Amnesty on illegal firearms

Over the next three months people can turn in unlicensed firearms, gun parts and ammunition without being charged.

As part of the firearm amnesty, any unlicensed firearm that has not been gained illegally or used in criminal activity can be taken to a police station for disposal.

The amnesty began on August 1 and will run until October at police stations around the State.

Bunbury police officer-incharge Sen. Sgt Peter Jenal said firearm amnesties had worked well in the past.

“We will accept firearms, gun parts and ammunition,” he said.

“People can drop them in without fear of prosecution.”

Sen. Sgt Jenal said in some cases people had inherited firearms that were not licensed.

“If you have inherited any firearms through a deceased estate, now is the perfect time to hand them in,” he said.

Firearms, gun parts or ammunition brought in under amnesty will be destroyed.

“It’s good to get these firearms off the street and stop them falling into the wrong hands,” he said.

Anyone can take the firearms into the police station, covered and unloaded, or can call the police to organise for it to be picked up.

Visit www.police.wa.gov.au for more information.