Shooters Party

The Shooters Party is an Australian political party. It was originally registered nationally, but is now only registered in New South Wales.

The party came into existence on May 1, 1992 when the federal parliament passed laws preventing from owning firearms for personal protection. It was founded by a number of pro-gun activists; most notably John Tingle , who was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Council as a party representative.

The party's policies are entirely focused around firearms. Their central platform is that every law-abiding citizen should have the right to own and use a firearm. They have also strongly supported recreational hunting, and laws giving shooters access to land for hunting. The party's motto is "Reclaim Freedom".

They count among their achivements the lack of limitation on ammunition, extension of minor permits from ages 18 to 12, and an amendment to the Crimes Act which extends the right of self defense to a citizen wherever they are. The Shooters Party has also assisted firearms organizations.

In the federal election of 2004, the Shooters Party was deregistered by the Australian Electoral Commission for failing to contest a federal election for four years.

External link

• Official site