Former Kiama councillor Brendon Comber, well known locally for his contribution to various music events through R&R Production Services, has been charged with using an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence, using an unauthorised firearm and not keeping a firearm safely.

Mr Comber appeared in Wollongong Local Court last week, where Police alleged he pointed a gun at a man who repossessed a truck with his music equipment in it when he failed to complete its purchase. The Court heard the equipment was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Police allege Mr Comber was buying the truck via hire purchase, but allegedly failed to pay the final $2000.

Police allege when the truck was repossessed without his knowledge on Wednesday, Mr Comber took his .22 calibre rifle and ammunition from his gun safe and drove with his partner to Wollongong to get the truck back.

In Gwynneville, he allegedly blocked the truck, took out the gun (which had a loaded magazine but no ammunition inside), walked over to the truck, pointed the rifle at the owner and demanded the truck be returned.

As the truck had been blocked at an intersection, it is alleged it was decided to move to a nearby street to talk about the situation. Enroute, the owner and a member of the public called 000.

Police soon arrived, and charges were laid later that day.

Lighting up the old Council Chamber is one of the local projects Mr Comber has been involved with

The Court heard that during a police interview, Comber allegedly admitted to using the firearm but claimed it was always inside the bag.

Police prosecutor Sergeant David Weaver said Mr Comber’s alleged actions were “ridiculous”.

“I understand the car had his equipment... but he grabbed a firearm and pointed it at a person to try to get it back.”

Magistrate Claire Girotto said his alleged actions were “peculiar”.

Bail was granted with a $10,000 surety and the conditions Mr Comber must live at his Minnamurra home, report to police three times a week and not leave home unless in the company of his partner.

The case was adjourned to 1 March.

Mr Comber was elected to Kiama Council in 2008, when he was 23.