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,…
A bank or trustee can discover firearms in a repossessed house, rural holding, storage shed or safe deposit arrangement with little warning. The guns may…
A firearm with a threaded barrel that is not permanently attached can raise questions that do not apply to an ordinary sporting rifle or handgun. The thread…
A revolver whose cylinder does not align correctly with the barrel or firing mechanism should be treated as unsafe until a qualified firearms professional has…
Losing a competitive shooter leaves families with more than grief. The collection of handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition and accessories becomes a regulated…
A shotgun kept in a garage or garden shed often shows its history before you even pick it up. Timber forends swell, shrink, split, and warp as humidity swings…
Holding onto a firearm that was involved in a suicide committed by someone else can leave an owner in a uniquely difficult position. The legal responsibility…