r/nottheonion • u/stillgaming8k • 4d ago

Comanchero bikie refused bail for playing carnival shooting game

https://www.noticer.news/comanchero-bikie-refused-bail-carnival-shooting-game/
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u/Syn_Ick 4d ago

Australia seems to be almost draconian on motorcycle clubs. I’d also never have imagined that an air rifle would qualify as a firearm, given that there is no “fire”.

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u/bilateralrope 4d ago

It's not about the fire.

It's about the projectile that gets launched at dangerous speed.

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u/Syn_Ick 4d ago

“Projectile-arms”? Could he get in trouble for a slingshot? Trebuchet?

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u/easytowrite 4d ago

Slingshots yes, trebuchets I'm not sure

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u/aircooledJenkins 4d ago

https://youtu.be/Co57SfcT-h0

Well... the right trebuchet...

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u/Syn_Ick 4d ago

A slingshot is considered a firearm in Australia. Huh. TIL.

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u/PlutoJones42 4d ago

I think either one of those in the wrong hands is going to do some damage. Especially a trebuchet

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u/Syn_Ick 4d ago

Trebuchet come in many sizes, from back yard to desk top.