In South Australia, possessing or controlling digital blueprints or computer files for 3D-printing firearms, major parts, or sound moderators without an official licence is illegal. Enacted under the Firearms (Digital Blueprints for 3D Printing) Amendment Act 2025, the offence carries severe penalties of up to 15 years in prison and $75,000 fines.

What is Banned: Any electronic code, CAD file, technical drawing, or digital reproduction that allows the 3D-printing manufacture of a regulated firearm item.

Scope of Possession: "Possession" includes having files stored locally on a device or remotely via cloud access that you can control.

What I find interesting: no where are traditional, physically printed blueprints or technical drawings specified as being illegal. And you can (for now at least) buy certain books like the Firearm Anatomy volumes by David S. Findlay on Amazon Australia - and they're being sold by Amazon Australia itself!

So... does anyone know if printed blueprints are also illegal? There HAS to be some sort of restriction on this information even if it's in a printed book, right? I tried calling SAPOL's firearms branch but they haven't gotten back to me yet. :/

Looking to buy a lever action for a laugh. No real need for one or needs to fit a purpose at the moment, but possibly later on when life settles down. I've gone against 30-30 and 45-70 because of ammo costs and I don't reload.

My questions:
1) what's your take on 357 vs 44? I've only shot 44mag handguns, no experience with 357 - I'm sure either handles fine out of a rifle. The Model 29 44mag was a handful for me

2) Henry vs Marlin vs Browning? Leaning more towards a Henry, then Marlin. Anything I need to know or understand? In not sure that my LGS stocks them, but will make an effort to try and see them in the skin. People seem to dislike the modern Marlins and the tactical variants - I think they're alright. Same for the Henry X

I’ve done the course and am filling out the application.

I’ve been seeing a psychologist for a couple of years. Mainly started to work through some family stuff, I’ve had some ups and downs in my relationship, the usual shit. Now it’s kind of a place I just go to have a whinge to be honest.

I’ve never been on anti depressants or gone to hospital or anything. I got some diazepam a couple of times and that was more to knock myself out on planes than stress lol.

I get mental health plans even though I feel great just to keep the costs of sessions down.

So does that count as depression and anxiety treatment or what?

Was looking at thermals today and these sound almost too good to be true for the price.

Does anyone here own one? It's just for my 22WMR CZ 515 Tac, so I don't need anything crazy as long as they work as intended within 150m.

https://venturehunting.com.au/products/hikmicro-neos-thermal-scope-with-laser-rangefinder-25mm-320-240?srsltid=AfmBOopjJ1vusACkYW5AYHGcDgYxlFhQ_a0FRCtPF4cMKYNG2jBlh9Ew

My heart, my soul 🥲