In an Australian-first, the McGowan Government has announced WA gun owners will have to undergo mandatory and ongoing mental health checks as part of a complete overhaul of the state’s 50-year-old firearms legislation.

President of WA Sporting Shooters Association Paul Fitzgerald told Gary Adshead the announcement was a shock and is disappointing.

“It’s disappointing that this latest attack on firearm owners is premature with the minister announcing this proposal without any consultations with the industry,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

Press PLAY to hear how WA gun owners have reacted to the law