Firearms licence renewal letter

Hey guys,

Just wondering if you all received a letter from the Police to advise that your licence was up for renewal?

The reason I ask is that my licence was past its 10 year renewal date by 2 months. Yes I know I should have checked but mine is buried under my drivers licence and I don't always need to use my licence as I don't buy factory ammo so don't always need to produce it.

I was told by the Police that I was sent a letter in the mail. Guess what, never received it and the Police have my current address.

It took 4 months to get my new licence BTW.

I got one 2 months before it was due.
Done and dusted earlier than needed because I work overseas.

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Igot mine but was worried cause i was working in westport.
contacted CHCH AO-no problems -just contact the westport police and do whats required and we'll take it from there. 2weeks ago contacted by vetting officer to tee up a time here at home for that part of procedure. after me accident on me way home ,was talking to a darfield cop the other day about it -he'd just vetted a guy at his new address -reckoned he d have got into the safe with a fingernail&toenail!I took the hint -have a new safe sitting in the shed.need it anyhow for our new home. THe VO said to me -no problems if alls well you'll get a letter saying youre qualified but just awaiting a reprint of your license.2-4months backlog at the printers
Im actually quite impressed how bloody user friendly its been in my case.

holyshit batman-VOdid hid job on monday 3 bloody hours he spent with us.no body told me i should undergo SAS resistance to interrogation training,but thats how its done today he says and if you try to bullshit chances are its gonna go bad.wifey had option of refusing to answer questions I had NONE-refusal is automatically taken as youre hiding something!

I got mine yesterday and it is due in August.

I got mine last week, due 19 June.

The local police must not have much to do. It was only 4 weeks from applying to getting the new one in mail today. Unfortunately they got it right, and didn't give me any extra endorsements...bugger. They might get it wrong next time.
Big ups to the local constabulary

i got mine and the wifes 2 months ahead, shame the stupid bitch who interviewed us knew nothing about firearms ( i said "lever action" and she said whats that?)

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Originally Posted by gonetropo

i got mine and the wifes 2 months ahead, shame the stupid bitch who interviewed us knew nothing about firearms ( i said "lever action" and she said whats that?)

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And did you take the time to explain to the stupid bitch (someone's wife, mother, daughter etc etc) what a lever action is so she will know the next time she encounters one? Or do you wish for the vetting people to be all absolute firearms expurts in which case the elevated renewal fees will probably reflect the employment of that person?

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Originally Posted by zimmer

And did you take the time to explain to the stupid bitch (someone's wife, mother, daughter etc etc) what a lever action is so she will know the next time she encounters one? Or do you wish for the vetting people to be all absolute firearms expurts in which case the elevated renewal fees will probably reflect the employment of that person?

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no zimmer i expect the people that interview us know the the fuck they are talking about

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Originally Posted by kotuku

holyshit batman-VOdid hid job on monday 3 bloody hours he spent with us.no body told me i should undergo SAS resistance to interrogation training,but thats how its done today he says and if you try to bullshit chances are its gonna go bad.wifey had option of refusing to answer questions I had NONE-refusal is automatically taken as youre hiding something!

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me and the mrs did our renewals last year, all went wee till the bitch asked us what we owned and serial numbers. at that stage we said no!
AO was pretty good on the follow up and just asked for pictures of storage and mounting etc. (congrats to AO christchurch)

problem is they employ muppets with no idea on what firearms are like quote "whats a lever action?"

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Originally Posted by gonetropo

no zimmer i expect the people that interview us know the the fuck they are talking about

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And when they come around to do me I will have some oscure antiques that they will have no knowledge of - stupid f....n bitch or bastard as the case may be. Oh, hang on, they are not going to have access to them some this issue of them not being understanding will not arise.

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.

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Originally Posted by gonetropo

no zimmer i expect the people that interview us know the the fuck they are talking about

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Mate sounds like you need to pull your head out of your ass

I too feel they should have basic knowledge about firearms but it's not the end of the world and most definitely not a reason to talk about them this way.

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Originally Posted by zimmer

And did you take the time to explain to the stupid bitch (someone's wife, mother, daughter etc etc) what a lever action is so she will know the next time she encounters one? Or do you wish for the vetting people to be all absolute firearms expurts in which case the elevated renewal fees will probably reflect the employment of that person?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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).

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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?

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Geeze brew find a look alike and make some coin!:)

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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.

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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.