Gun owners' addresses revealed in simple privacy blunder

By Rachel Olding
Updated December 28 2016 - 1:08am, first published 12:15am
Some of the firearms featured in ads that could be used by gun thieves. Photo: Supplied
Some of the firearms featured in ads that could be used by gun thieves. Photo: Supplied
About 3000 guns are stolen nationwide a year, according to freedom of information data obtained by Gun Control Australia. Photo: Supplied
About 3000 guns are stolen nationwide a year, according to freedom of information data obtained by Gun Control Australia. Photo: Supplied

Dozens of home addresses of gun owners have been easily obtained in a simple privacy blunder that a veteran police officer fears may be utilised by thieves.

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