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NSW join Gun Buyback Scheme, set to come into effect in November

$<p>Member for Cootamundara, Steph Cooke, says the legislation is a \"betrayal\" of local gun owners. </p>\\n$

$<p>Member for Cootamundara, Steph Cooke, says the legislation is a \"betrayal\" of local gun owners. </p>\\n$

Member for Cootamundara, Steph Cooke, says the legislation is a "betrayal" of local gun owners.

From 2 November standard licence owners will be limited to four firearms, with compensation available for excess guns.

By RUSS HAYLOCK

August 19, 2026 • 06:00