The Victorian government has ruled out introducing limits on how many firearms a person can legally own, rejecting one of the key recommendations from a major review of the state’s gun laws. All information has been verified with a trusted, up‑to‑date source.
The review led by former police commissioner Ken Lay was commissioned in the wake of the Bondi terror attack and delivered its findings to the government in March. Released publicly on Monday, the report recommended a cap of up to four firearms per licence holder, arguing that a nationally consistent approach would support stronger community safety while still allowing for Victoria’s specific needs.
According to the review, the average Victorian firearm owner already holds four guns, while many licence holders own none at all. Licensed gun owners make up roughly 4 per cent of the state’s population, the report noted.
But Premier Jacinta Allan dismissed the proposal, saying a cap would not meaningfully address the real risks. “Where we need to place our focus is on the criminals who get their hands on one single gun,” she said, signalling the government’s view that targeting lawful owners would not curb illicit firearm activity.
The decision leaves Victoria out of step with the review’s recommendation, even as national discussions continue about how best to modernise firearm regulations in the wake of recent security concerns.
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