NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley hasn't ruled out doing a preference deal with the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party despite the premier urging Labor to do so or risk weakening the state's gun laws.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Monday called on Labor to rule out a deal with the Shooters, who she says want to lower the age at which a child can obtain a minor's gun permit.
"People want to know what you stand for and I don't stand for 10-year-olds having guns, I don't stand for those laws that John Howard put in 1996 to be watered down," the Liberal leader told reporters.
"I stand for keeping the community safe. That's why I'm very proud that the Liberal Party will not be doing deals with either the Shooters or One Nation."
But Mr Daley on Monday insisted he wouldn't be "dictated to" by the premier.
"It's a bit cute of her today to say that the Liberal Party in the city won't be doing a deal with the Shooters Party which will be contesting the Nationals' seats," he said on Monday.
The junior coalition partner - which is more likely to be threatened in regional seats by the Shooters - have not ruled out a preference deal.
Mr Daley said it was up to the public to dictate the flow of their preferences.
"It doesn't matter what a how-to-vote (card) tells you, you allocate preferences the way you see fit," he said.
"We will completely rule out dealing with One Nation - because I believe they are a racist party - but other preference deals? Our head office will strike those deals as they see fit."
The opposition leader said the National Firearms Agreement was "absolutely sacrosanct".
"It shouldn't be interfered with, I've said that for the last decade and I'm saying that today."
The Shooters' latest firearms policy - available online - makes no mention of lowering the age for gun permits.
"We do not support 'American-style gun laws' in NSW," it states.
"Any future review of the National Firearms Agreement must be evidence-based."
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has been contacted for comment.
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