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Part of situation: New South Wales firearm regulation and buyback (3 clusters)

NSW gun buyback scheme faces dealer confusion and political opposition

NSW gun buyback firearms legislation Kellie Sloane firearms dealers Shooters Union

New South Wales is set to begin its first round of firearms buybacks on November 2, following a terror attack in December 2025. The scheme offers individual license holders compensation between $450 and $1,000 for firearms that exceed new legal limits.

Local firearms dealers, including Craig Mearns of Calibre Country, have expressed frustration, stating they have received no official guidance from the state government regarding their role in the process. Dealers suggest they may be forced to take on additional responsibilities without compensation.

NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane has criticized the legislation, calling it rushed and complex. While the Shooters Union has called for a boycott of the scheme, Sloane has urged gun owners to hold onto their firearms if they do not wish to surrender them, promising that a Liberal government would introduce a fairer scheme and scrap firearm caps for farmers and professional shooters.

Entities

Craig Mearns · Kellie Sloane · NSW Liberal Party · New South Wales · Shooters Union

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane stated that the gun buyback laws were rushed, complex, and lacked stakeholder consultation. 7news.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Firearms dealer Craig Mearns reported receiving no relevant contact from the state government regarding the buyback process. www.nvi.com.au · www.armidaleexpress.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Gun owners will receive compensation between $450 and $1,000 for surrendered firearms. 7news.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The NSW gun buyback scheme includes a fixed price schedule for individual license holders above the new legal limit. 7news.com.au
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The first round of the NSW gun buyback is scheduled to commence on November 2. www.nvi.com.au · www.armidaleexpress.com.au · 7news.com.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Kellie Sloane urged gun owners who do not wish to surrender firearms to hold onto them. 7news.com.au

Sources

Gun dealers still in the dark about firearms buyback starting in two weeks [www.nvi.com.au]
Gun dealers still in the dark about firearms buyback starting in two weeks [www.inverelltimes.com.au]
Gun dealers still in the dark about firearms buyback starting in two weeks [www.armidaleexpress.com.au]
NSW Liberal leader says gun buyback targets ‘wrong enemy’ [7news.com.au]