Firearms Reform - Official WA Police Force Podcast
by Western Australia Police Force · 14 episodes
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WA Police Force has created the Firearms Reform podcast to inform the Western Australian firearms community about changes to the Firearms Act.Host Claire Ciantar is joined by Commander Lawrence Panaia APM - a veteran officer who has focussed on firearms reform over recent years.Stay safe and stay informed.
Latest episodes
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Episode 14: Young Persons and Firearms
Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar discuss how the new firearm laws apply to young people wanting to use a firearm in Western Australia. The episode outlines what is…
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Episode 13: Firearm Authority Health Examinations
Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire unpack another key part of the Firearms Act 2024: Firearm Authority Health Examinations, also referred to as Health Assessments. What are t…
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Episode 12: Firearms Training
In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar dive into the mandatory firearms training implemented under the Firearms Act 2024. The theoretical and practical f…
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Episode 11: Licence Types
Did you know about the different types of licences under the Firearms Act 2024? Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar run through the eight licence types, demonstrating…
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Episode 10: Licence Transitions
Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar talk about the firearms reform progress and transition into the new licensing framework since the Firearms Act 2024 came into effec…
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Episode 9: Firearms Portal
In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar provide an update on the Firearms Portal. As the approved manner for all firearm licensing activities under the Fi…
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Episode 8: Firearms Amnesty
Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar highlight the permanent firearms amnesty in Western Australia. This episode provides an understanding of what the amnesty is, its p…
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Episode 7: Hunting Licences and Permissions
Claire Ciantar and Commander Lawrence Panaia APM are on the hunt... for licence holders unfamiliar with the new regulations regarding hunting permissions. Renewals are covered this…
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Episode 6: Health Standards
This episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar describe the health examination process and the timeline for its implementation in relation to both existing and new…
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Episode 5: Security and Storage
The focus of this episode is the new security and storage standards for firearms. Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar outline the different storage levels that have be…
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Episode 4: Property Registration
Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar provide clarification on the requirement for landowners to register a property via the Firearms Portal to lawfully issue hunting pe…
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Episode 3: The Portal
In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar dive into the Licensing Portal - the new, singular way to apply, renew and manage firearm licenses. It steps throu…
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Episode 2: Firearms Reform
This is the first full-length episode of the series. Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar discuss the Parliamentary committee review, everyday implications for licence…
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Episode 1: An Introduction
This is a limited series podcast. Hosted by Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar, this series will serve to inform current and prospective firearms licence holders, lan…