Queensland man loses gun license after threatening police and bizarre claims
Andrew Brian Gilligan, a 61-year-old Queensland man, had his gun license revoked after threatening police and attempting to sue them for $100 million. The tribunal dismissed his defense, citing his disillusionment with law enforcement and his ties to a sovereign citizen movement. Gilligan's false claims of being a 'Galactic Emissary' highlighted his detachment from reality.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 10:23 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 10:30 UTC
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