There are a few ways to fight this at this point:
1) Contact your local member for Federal and State Parliaments and your State Police Minister and let them know this is not on and that law abiding firearm owners are not a threat to public safety nor do they commit crimes.
2) Join and/or donate to The Shooters and Fishers Party at: http://www.shootersandfishers.org.au/get-involved
TSFP are the only organisation that not only fight to preserve your ability to own and use firearms but they are actively working on making the laws better for ALL shooters and hunters. They will not roll over on a minority of shooters like other organizations are happy to do. They will also fight for all outdoor pursuits such as Fishing, motorbike riding, horse riding, Access to public land and it is becoming very clear that TSFP are the only party to truly care about rural areas and farmers.
TSFP have members elected in state parliaments NSW, VIC and WA so they have an actual say in legislation changes and have access to the politicians who propose such draconian changes.
So please fight this, even if you have no interest in lever action firearms as they will come for your long range hunting rigs which will be labelled as "sniper rifles" to garner public support.
Every firearm the government restricts is one step closer to them coming to restrict your choice of firearm or sport.
Cheers,
Keith Drain.
