Whether the govt and police care or dont care is up to individual supposition; overriding that is the fact that law abiding hunters and shooters are not being treated fairly and equably by them in several instances.
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Whether the govt and police care or dont care is up to individual supposition; overriding that is the fact that law abiding hunters and shooters are not being treated fairly and equably by them in several instances.
Honestly I don't think the govt care about the FAL at all. Police is heavily under resources in processing the FAL renewals and new applications. Unfortunately law abiding hunters/shooters and the current left leaning govt are simply not on the same page. I hope I am wrong but the waiting time tells the truth. Imagine how would the politician feel if he had to wait for 11 months to apply/renew a license.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
It took me so long to persuade my OH to abandon our new car plan and go for the new hunter gears and I'm keep waiting and waiting and waiting....
I submitted late January and last week my 2 references have been contacted and asked to fill out a questionnaire. The cogs are turning.
Don't get too excited, I submitted my renewal in early December, my references were emailed the questionnaire at the start of Feb (returned same day) - My licence has now expired and no other contact from police to book interviews etc. I have tried chasing up police but all I get is that its in process with the vetting officer... where in the pile though?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusky
I applied around a year ago give or take, my referees sent their responses in a couple of months back. I rang our local arms guy a couple of weeks back and asked what was happening. He has been looking in to it, interviewed one of my referees today, and has made an appt to interview the wife then me next week at ours.
I was polite when I rang him asking what the hold up was, and this guy has been great, apologetic and really friendly, and kept in touch well over the last couple of weeks. So I'm happy, but I reckon had I had an attitude, things would be different. Just my 2c worth
Can the gov be taken to the fair trading tribunal with regards to to the CGA? 12 months is kinda having a laugh at us
Probably not (sigh)
I reckon “it is worth a crack Nigel” especially on the basis of a prepaid service not being delivered in a reasonable timeframe.Quote:
Originally Posted by T.FOYE
ACT - we voted you in to bite, not bark.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
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Well the wife and I had our interviews today, and the cop inspected the safe.
He was happy, so now it goes to the senior sergeant for final say, and the cop told me to ring him if I haven't heard or got my license within a month.
Really nice guy who was 100% user friendly, he made myself feel at ease and the wife said the same.
So I'm happy, the wheels are turning!
Article in today’s Otago Daily Times about the delay and frustration etc it is causing.
Yep I was happy to see some little articles about the license delays in the newspaper today.
My missus and i had our 'interview' last night and my security checked, he told me it was a 'PASS', but i wont get my actual FAL through the post till after the 1st of May
So i will be sharing a shotgun on opening day....6 months from start to finish....im 64, so it will be my last one...
Ha ha don't bet on it. Remember our "lifetime licences"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouser
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Originally Posted by Scouser
Why sharing a shotgun? Its still legal for you to shoot under supervision of a LFAO.
One unlicensed firearm user to be under direct supervision of licence holder.
7 months after applying for my renewal, and after much chasing, I got a call this week to say my licence had been made "current" but my card would be several weeks away. Quite a relief to say the least and just in time for duck shooting.
Make sure you carry a copy of the notification that your licence is ‘current’ when duck shooting!Quote:
Originally Posted by rimubay
Hmmm, this is all a bit confusing, my arms officer said i had 'passed' and i could collect both my firearms & ammo from my friends safe,Quote:
Originally Posted by Finnwolf
but i had to be supervised for waterfowl shooting on opening weekend and im not 'allowed' to have my own shotgun unless 'supervised' by a FAL owner with only one shotgun between us????
seems they 'make it up' as they go....?
I called up and was told I had been approved, same thing license 3-4 weeks away but was told I’m good to go hunting as I have a current license?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouser
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TThere seems to be a fair bit of admin work and multiple sign-offs required after security checks and referee interviews before the licence is made "current". It may be your security was “passed”, but your licence not necessarily made current. I'd call the arms office and seek clarification. Also, keep chasing the buggars - was the only way I was able to make any progress!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouser
Update on my renewal - note Tauranga region
March 19 online application submitted
7th April wife sent in her form
12th April my mate sent his in - declined as referee as now brother in law even though not legally married
12th April asked another mate to do it
15th April send to vetting officer
Last night 21st April vetting officer called me at 8:30 to jack up an interview (me booked for Friday 23rd - mate the good bugger went into the station today and did his bit - was visiting wife at work today)
35 days so far to get to interview stages - pretty happy with that.
