NSW Gun Buyback Scheme Sparks Anger Among Farmers, Shooters, and Gun Sellers

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The NSW government's gun buyback scheme, aiming to remove 274,000 guns, offers up to $1,000 per firearm, sparking outrage among farmers, sporting shooters, and gun sellers who claim the compensation is inadequate and the policy ineffective in preventing future incidents like the Bondi massacre.

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The buyback scheme follows the Bondi Beach terror attack, aiming to enhance public safety by reducing firearm circulation.

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Farmers, sporting shooters and gun sellers are reacting angrily to the New South Wales government's buyback scheme. [...] We've already seen businesses close," Mr Bacon said. [...] "Arbitrary caps on firearms, that's not going to make any difference," he said. "If someone wants to obtain a firearm, they [can] do it illegally."

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Increased tension between the NSW Government and rural communities
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Potential for policy adjustments based on feedback
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