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Australia's NIOA Group Acquires Barrett Firearms Amid Global Gun Violence Concerns

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Australia's gun laws have successfully reduced domestic violence, yet companies like NIOA Group profit from global arms sales. NIOA acquired U.S.-based Barrett Firearms, known for .50 calibre rifles linked to organized crime and terrorism.

Despite strict domestic regulations, Australian defense contracts support companies contributing to violence abroad. Calls for stricter gun laws extend beyond national borders to address this contradiction.

Australia's NIOA Group Acquires Barrett Firearms Amid Global Gun Violence Concerns
Feb 18, 2026, 1:50 PM

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