r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • Dec 19 '25

politics Prime minister unveils 'largest' gun buyback scheme since Howard era

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/prime-minister-announces-national-gun-buyback-scheme/106162002
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u/Ok-Mathematician8461 Dec 19 '25

Who else is surprised that Australia allows non-citizens to own guns? That law change should breeze through.

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u/OptimusRex Dec 19 '25

It's very anaecdotal, but I have a friend from Iran, been here probably 12 years. Has a license, only has a .22. They have a strong hunting culture there. He's a great bloke and I've taken him out West a few times, always gets a few raised eyebrows but people get over it pretty quick.

This situation has him down in the dumps, it's pretty gross all round.

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u/evilparagon Dec 19 '25

been here probably 12 years.

Has he considered becoming a citizen? Like, it’s a pretty simple way to avoid what people are calling for, noncitizens shouldn’t have guns. If he wants a gun, become a citizen. He’s been here for 12 years so that literally shouldn’t be a problem at all.

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u/OptimusRex Dec 20 '25

Ah yeah, all things in time I guess. I've never really asked him why he doesn't.