Replica Machine Gun Lands Pilot in Hot Water!

[Old Farang]

AOPA Australia helps protect member and RAAus pilot from Police charges.

https://aopa.com.au/replica-machine-gun-lands-pilot-in-hot-water/?fbclid=IwAR0lvIK4DN9KjjC7Ir09hoqZ89sbN-4uJkFwV93IsVraGgZSiQIZQKZeevE
Tasmanian AOPA Australia member and RAAus pilot Mr Maxwell Williams has been saved from charges associated with owning a Schedule 1 prohibited firearm – a wooden 7/8th scale Lewis machine gun replica that was mounted to his WW1 Neuiport 11 biplane.

[Hugh Jars]

For christ sake! It’s not even a gun, but a wooden scale replica.

What a bunch of retards. Yes I’m angry [emoji36]

[rick130]

The idiot that made the complaint probably panic buys toilet paper, too

[4bee]

Oi Rick! 'er indoors bought the Toilet paper not me. Oh bugger.[biggrin]

[trout1105]

So what exactly is so terrifying about a wooden gun on a vintage aircraft?
It is not as if it would be used in an armed robbery or anything like that.
What a bunch of over zealous ****wits, Leave the poor bugger alone .

[Bigbjorn]

So what exactly is so terrifying about a wooden gun on a vintage aircraft?
It is not as if it would be used in an armed robbery or anything like that.
What a bunch of over zealous ****wits, Leave the poor bugger alone .

A very good friend is an avid collector of firearms with a staggering collection from flintlock pistols to a British 6" Howitzer. A few years ago he acquired a Bofors gun and to get a collectors permit for it it had to be disabled. Breech block removed, holes burnt in the barrel. Now bureaucratic stupidity arrived. He had to do an automatic weapons course to get the permit in spite of the weapon never being able to be fired and only suitable for static display.

[NavyDiver]

AOPA Australia helps protect member and RAAus pilot from Police charges.

https://aopa.com.au/replica-machine-gun-lands-pilot-in-hot-water/?fbclid=IwAR0lvIK4DN9KjjC7Ir09hoqZ89sbN-4uJkFwV93IsVraGgZSiQIZQKZeevETasmanian AOPA Australia member and RAAus pilot Mr Maxwell Williams has been saved from charges associated with owning a Schedule 1 prohibited firearm – a wooden 7/8th scale Lewis machine gun replica that was mounted to his WW1 Neuiport 11 biplane.





Making a complaint O.M.G. Happily the outcome was very appropriate.

“The police have now confirmed that I will not face charges and that they will be assisting with obtaining an exemption so I can continue to have the replica mounted to the aircraft,” he said.


AOPA Australia CEO, Benjamin Morgan; “I would like to thank Senator Jacqui Lambie and her staff for their assistance in helping our member, we appreciate the Senator working to protect Mr William’s freedom to freedom to fly.

“I would also like to thank Tasmanian Police, who are working to put in place an exemption for Mr Williams. We appreciate their understanding and support and on behalf of our national membership, I thank them.” he said.

[4bee]

So what exactly is so terrifying about a wooden gun on a vintage aircraft?
It is not as if it would be used in an armed robbery or anything like that.
What a bunch of over zealous ****wits, Leave the poor bugger alone .


What exactly is so terrifing? (1) Well for a start you might get a splinter in your finger.


(2) Was it painted with Acrylic Paint or lead free or extra lead added?

JeezuzTrouty all those hazards on Public Display!

The first cop that inspected it must have been a ****ing dill or he wouldn't have progressed it further.

Whoever it was that said "The Law is an Ass" got it in one.

[Old Farang]

The idiot that made the complaint probably panic buys toilet paper, too
Maybe from the same family that reported this:


Melbourne freeway horse shock: The story behind the photo

https://7news.com.au/news/melbourne-freeway-horse-shock-real-story-behind-the-photo-c-77745


The sight of a pair of horses strapped to an open trailer on a Melbourne freeway caused fear among drivers on Anzac Day, but the real story behind them has now been revealed.

[4bee]

A very good friend is an avid collector of firearms with a staggering collection from flintlock pistols to a British 6" Howitzer. A few years ago he acquired a Bofors gun and to get a collectors permit for it it had to be disabled. Breech block removed, holes burnt in the barrel. Now bureaucratic stupidity arrived. He had to do an automatic weapons course to get the permit in spite of the weapon never being able to be fired and only suitable for static display.


For a Display piece it would more appropriate to get a"Permit to Stand Around".[smilebigeye]

[Hugh Jars]

Maybe from the same family that reported this:


Melbourne freeway horse shock: The story behind the photo


https://7news.com.au/news/melbourne-freeway-horse-shock-real-story-behind-the-photo-c-77745


The sight of a pair of horses strapped to an open trailer on a Melbourne freeway caused fear among drivers on Anzac Day, but the real story behind them has now been revealed.




That stupid woman probably hoards toilet paper as well. What a moron.

[Old Farang]

Not me on this occasion, although I was licensed to both carry and discharge a firearm under my AOC. I wonder how some of the do-gooder's would react to this:

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[superquag]

Not me on this occasion, although I was licensed to both carry and discharge a firearm under my AOC. I wonder how some of the do-gooder's would react to this:

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"... Lock up that sick person !"

Seriously ? that shade of .... PURPLE !!!![bigsad][bigsad][bigsad]

[Fourgearsticks]

That the Ranger from Alice?

[4bee]

That the Ranger from Alice?

Or Alice the Ranger?[smilebigeye]

[bob10]

$ 525,000 fine or 10 years jail, just for a replica firearm.

Man charged over imitation firearm possession - CONTACT magazine (https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2020/02/26/man-charged-over-imitation-firearm-possession-2/)