Wanted Thompson SMG drum magazine

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by BSHEVLIN

yes their is a huge problem ever since 911 but it is not impossible it makes i hard because their classified prohibited weapon over here unless you have the correct permits.

The State Firearms Registries will issue permits for Prohibited Firearms under certain strict conditions once they are in the country, but the Federal Govt's Department of Justice has the first say on what can be imported. From 12th of Dec, they will be closing the doors:

"By Alison Rehn
Melbourne Herald Sun/ Sydney Daily Telegraph
December 19, 2008 07:27am

GUNS resembling military weapons and designed to appeal to young men will be banned from being imported into Australia.

The Federal Government will change import regulations to tighten controls on firearms that have a "military-style appearance".

Home Affairs Minister Bob Debus said handguns and paintball markers resembling guns with fully automatic firing capabilities were already subject to higher import controls.

"Manufacturers have now begun developing firearms that look more like machine guns in an attempt to appeal to a younger market," he said.

"These firearms could cause unnecessary fear and apprehension in the community, which is why the regulation has been extended to cover these new types of weapons."

There will also be stricter import controls on magazines for fully automatic firearms.

Mr Debus said that there was "absolutely no reason" for anyone to own a shotgun that looked like a semi-automatic rifle.

"If someone has a legitimate use for a shotgun then it should look like a shotgun and not a military assault weapon used by soldiers," he said.

"We don't want people enticed into buying these firearms when the only reason to own one is for show."

Mr Debus said the new controls had been introduced after consultation with the firearms sector and relevant government agencies.

The new regulations will make it easier for museums such as the Australian War Memorial to import items for temporary exhibition. Permits may also be granted to governments, police and film productions.

Customs officials will be provided with a template of the real firearms. If the imports resemble real military firearms, they will be destroyed. "