Hi everyone
Have heard MSC is going to the dogs so wondering if anyone can fill us in on whats going on and whats going to happen with licensing ect.
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Hi everyone
Have heard MSC is going to the dogs so wondering if anyone can fill us in on whats going on and whats going to happen with licensing ect.
From what I understand the police are setting up private contractors around to country to do the job-from people with suitable experience
I don't think anything has changed as far as how you get your licence.
So its going to end up costing more i guess.
Have also heard that theres going to be changes to the licensing process, bringing in practical testing as well as the theory.
Sounds like you know more than us.
Was hoping somebody here was in the know instead of hearing whispers :)
Maybe there is nothing to know and they are just whispers? If there was a practical test where \ how would they administer it? Never going to happen, too complicated.
Maybe. I agree. Its a good plan in theory but with all the different types of guns and shooting in general it would be a very long and costly process to put every licensee applicant though and would make if difficult for the ones that don't have a venue near by. Only good thing is that it would put off the ones that just want a licence for the hell of it.
They seem to be able to do it quite easily in Canada.Quote:
Originally Posted by MassiveAttack
It's business as usual as far as we've been told (Tokoroa). Until some official statement from police NHQ is forthcoming then it's pointless to speculate.
Pleased to see that the new firearms licence applicant test papers x & y are better worded than previously.
Yep/ did my msc safety course in DEC. no change from previous ' Just a longer wait from the plice. Same shit, different month.Quote:
Originally Posted by muzza
... and South Africa.Quote:
Originally Posted by Koshogi
did you have to go though the manukau police station fro that or do they still do it at papakuraQuote:
Originally Posted by keneff
In South Africa one first needs to undergo a training course through a government accredited training institution.
The training course provides instruction on the safe and efficient handling of the weapon in question and is followed IIRC by two test. These are a written test on knowledge of the Firearms Control Act of 2000 (e.g. legal responsibilities of firearm ownership, when you can / cannot shoot in self defence etc) and a practical test that encompasses weapon handling skills, basic marksmanship etc. The cost of this course will vary depending on the number of certificates being applied for or the type of firearm and the institution that's providing the training. Once the applicant's received their training certificate, they can apply for their competency certificate. If approved by the District Firearms Officer, they can then apply for their licence.
Costs:
* Training course ZAR 1500-2000 (~NZD 150-200).
* Competency certificate ZAR 70 (~NZD 7)
* Firearm licence ZAR 140 (~NZD 14)
TOTAL COST: ~NZD 171 - 221
Practical testing???? Are the fuzz going to take us out for a hunt??? NOW that WOULD be interesting,eh????Quote:
Originally Posted by lumberjack
( Remember the rules " Don't do as we do----- Do as we say",) Eh??????:ORLY:
I would assume the practical test would be simple to demonstrate safe handling of firearms.
Yea cheers 199p thats the idea i got as well. Basic shooting on the range to ensure safe handling and competence in using a firearm.
I would very much doute there would be any live firing.Quote:
Originally Posted by lumberjack
Will just be simulation using dummy rounds.
Showing how you handle a firearm
Yea could be. Will be interesting to see what happens.
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Originally Posted by Ryan
Interesting, I was actually expecting it to be much higher?
Nice, that is a sensible way to conduct the practical test. Could see it working here.
Would dramatically increase the cost to entry for new shooters. New Zealand process might end up something like;
> Training Course NZD ~$200
> Competency NZD ~$10
> Firearms Licence NZD $126.50 [ includes the physical safe inspection by the police, reason for the high cost I think ]
Total: ~$336.50 NZD
To much?
It's only because the exchange rate has turned to complete shit over the past couple of years. ZAR 1500+ is still a lot of money for some people over there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dangerous Dan