GUNS and ammunition were seized during the search of a home in Gilmore on Friday.

Police say the resident was a licensed firearm holder, however an inspection of his storage facilities revealed he was not complying with legislated storage requirements and that the firearms were left in an actionable state.

His licence was immediately suspended and police seized:

• 14 bolt action rifles of varying calibres.   
• 16 spare barrels. 
• One suppressor (silencer) .
• A substantial amount of ammunition.

Police say the man is expected to face multiple charges under the ACT Firearms Act 1996, which gives police the power to conduct on-the-spot inspections for firearms and firearm licences, as well as conduct storage inspections.