Western Australia to introduce enhanced gun safety

Western Australia is set to significantly tighten its gun laws following the tragic home invasion murders of Perth mother Jennifer Petelczyc and her 18-year-old daughter Gretl.

Mark Bombara, 63, was seeking his ex-partner when he killed the Petelczycs at their Floreat residence before committing suicide.

The murders have ignited public outrage as Australia continues to confront a persistent domestic violence crisis.

WA Premier Roger Cook announced that the proposed gun safety measures, which will supplement existing firearms reforms, would grant police new powers to seize firearms without a warrant in response to domestic violence reports.

At the time of the killings, Mr. Bombara was a licensed firearms holder. He used a handgun and ammunition that he possessed under a collector’s license. The amendments would impose stricter requirements for obtaining a collector’s license.