The Adler A110 lever-action shotgun is currently banned across the country.

In July 2015, the imports of the Adler A110 were suspended amid concerns it undermined the Howard-era National Firearms Agreement, which heavily restricted the availability of powerful, rapid-fire guns in Australia following the Port Arthur massacre, Fairfax Media has reported.

Bathurst farmer David McKay said he understands why there are concerns surrounding the firearm, but said it would be useful to some shooters.

“If you’ve got multiple targets it’s handy to have a gun you don’t have to stop and reload,” he said.

Mr McKay said the Adler would be useful for hunting feral pigs or rabbits, as it allows multiple shots before the animals have fled.

But, Mr McKay said shotguns have in the past been linked with crime and there should be restrictions on who can purchase them.

“I think it should be restricted to professional hunters or farmers,” he said.

Gunsmoke Bathurst’s Darryl Weal said the Adler 110 was no worse than many firearms already on the market.

“I don’t know why there’s such a spin on it, every rifle can be shot that quick or quicker,” he said. “I’ve got guns here on the rack that can shoot 10 shots and can shoot probably quicker.”

Mr Weal said there was already a five-shot Adler on the market.

Federal member for Calare Andrew Gee said categorisation of firearms was a matter for state governments.

“I don’t think farmers should be demonised for wanting to have it [the Adler 110] re-categorised,” he said.