Constable Plod has today issued a statement which mentions this 'issue" in the last paragraph. A link
https://tinyurl.com/9buznudv
Living in the sticks has its benefits then Gibo?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
The BOP district which incorporates Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo and the South Waikato have always been prompt at getting firearms licences processed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
That's a plus , mines coming up to soon.
I'm heartened to hear that @Gibo - it almost seems too good to be true...Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
We have interviews this coming week but we've been waiting since November. Hopefully they're starting to get on top of the backlog in some places, but its unlikely given the numbers. I feel for those who wanted to go duck shooting this year but can't. That sucks. Its all incredibly disappointing and its all thanks to inept management from the very top...
My son's application went in at the start of Dec...still haven't heard anything
Update. Applied end of January. Referee interviewed and myself last week. Need to beef up security a bit so officer coming back tomorrow to give the all good remark hopefully.
Officer said they have been flat out being tasked to do these firearm applications/renewals and have a target to meet by end of May.
That is not uncommon. Some AO's have a propensity to interpret their duties to suit their own agenda. Depending on district I have heard some shocking stories but for myself I have always had good buggers to deal with but am yet to have any dealings with my present district AO. I do have my first mail-order in the works (for ammo) so I am watching/waiting with interest.Quote:
Originally Posted by GDMP
Vetting officer was happy with me and my security on Friday. Advised I should see my new licence in a few weeks. Will keep you posted.
Didnt even want to see in the safe... I found that a bit odd, what if I had prohibited firearms?
I made him look at mine; just to cover my arse. Same with where I hid the key and where I had the bolts and ammo separately stored. He didn't want to check but I asked him to, again as a butt covering exercise... Just my luck to get burgled and they say that I hadn't shown them. Probably paranoid, but better to be safe than sorry. He was a good dude though :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Yeah I had the keys in my hand and all, just said no its fine I am not here to look inside....
You do multi choice test Gibo? My officer wasnt even going to test me until I asked and insisted he tested me. Could just see some senior officer asking for test results and delaying the process. 10/10. First to get all correct after 6 other applications. They were fairly simple I thought...
Well got the news today my application has been given the green light, and I should have my FAL in the letterbox within 3 weeks. I'm really happy about that, has taken a year roughly, with some help from the local arms guy. Really pleased!
Yeah mate, she handed me her tablet to use after asking me if I or anyone I had been in contact with had been to Auckland :D didnt want any Jafa germs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusky
The questions were all logical and easy enough to answer.
phoned the Waikato arms officer - asked if possible to get an update as I've pretty much missed the roar - still in process and shouldnt be far away.... applied in December to make sure it was sorted for the roar... expired just before things kicked off....
I had my interview and security inspection a month ago. Chased up this week and they could not guarantee a time frame but estimated within the next month for the card to show up. I applied 8 months ago.
I was under the impression that I would get an email with my application outcome before the card was produced, but they said that is not the case (for central district, at least). But it was most likely good news that I hadn't heard anything! So when the card shows up I know I've been successful.
I take it from the response that my application is still waiting for the rubber stamp. Back to checking the mail twice a day I guess.
Listened to an Arms Officer from "head office" yesterday on the Farming Show, Newstalk ZB, he made a statement when asked that it's ok to shoot yourself while supervising an unlicensed hunter, always had been led to believe if your supervising you were only allowed one firearm between the two of you. Also was queried about farmers changing farms at end of the season whom were waiting for license renewal, didn't really answer that question. Just stated there were ways to sort it, a bit tough if it's Waikato to Southland and your mate who is storing for you in the Waikato doesn't want a drive south to find Southland storage for you.
Its never ok to shoot yourself ;)
I too thought that - i believe it smarts in an eye watering way!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
