The moment you pull an heirloom firearm from the back of a wardrobe and notice the serial number has been hand-engraved rather than machine-stamped, a fresh…
When a family member passes and leaves behind a carefully curated collection of military memorabilia, the grief is often mixed with a quiet practical worry:…
A magazine catch is a small but essential part of any firearm with a detachable magazine. It locks the magazine into the well and releases it on demand. When…
Finding yourself in possession of an unlawfully imported firearm is a more common situation in Australia than many people expect. Inherited pieces from…
A firearm that has been modified, drilled, machined, or fitted with parts intended to produce burst fire or full automatic operation is not an ordinary…
Sorting out a deceased estate is rarely simple, but inheriting firearms from a relative who passed away in another country adds a thick extra layer. The guns…
A blank-firing or starter pistol may look like a harmless prop, sporting accessory, or theatrical item, yet Australian law can treat it as a firearm, imitation…
A firearm with flaking finish, orange-brown corrosion or bubbling beneath its coating should be treated as a safety and legal matter, not simply as a neglected…
Selling a firearm with an aftermarket grip module requires more care than selling an unmodified example. The grip may be a simple ergonomic replacement, or it…
A damaged, loose, or absent grip can make a firearm difficult to control and unsafe to handle. The problem may affect the shooter’s hold, trigger access,…