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Media - Press releases and commentary
The links below will open up PDF versions of our press releases and other items intended for, or appearing in the media. Media enquiries, including referral to the CFCV spokesperson, Bill Paterson, can be directed to 0425 746 066 in the first instance.
Releases are listed starting from the most recent one issued.
2008
11/08/08 Seven urged to broaden Olympic horizons
Seven seems likely to cover only two out of the fifteen shooting events at the Beijing Olympics. (Released on 13 Aug)
2007
12/11/07 Roy Morgan's Duck Shooting Poll Shot Down
The CFCV response to a poll claiming that 87% of people want duck shooting banned.
9/11/07 CFCV teams up with CS&FC
The CFCV has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Combined Shooters & Firearms Council of SA, in what could eventually lead to a national political lobby group representing shooters' interests.
21/6/07 A shot from the dark
Opinion item published in the Herald Sun by CFCV President, Bill Paterson.
19/6/07 Response to shooting in Melbourne CBD
The focus on gun restrictions after yesterday's shooting is off the mark.
2/5/07 Shooters welcome firearms initiatives in state budget
The 2007/08 state budget has confirmed election commitments towards firearm safety, shotgun education, and the control of foxes.
2006
9/11/06 Shooters welcome ALP hunting policies
The ALP has just released policies that will support hunting and four wheel driving as it heads toward the November 25 Victorian state election.
27/4/06 Vic Libs challenged over PM's handgun comments
The Victorian Liberal Party has been challenged to reject comments by the PM to further restrict handguns ahead of this year's Victorian state election. Beazley does not agree with a further restriction.
24/4/06 Media statement: 10th anniversary of Port Arthur massacre
The importance of the 10th anniversary of Australia's worst massacre and the way it was handled, should not be lost.
21/3/06 Victoria's helping hand for island's only shooter
CFCV came to the rescue of relatives of possibly the Comm Games smallest nation.
17/1/06 Labor MPs quizzed over splinter group
Labor MPs say none of them belong to ALP Members Opposed to Duck Shooting following media reports to the contrary
2005
8/12/05 Stats Chief: Gun laws haven't reduced crime
A report out of NSW confirms that the impacts of gun laws tend to target people who intended to comply with the law in the first place
20/05/05 Antique pistol amnesty welcomed by shooters
The CFCV has congratulated the Police Minister on his decision to extend the amensty on registration of antique handguns
31/03/05 Shooters challenge claims by Benalla police
A response to a assertions by police from Benalla that gun theft is on the rise when the head of the Licensing Services Division says it is on the decline
10/03/05 Firearm 'paper shuffle' to divert 400 police from community policing
The Licensing Services Division of Victoria Police has started an audit of firearms which will pull significant resources out of community policing.
2004
3/12/04 State Minister, Senior Public Servant in Conflict of Interest Probe
Dr Robert Begg of DSE has finally stood down from the Board of the RSPCA after the Ombudsman's intervention at our request. .
8/09/04 Aussie Shooters Olympic Triumph Hightlights PM's Broken Promise
The PM's broken promise that the handgun laws would not adversely affect the handgun sports by banning guns and magazines used in non-Olympic international competition, has been hightlighted by the return of our Olympic shooting team who did us proud in Athens.
27/07/04 Gun Restrictions 'Useless' Without Proper Enforcement, Say Shooters
Doubts that Victoria's gun laws are being effectively enforced.
25/06/04 Minister's Certificate Casts Doubt Over Handgun Laws
Flaws with a certificate signed by Minister Andre Haermeyer could compromise Victoria's handgun laws.
23/03/04 Howard's broken promise beats Aussie shooters
A release illustrating the true impact that the handgun bans are having on the international shooting sports, contrary to the PM's promise.
24/02/04 Police Files 'no show'
A release to go out on the 25th Feb concerning the passing of 100 days since the CFCV lodged its FOI request and a complaint to the Ombudsman concering three deadlines being missed.
17/02/04 CFCV report on ABC's website
A report filed in January following our earlier press release on handgun fees.
09/02/04 Call to extend charity tax rules to sports
Tax concessions for charities should be extended to sports due to the benefits they provide to the community.
02/02/04 International Release - Aussie Handgun Buyback Under Fire
Press release distributed overseas - Italy, Germany, France, UK, USA, Switzerland, NZ, China and so on.
01/01/04 Handgun Fees Under Fire As 'Breeding Inefficiency'
New fees relating to handgun licences, permits to acquire and clubs are not based on cost / benefits, but regulatory inefficiencies.
2003
30/12/03 Shooters Forced To Miss Buyback Deadline
Poor planning by Government means time is running out for shooters to hand in banned handguns. See also our media alert on this.
24/12/03 Media Reporting Under Shooter's Scrutiny
Herald Sun adds to a line of stories requiring legislative guidance.
17/12/03 Today Tonight under fire
Response to Today Tonight's article on handgun ownership which wrongly associated legal gun ownership with illegal activity and reported comments from gun control advocates but not shooting organisations.
17/12/03 Shooters to miss buyback deadline
Shooters who are unable to comply with the buyback timetable, should not be prosecuted.
6/12/03 Duck ban shot down
The ALP conference voted overwhelmingly to continue duck shooting in Victoria despite the pressure put on the party by those opposed to it. Labor MP's lined up to speak on the cultural and economic signficance of duck shooting to Victoria.
2/12/03 Time running out on handgun buyback
The buyback should be extended; handgun owners who were unable to hand in handguns should not be prosecuted due to the fact centres closed early and length of queues.
19/10/03 Herald Sun Letter Sparks Controversy
The Department of Primary Industries decides to withhold every single document requested under an FOI request and reading about what the documents are likely to contain in the paper.
13/10/03 Buyback cuts shooting sports into ribbons
The impact of the buyback is greater than anticipated by the State Government, as handgun club members decide to give up the sport due to their clubs no longer being viable because of new laws governing their sport.
10/10/03 Shooters add to FOI woes
The CFCV joins the queue of those wanting to know who accessed police records of its executive.
09/10/03 Media Alert: buyback in Oakleigh
An alert to photo opps from the buyback in Oakleigh.
17/09/03 Shooters slam delays as 'totally unacceptable'
About the 10 hour delays at the Bendigo buyback.
19/08/03 Ombudsman investigates 'abuse' claim
About 8 hour queues at the Geelong buyback.
08/08/03 Buyback Bungle
The handgun buyback experiences a series of problems.
07/07/03 Buyback misses target
Opinion article that appeared in the Herald Sun on 7 July. (economic impact of buyback)
13/05/03 Quarter of a billion reasons to shoot
Economic impact of shooting.
03/02/03 'New Level' of gun debate reaches 100 day mark
CFCV is 100 days old
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