> An update on the proposed banning of compound bows.
>
> I have just received a letter from Sen Christopher Ellison, Minister for
> Justice and Customs. The letter comes via the Attorney Generals dept. in
> Canberra.
>
> He informs me that at the last Australasian Police Ministers Council
> [APMC] meeting the members asked the Firearms Policy Working Group
> [FPWG] to examine the merits of making compound hunting bows a
> prohibited weapon. [ Target shooters don't be mislead into thinking this
> doesn't affect you. There is no difference between a compound hunting
> bow and a compound target bow.]
> The FPWG is to report back to the APMC at their first meeting in 2004. I
> beleive this meeting will be in May/June.
>
> So it is fact. I implore all branches to make contact with their local
> members and their state police ministers. Explain to these people that
> there is no logical reason to ban compounds. Tell them there is no
> statistical evidence to suggest that compounds are a risk to the public.
> Explain the merits of our Ass. Tell them we are a family orientated
> organisation. Explain we cater to all ages and sexes.
> Whatever you do we must be seen to be pro-active on a national level.
>
> I want all the Police Ministers at their next meeting to go in loaded
> with the same information. I want them to ask each other. Why are we
> waisting time on compound bows?
> The only way that will happen is if each Branch, in each State, makes
> the effort to contact the above ministers.
>
> This is our best chance to jump on it before any decisions are made.
>
> Our ability to continue to do what we enjoy, without major
> complications, rests with you.
>
> Thanks, Mark Burrows. ABA
>
> ps. please forward this email to anyone you think.
>