President’s Message / National News
Year
National Firearms Buyback
01 March 2026
You asked. Our SSAA CEO has the ANSWERS.
01 February 2026
Remembering former National President Bill Shelton
01 December 2025
A busy year of progress
01 November 2025
Join us in the digital age
01 October 2025
Cost of living: There’s no escaping it
01 September 2025
We’re strong . . . but could be stronger
30 July 2025
Hunting crucial for wildlife conservation
01 June 2025
Fight will go on after WA election setback
01 April 2025
D-Day in WA . . . make your vote hit where it hurts
01 March 2025
All aboard as we ramp things up for 2025
01 February 2025
Have a happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year
01 December 2024
Back with a bang as thousands enjoy the Expo
01 November 2024
WA on the front foot on gun law reforms
01 October 2024
A word from our new Chief Executive Officer
01 September 2024
Association unveils its new Chief Executive Officer
01 August 2024
Our new President a man of many disciplines
11 June 2024
National Firearms Register about to get ‘real’
01 June 2024
Aussie hopefuls set their sights on Paris
01 May 2024
Political point-scoring comes down to individuals
01 March 2024
Gearing up for a big year ahead
01 February 2024
Signing off a milestone year stronger than ever
01 December 2023
Public presence and positive perception of SSAA
01 November 2023
The first interactive digital Australian Shooter
02 October 2023
SSAA fee update and the Australian Shooter goes digital
01 September 2023
Australian landscape needs hunting now more than ever
01 August 2023
75th Anniversary marked at National AGM
01 July 2023
Taking our cause to people in power
31 March 2023
We’re 75 years young . . . and stronger than we’ve ever been
01 February 2023
We’re moving with the times as another year ends
01 December 2022
International shooting takes first steps back
30 September 2022
Let’s put shooting back on the Games agenda
31 August 2022
Strength in numbers? We just keep getting stronger!
01 August 2022
First face-to-face National AGM in three years
30 June 2022
CWM marks 30 years of fighting the good fight
31 May 2022
Peace of mind firearms cover with SSAA Mutual
01 May 2022
Quail back on the menu as our publications blossom
01 March 2022
Enjoy more of the great outdoors with Jumbunna Volume Two
01 February 2022
National AGM proves another ‘virtual’ success
30 November 2021
Work ongoing to solve firearms transportation problem
30 September 2021
Scottie’s tenure extended as SSAA ambassador
31 May 2021
Hunting for the table
24 May 2021
Communication the way forward for the benefit of all
30 March 2021
Up for the challenge and looking to the future
28 February 2021
Positive thinking prevails amid trying times
30 September 2020
200,000 mark in view for SSAA family milestone
31 August 2020
Keeping abreast of developments in testing times
30 March 2020
A message from the SSAA National President
23 March 2020
Our chance to rally round for bushfire victims
10 March 2020
Bushfire tragedy means early warnings sadly rang true
29 January 2020
Where did the year go?
26 November 2019
Now it’s official: Recreational shooting is good for you
28 October 2019
Timely reminder to keep firearms security on the agenda
26 September 2019
Our numbers only get better as Shot Expo nears
28 August 2019
Our promise to you: We will not be silenced
30 July 2019
Keep yourself informed of all that we’re doing
27 June 2019
Important to stand firm against negative inferences
30 April 2019
Rallying round for stoic SSAA couple who deserve support
28 March 2019
Plenty in store as we contemplate what 2019 holds
29 January 2019
Success stories abound – now keep the good work going
29 November 2018
SSAA lobbying rewarded with Minister’s announcement
29 October 2018
Your SSAA taking our message to the nation
27 September 2018
Using our growing strength in numbers for good
30 August 2018
Shooters unite to protect our sport in testing times
30 July 2018
Playing our part to make 2018 another successful year
31 January 2018
Reflecting on a rollercoaster year ahead of bigger and better 2018
01 December 2017
Leading our sport to success and security
28 September 2017
Shooting sports surge despite political curveballs
02 April 2017
Promoting the benefits of hunting through education
28 February 2017
Invitation to ‘Join Us’ broadcasts on national television
01 February 2017
It’s good to have friends
30 November 2016
Outcome from NFA review imminent despite details still lacking
26 October 2016
Our voice will be heard
29 September 2016
Hitting the ground running with new government
24 August 2016
Calling out cynicism as election concludes
25 July 2016
Combating hysteria by positively representing our sport
28 April 2016
Be proud of our sport
04 April 2016
Together, we are a formidable force
26 February 2016
Kick-starting 2016 on the front foot
27 January 2016
A big year for our sport and industry
25 November 2015
We don’t let lies go unchallenged
23 October 2015
Seeing the positives in a world of negatives
25 September 2015
It’s time for some goodwill from our governments
31 August 2015
SSAA calls for mature debate on firearms
26 June 2015
We play it as we see it
04 May 2015
Standing united
02 April 2015
Continual growth a priority
01 March 2015
2015: A look at the year ahead
01 February 2015
Year of achievements and politics
01 December 2014
Doing something right
03 November 2014
Logical, evidence-based discussion needed
06 October 2014
Antis complain, but Aussie handgunners win
01 September 2014
Shooting activities under attack again
01 August 2014
An exciting era for the SSAA
01 July 2014
Farewell
01 May 2014
Remembrance
02 April 2014
Let’s communicate
03 March 2014
New government, new challenges
03 February 2014
Hunters can help our flood-ravaged landowners
01 January 1970
