The NSW Police Force is reminding the community there is less than one month left of the National Firearms Amnesty, NSW Police say.
Since the amnesty commenced on 1 July 2017 to yesterday, 14,466 firearms and firearm-related items have been handed in for registration, sale or destruction across NSW.
This includes 5886 firearms surrendered to police and dealers, 7204 handed in for registration and 1376 acquired by dealers.
Surrendered items of interest include nine SKS assault rifles, three .45 ACP Colt 1911 pistols, and 13 silencers.
There have also been 170 prohibited weapons surrendered to police.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Dave Donohue, Major Events and Incident Group Commander, said the results from the first two months of the amnesty are encouraging.
"We have received a strong response from the community so far and it’s telling us that people are keen to do the right thing," Acting Assistant Commissioner Donohue said.
"Every unregistered firearm that’s handed in is one less that would otherwise be at greater risk of falling into the wrong hands through theft, loss or unrecorded second-hand sales.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Donohue said its important people take the necessary measures to handle and transport firearms safely.
"We are continuing to encourage people to use this opportunity to register or surrender firearms until 30 September," Acting Assistant Commissioner Donohue said.
"There are hefty penalties for possessing unregistered or prohibited firearms, so now is the time to dispose of them without penalty."
Firearms and firearm-related items can be surrendered under amnesty arrangements at approved drop-off points, which include licensed firearm dealers, mobile stations, and police stations.
Under no circumstances should loaded firearms be taken into public places – including police stations.
For more information visit www.firearmsamnesty.ag.gov.au or call 1800 803 041.
Anyone with information concerning gun crime in NSW should contact Crime Stoppers.
