You do realise PHONey made it very clear that she wouldn’t water down existing gun laws during an election campaign up Nth Qld some years ago? - it was publicly announced too! This was also highlighted on a weekly podcast ‘Shooting Stuff Australia’ some recent years back. Yes she comes across to the masses as a staunch conservative right wing, but much like Trump, she is very much a Trojan horse. She’s also a very vocal supporter of Israel - meaning that these new laws are essentially riding on the back of the antisemitism (hate speech on steroids) laws enacted in Dec.
You’re probably asking what does this have to do with Gel Blasters - not much on the surface. However it only goes to show how much of a blatant two-faced flip flop she is. And as for Mad Hatter Katter, again, only shows his face and makes vocal pro gun statements during the election rally lead ups, then doesn’t say boo or give really two fxcks about the shooters or industry afterwards.
As for your viewpoint regarding ‘the extreme’ end of the spectrum. I’d hate to say it and pretty much blackpill you, but regardless of whatever puppet party is in, this is most likely the true outcome I’d expect - sad as it is!
I wonder if we would still be able to import empty shells separately, obviously not in the same order, but all importable piece by piece and assembled on Qld soil
The other way to lean would be 3D printed different models printed in Qld, which would carry its own risks, especially after someone just got done in Greenbank for 3D printed firearms, albiet they were allegedly capable of firing real bullets whereas gel blasters are not
I don’t think there’s much other option if metal gel blasters aren’t allowed to be imported, I don’t think anyone’s going to make metal gel blasters in their backyard shed here in Qld, then again stranger things have happened
I did bring up the issue regarding 3D printing to one of the major vendors. Might work for production of static parts (non moving), however gearbox assemblies and other hand assembled electronic items would be far out of the question in terms of mass production. More specifically quantity and the time plus labour in assembly. Instead of an entry level M4 costing $300-$400, overall it could be between $500-600. For a relatively niche market, it would be far too cost prohibitive and economically not viable.
And yes I do have an overwhelming distrust and disdain for Governments in general. Discernment is definitely a worthwhile asset, as well as detoxing from the hopium.
Reading between the lines 3d printing firearms is illegal. Fair. Gel blasters being classed as firearms in the legislation means that idea may be very dead in the water for us. Add to that the manufacture of firearms parts… illegal. Dead in the water.
I have spoken to a gentleman that has said if I get solid legal advice he could CNC entire blasters… but the price will smash you off your seat and then some as it would be made on small scale by an Aussie at Aussie wages. Not viable and still very much in the realm of manufacture of firearms so… another no.
Look let’s just wait and see if home affairs does approve anything. If they do we will be back to normal at a slightly inflated price tag. Best we can hope for.
Worst case what we have is worth something and we just keep it running.
