Australian Spud Gun Laws.

[rna_duelers]

I have recently sent an e-mail to the Australian firearm and policing agecney to find out the exzact leggality of the spud guns in Australia.I should have the E-mail in a few days on the matter.

[FreakyShotGlass]

In Australia any homemade weapon is classed as a prescribed firearm and requires the same licence as such things as machine guns, SMG's, grenade launchers etc. Theoretically, someone with either a Class A or Class B firearms licence could have a registered gunsmith build them a spudgun if they had a legitimate reason for owning one.

[Gnobbes]

Then the question would be whether or not the gov classifies a spudgun as a "weapon".

[rna_duelers]

They must be lazy on replies...Typical aussie way of life..

[FreakyShotGlass]

I'm pretty sure spudguns are classified as weapons, I mean think about, an airsoft gun that isn't bolt action is either classified as a prescribed firearm or a Class H (pistol).

[Lewbo]

paintball guns are going to be legalized so they shoud throw in spud guns too

[Tyro]

man, do you guys just make em and shoot them, or do you get a licence?

[FreakyShotGlass]

You can't get a licence for them, so unless you are a gunsmith or you want to pay a gunsmith to make one for you and then get the appropriate licence you just make and shoot.

[Tyro]

ok so they arn't legal so when i make them i should run around the streets showing ppl my creation!

[Benny]

paintball guns are going to be legalized

Really?

[killagorrila99]

I found out the other day that Spudguns are classed in the same cattegory as a Gunpowder cannon in oz!

[rna_duelers]

Could u forward me a link or something on the matter as i was searching for there classification and they havent replied to my e-mail yet.

[Jolly Roger]

I reckon all guns and weapons should be legal including spudguns but a license should be essential to stop dumbasses from accessing them. I think current gun laws are appropriate, including those for paintball markers. One exeption should be made however for spudguns as they are as big a hobby as many gun enthusiasts deem their firearms. I mean firing a gun at a rifle range is all good but successfully building one is so much more rewarding. I for one don't just build to destroy, I enjoy the challenges and physics involved in creating one, and even if I don't end up making it, I still have fun. So come on whoever create the laws and what not, let us have spudguns!!!! (with a license of course)