This morning, the ICORE Australia Board of Directors released a letter to all members addressing the recent tragic events at Bondi and the proposed firearms legislation being considered by the NSW Government.
In the letter, the Board extends sincere sympathies to those affected by the incident while highlighting serious concerns regarding the speed, scope, and substance of the proposed reforms. The statement emphasizes the importance of measured, evidence-based discussion rather than reactionary policymaking that could unfairly impact lawful firearms owners.
Members are encouraged to:
Read the full letter to understand the Board’s perspective and guidance.
Engage respectfully with their local Members of Parliament, ensuring concerns are communicated in an informed and constructive manner.
NSW members are urged to sign the relevant e-petitions.
Members in other jurisdictions should ensure their representatives understand the potential national implications if similar proposals are enacted.
For accurate information, fact sheets, guidance on contacting MPs, and draft correspondence, members are strongly advised to visit the Shooting Industry Foundation Australia website:
👉 https://sifa.net.au/newsroom/news-desk/
The Board stresses that this is a critical moment for calm, evidence-based advocacy. The firearms community should not be unfairly targeted or scapegoated for incidents unrelated to lawful gun ownership.
