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Tasmanians next month will be able to make submissions to a Legislative Council inquiry into proposed firearm law reforms. A committee, chaired by Windermere independent MLC Ivan Dean, has been established to look at compliance with the National Firearms Agreement, current and future firearm licencing arrangements, the role of Tasmania Police’s Firearms Service division, and the ownership of Category C weapons and sound suppressors. Under the National Firearms Agreement, Category C weapon is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle with a magazine capacity no greater than 10 rounds or a semi-automatic and pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity no greater than five rounds. The Liberals faced intense criticism when it was revealed that the party planned to change firearms regulations if it won government after the March election. Under its policy, it seeks to: The period for submissions will open after June 2 and close on August 3.

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