Thread: Firearms licence renewal letter

Originally Posted by homebrew.357

Well mine when ok, when I finale got the licence in the post I got two of them!!!?, gave them a buzz and no problem, just keep it. Homebrew.357.

Geeze brew find a look alike and make some coin!

I won't comment on how other VO's do their job as it's not my place to do so. All I can say is that 99% of the people I'm required to vet are decent, friendly, law abiding folk. I endeavour to be polite, friendly and considerate in return and rarely have any issues.

However, it's definitely an advantage to know and have a keen interest in firearms when you're interviewing someone for their FAL. Even more so if you've got an interest in hunting or target shooting yourself. I see some beautiful and interesting pieces - real drool material.

I've found many farmers to have very little interest in or knowledge of firearms because they only want a FAL to use their .22LR for stock euthanasia. Nearly all townies want a FAL for hunting or target shooting.

Originally Posted by gonetropo

actualyl i expect them to know the the fuck they are talking about and know by law i do not have to disclose what A cat firearms i own.

You expect far too much as regards firearms knowledge. The person vetting you doesn't have to know what a lever action looks like; why would they have to know that? They're there to check your security and question you and your referees as to you being a fit and proper person to hold a firearms licence.

They should ask that you open the gun cabinet, if you have one, to determine how it is attached to the wall, floor etc. Some people's idea of a securely attached is anything but. They may ask but cannot demand that you provide serial numbers for any A cat firearms that you may own.

I thought the vetting person should also be a fit and proper person to do their job? Do mechanics kno about cars? Electricians about electricity? You get my drift?

Originally Posted by Maca49

I thought the vetting person should also be a fit and proper person to do their job? Do mechanics kno about cars? Electricians about electricity? You get my drift?

Mmm I thought the purpose of the inspection/vetting was to check the garage the car is stored in and the suitability of owner of the car to own a car, not the car itself. Keeping in mind that you don't actually even have to own a car for this whole vetting process to happen. If the owner drives a goggomobil or whatever that is irrevelavant. A lot of mechanics may not have a sound knowledge of secure garages methinks (or goggomobils).

Originally Posted by Maca49

I thought the vetting person should also be a fit and proper person to do their job? Do mechanics kno about cars? Electricians about electricity? You get my drift?

Zimmer nailed it, the firearms licence vettor should be a fit and proper person to do their job but they're not gunsmiths. They don't have to examine A cat firearms, just examine the applicant, referee's and the security. Simple really. I suppose, because the majority if not all the forum members here love our firearms, it's a hard concept for some to get there head around.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

Zimmer nailed it, the firearms licence vettor should be a fit and proper person to do their job but they're not gunsmiths. They don't have to examine A cat firearms, just examine the applicant, referee's and the security. Simple really. I suppose, because the majority if not all the forum members here love our firearms, it's a hard concept for some to get there head around.

Yep my accountants a fit and proper person, not that good at what he does, I'd like to think a vettor would have some knowledge of the end subject, makes life a bit easier for both.

Originally Posted by Maca49

Yep my accountants a fit and proper person, not that good at what he does, I'd like to think a vettor would have some knowledge of the end subject, makes life a bit easier for both.

Maca, the vetting process for an A category firearms licence is not about the firearm. It's about the applicant's suitability to own an A cat firearm. It usually does make it easier for both as you say, if there's some common ground. However, that's not essential to get the job done to the required standard. More important than any knowledge of firearms though is the ability to get along with people and treat them with the respect they deserve.