Sporting Shooters Association of Victoria, Australia

Adjunct Legal Service

Lawyer Peter Cooper has been SSAA Victoria’s counsel when it comes to legal matters concerning firearms. His services are now available at State Office in Box Hill.

Under an arrangement with SSAA Victoria, Peter will attend the office three days a week and provide legal advice to Association members at a third of his normal rate.

He can either act on behalf of a member on firearms matters or refer the case where appropriate.

Areas of service offered under our arrangement include:

  • Offences involving alleged breaches of the Wildlife Act 1975 and regulations, and where the Game Management and/or police are involved.
  • Matters involving representation of a member before the Firearms Appeal committee and/or VCAT on rights-based issues.
  • Matters involving the Licensing & Regulation Division, including applications, submissions and re-applications after a period of prohibition including being a member of a proscribed organisation.
  • Advice on and preparation of wills and estates, especially where the estate contains firearms and collectibles.
  • Matters involving prohibited person status and applications to become a non-prohibited person.

Areas of service where Peter Cooper Lawyer will not act for members, but will refer:

  • Family Law matters
  • Domestic disputes and Intervention Orders, where both parties are members
  • Property law matters including conveyancing, where both parties to the transaction are members
  • Planning Law and Subdivisions
  • Trusts, Self-managed Superannuation
  • Defamation
  • Personal Injury

“Becoming a prohibited person is a concern for many firearms users, particularly given the broad arbitrary nature in which it can be imposed,” Peter says.

“It’s possible to make application to be deemed a non-prohibited person with a high probability of success.”

However, it comes at a cost with the estimate for the process at $1320. As a member benefit, an annual $50 subscription is offered where the subscriber would have the process cost covered.

To make an appointment, call Peter Cooper Lawyer on 0430 468 127.