Thread: Firearm licencing

Originally Posted by deer243

My licence expires 10/24. Thinking its a good idea to apply for the licence now.
1 Prob take a year at least to get it.(wont matter if it takes 2)
2 Wouldnt surprise me if the licence only gets harder and costs more as time goes on so getting in as soon as possible is a good idea.
3. Heard rumours the Government wants to change it to 5 years and not 10 down the track ....
4 Got a speeding ticket, 55km in 50 km zone, wait 3 years to do it might have 2, may be deemed not a fit and proper person..........

I've heard of people attempting to apply 1 or 2 years in advance to try and circumvent the delays. Police have refused their applications as being too early. Seems you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Originally Posted by rimubay

I've heard of people attempting to apply 1 or 2 years in advance to try and circumvent the delays. Police have refused their applications as being too early. Seems you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.

I wonder if they can actually do that. It's not up to them when you decide to apply. As they are administering the arms act, they need to process the license renewals, which you PAY for.

A good oia request question and something worth contacting act about

Originally Posted by Danger Mouse

I wonder if they can actually do that. It's not up to them when you decide to apply. As they are administering the arms act, they need to process the license renewals, which you PAY for.

A good oia request question and something worth contacting act about

Probably not but like the current government they seem content to make things up as they go along. I've thought about an OIA request, but probably best for me not to stir the pot at this point (6 months into renewal process, still no inspection or vetting).