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The economic study we need

Posted by on September 12, 2015 5 comments

general

Shooting is a serious contributor to the Victorian economy, worth up to $2 billion per annum, support jobs and regional economies. We believe the government can justify a broad based economic study, with recommendations to identify investment opportunities

A rarely used but important part of the gun debate revolves around economics.  Those opposed to the shooting sports are quick to express their (misguided) views about animal welfare and firearm technology, but rarely if ever challenge the economic benefits the shooting sports bring. Read more »

5 reasons the Antis HATE what you do

Posted by on September 8, 2015 No comments

5 reasons antis hate what you do

Why every gunowner should worry about “037”

Posted by on August 22, 2015 1 comment

037

If shooters ignore our voting system, it won’t be a question of “if” the Greens will hold the balance of power in State Parliament, but “when”.

Here’s a number that should worry every shooter. 037.

0– That’s the number of Greens MPs in our state parliament ten years ago today.
3 – the number of Greens who got elected to the upper house in 2006, when the “proportional representation” voting system was introduced.
7– the number of Greens in state parliament right now. Five of them are in the upper house and two in the lower house. Read more »

The pollies hate what you do. So does the media. Here’s how to stop them

Posted by on August 22, 2015 3 comments

Vic Shooting Industry Fighing Fund

Politicians, media reps and bureaucrats hate what you do. They hate the fact you’re having fun, and that your kids might take up shooting when they get a bit older.

However they’ve taken guns off us before, and won’t stop until you have no guns at all! Read more »