CARRICK HALL was one of four northern Tasmanian venues in May for people to hand in their unlicensed guns.

More than 50 firearms were surrendered in an amnesty which also included collections at Newnham, Pipers River and St Helens.

Inspector Scott Flude of Tasmania Police said that around 4kg of ammunition was handed in. Items surrendered included a World War 2 pistol, a cut down 0.22 rifle and a military style rifle with a bayonet.

Police also collected ten more firearms in the week following the amnesty. Inspector Flude said Tasmania has a permanent firearms amnesty where people can hand in their firearms, unregistered or otherwise, without fear of being prosecuted.

‘We take every opportunity to take illegal firearms off our streets by having a permanent firearms amnesty, carrying out random firearms storage inspections and investigating diligently when firearms incidents or thefts occur’, he said.

‘Any illicit firearm is a concern to Tasmania Police. Firearms in the wrong hands are dangerous and are of utmost concern to police.’

Inspector Flude said that people with information about illegal firearms should contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

‘We know that there are people who know people in possession of illegal firearms. Please come forward and provide information so we can take these illegal firearms off the street permanently.’