The statewide amnesty begun on July 1 and will come to an end this Sunday, September 30.

Police officers have encouraged anyone with an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item in their possession to legally dispose or register it without penalty prior to the deadline.

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During last year’s three-month firearms amnesty, 24,831 firearms and 1898 firearm parts were netted by NSW Police officer for destruction, sale or registration.

This was more than any other state or territory and it prompted the return of the operation in 2018.to help reduce the number of unregistered and unwanted firearms in the community.

Firearms and firearm-related items can be surrendered under amnesty arrangements at approved drop-off points, which include licensed firearm dealers and police stations.

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Under no circumstances should loaded firearms be taken into public places – including police stations.

For more information visit www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/firearms/amnesty or call the Firearms Registry Hotline on 1800 803 041.

Police have also reminded firearm licence holders of their legal responsibility to ensure that their registered firearms are stored safely and in accordance with legislation.

Anyone with information about firearms crime should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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