Thread: Firearm licencing

Originally Posted by shift14

Not having a dig mate but more funding??, what about using what they get for its given purpose instead of diverting it for other use.

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On the nail mate. I have recently sent an email to Nicole McKee asking her to pose some questions to the Minister of Police. No license holder should be adversely impacted by Police inefficiency in processing renewal applications.

I recently went through quite extensive medical etc compliance pprocedures for renewing my driving licences at 75. It took only 1 week for Land Transport to complete and post my replacent licence. Something is very disfunctuonal about the police procedures and service deliveries.

Originally Posted by Woody

I recently went through quite extensive medical etc compliance pprocedures for renewing my driving licences at 75. It took only 1 week for Land Transport to complete and post my replacent licence. Something is very disfunctuonal about the police procedures and service deliveries.

Yeah well it's because they don't WANT to issue licenses where as LT are ambivalent and will issue if you meet the legislated criteria

Originally Posted by NZShoota

Apparently the police will be using uniformed officers (and marked vehicles) to conduct vetting interviews and security checks to help clear the backlog.

Jesus wept. Priorities??

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Originally Posted by Speill

I put my renewal in BEFORE lockdown 1. Been interviewed, still waiting. If you paid for this service, you would be complaining. Oh wait, we do pay for this..

Finally received my new shiny license today. after 11 bloody months of anticipation... At least it is a 10 year license.

Originally Posted by Speill

Finally received my new shiny license today. after 11 bloody months of anticipation... At least it is a 10 year license.

Jealous! What really annoys me with my application is watching all of this great weather every weekend come and go while I sit here and twiddle my thumbs waiting.

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..........

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.

Licence expires in 12 days - phoned the arms office to check on whats going on, asked the arms officer what happens when it expires - can I still hunt etc He fobbed off the question with a "hopefully it will be sorted by then, if not call back in 2 weeks..." Best I could get was that I had applied before it expired (applied in early December) so it should be fine...

Lucky I am practicing as often as I can with my Bow....

ok a week short of applying last year mine turned up today

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

I applied a year early feb last year, took around 5 weeks to get into my mit. I told the arms officer I expect the cost to skyrocket and reduce to five years. We had a good chat and laugh about my decision, think the hold ups started later.

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).

They can do as they like theres no opposition

I See Nicole McKee, ACT MP has been rarking up the Police about it.