release, the supporting documentation supplied by the Australian Institute of Criminology indicates that one source of illegal firearms is theft from legal owners thus bringing into question, storage. This issue is critical and no matter what the minimum requirements are in your State you should, for your own sake and that of the sport, at least double your security. Another area in which most can assist is by ensuring that those joining clubs are introduced correctly and have references.
Sheer numbers are meaningless.
As a final word this month, keep intouch with your State Association, informing them of what is happening in your area and rather than listen to a minority, who would encourage red neck type tactics which will splinter the Association, let us all work together to promote the sport. All rights reserved.