They were psychotic conspiracy theorists "intent on killing".

But the family behind the Wieambilla shootings that left six people dead were not terrorists, a coroner says.

When police arrived at Gareth, Stacey and Nathaniel Train's property west of Brisbane on December 12 2022, the delusional family believed "war had reached their gates".

The four officers were "no match" for the Trains' high-powered rifles in the ensuing ambush as Constables Matthew Arnold, 26, and Rachel McCrow, 29, were gunned down.

Two other officers were forced to retreat after the Trains opened fire from hidden sniper positions within minutes of police lawfully entering the property.

"Tragically, once the shooting commenced, the officers' Glock (service pistols) were woefully inadequate for the purpose of defend

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