“The goal of modernising and implementing regulatory changes, along with improved information sharing with police, is to keep firearms out of the hands of people who would misuse them, making our communities safer.
“So it’s a great time now to check in again and provide the opportunity for the public and licence holders to tell us what they think.
“These surveys are one of the many ways we work with our communities to make sure we’re staying in touch and hearing their views on how things are going.”
The surveys are anonymous and 1700 recently approved or renewed firearms licence holders were randomly selected for the survey, along with 1000 members of the public who do not hold a firearms licence.
The first survey was undertaken in March and April of 2022.
It gave the baseline of the public’s trust and confidence in the firearms licensing system.
The analysis and report on the results included recommendations for actions to be taken.
Ms Brazier said it was important the Authority was as effective as it could be.
“The feedback through these surveys provides an opportunity for us to make further improvements.
“We have undertaken many changes since the last survey in 2022, and we have actively improved consultation and engagement with the firearms and non-firearms communities.”
As with the previous survey, the Authority intends releasing the findings publicly once compiled.
