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Firearms owner to be summoned after thieves find keys to guns on top of safe

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In June 2026, a firearms owner in the Southern Midlands of Tasmania will face legal action after thieves stole six registered firearms during an aggravated burglary; keys to the gun safe were found on top of the safe. Although police recovered three guns and arrested two offenders, three firearms are still missing. Sergeant Steve Bugg from Firearms Services emphasized the importance of secure key storage alongside compliant safes, advising owners to keep keys in separate secure locations and implement additional security measures like alarms and cameras.

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In June 2026, Tasmania Police issued a summons to the victim of an aggravated robbery after six registered firearms were stolen from their home in the Southern Midlands. The thieves found keys for the gun safe on top of it, allowing them to access and steal the weapons. Despite recovering three firearms later and charging two offenders, three firearms remain unaccounted for. Sergeant Steve Bugg of Firearms Services emphasized that secure key storage is as crucial as having a compliant safe. The incident highlights the need for firearm owners to store keys in a secure location away from the safe, lock safes immediately after use, and consider additional security measures such as alarms and cameras (mandatory for those owning more than 10 firearms).

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Topics

Crime Stoppers Tasmania Firearms Services Tasmania Police

Subjects

Firearms Services ORG · 3× Tasmania Police ORG · 2× Bugg PERSON · 1× Crime Stoppers Tasmania ORG · 1× Steve Bugg PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Firearms Services encourages licence holders to: - Store safe keys in a secure location well away from the safe - Never leave keys on top of, inside, or near a firearm safe - Lock safes immediately after accessing firearms - Ensure homes, sheds and outbuildings containing firearms are locked when unattended - Regularly review storage arrangements and address potential security weaknesses - Consider additional security measures such as alarms and cameras (which are mandatory for people who own any handgun, or more than 10 firearms of any type) "Every stolen firearm has the potential to be used in further criminal activity," Sergeant Bugg said.

framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29

🔮 A victim of an aggravated robbery during which six firearms were stolen will be served with a summons after the thieves found the keys to the gun safe on top of the safe.

2026-09-29 · ABC News (AU)

Firearms owner to be summoned after thieves find keys to guns on top of safe · assertive framing

2026-09-29 · ABC News (AU)

Firearms owner to be summonsed after thieves find keys to guns on top of safe · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 1 hedged)

A victim of an aggravated robbery during which six firearms were stolen will be served with a summons after the thieves found the keys to the gun safe on top of the safe. asserted

thieves → steal → safe

Tasmania Police said in June 2026 that six registered firearms were allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary in the Southern Midlands after offenders located the keys. uncertain

offenders → say → keys

Although police later recovered three of the firearms and charged two offenders, three firearms remain outstanding. asserted

firearms → recover → offenders

Firearms Services Sergeant Steve Bugg said the incident served as an "important reminder that secure firearm storage was not just about having a compliant safe". asserted

storage → say → safe

"The security of the keys is equally important," he said. asserted

he → say → keys

"Storing keys near or on a safe can effectively negate the protection the safe is designed to provide. asserted

safe → store → protection

Bugg → encourage → activity

"By taking a few simple precautions, firearm owners can play an important role in preventing theft, protecting the community and ensuring firearms do not fall into the wrong hands." asserted

firearms → take → hands

Police said people seeking advice regarding firearm storage requirements can access relevant information sheets or contact Firearms Services or their local police station. asserted

people → say → Services

Anyone with information relating to stolen firearms is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. asserted

Anyone → relate → crimestopperstas.com.au

Information can be provided anonymously. asserted

Information → provide → ?