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Aaron Bunch

WA to cap gun ownership under tough new laws

WA is to limit the number of guns that recreational shooters, farmers and competitors can own. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Western Australia is set to become the nation's first jurisdiction to limit the number of guns someone can own under proposed firearm laws.

Premier Roger Cook said the legislation changes would make the state a safer place and could remove up to 13,000 guns from the community.

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