Question On Notice No. 1716 asked in the Legislative Council on 30 October 2018 by Hon Aaron Stonehouse
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police; Road Safety
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
(1) When Western Australia Police, on or about 4 October 2018, gave to Richard Hills a letter dated that same day, revoking his licence for rifle serial number US375741, was Mr Hills in actual physical possession of the rifle in question?
(2) If no to (1), was the rifle in the possession of the Lone Ranges Shooting Complex, a licensed firearms dealer?
(3) If yes to (2), did Western Australia Police have any reason to consider that possession to be unlawful?
(4) Did Western Australia Police seize the rifle from the dealer?
(5) If yes to (4), under what section of the Firearms Act did Western Australia Police seize the rifle?
(6) Was the revocation notice served upon Mr Hills before the rifle was seized by Western Australia Police?
Answered on 28 November 2018
The Western Australian Police advise the following;
1. No.
2. Yes.
3. Yes.
4. Yes.
5. Section 19(1) and 20 of the Firearms Act 1973.
6. No.