Thread: TV3 & Guncity mistake

Originally Posted by Maca49

No good talking to me about this, our AO does his own thing and works on the basis of "don't cross me!" Maybe you should be talking to the Minister of Police?

Maca, it is up to you to take your AO to task if he tries to make his own rules! Politely tell him that his requirements or interpretations are not lawful next time he tries something on. If he uses that as an excuse to take some action, or refuse you something you are legally entitled to, then he is a gone-burger. You immediately inform your lawyer with all the details and then go straight to the top at Police National HQ. If that does not produce instant results then you have two legal recourses; an appeal under Section 62 of the Arms Act, or a Judicial Review of the Police actions. Although there will be some expense involved, publicise your actions on this forum and most caring members will stump up a few dollars to help out. I have been personally involved in several of these actions over the years and enjoyed a very high success rate. I can state that I now do not have any problems with the Police (from PNHQ down to station level) when I make any requests under the Arms Act.

Remeber the following when making requests under the Arms Act;

1 The Police are Public Servants charged with the administration of the Arms Act.
2 You are a law-abiding licensed firearms owner making a legitimate request as required by law.
3 You cannot be refused any permit, etc. unless the Police have justifiable grounds to refuse you.
4 Those justifiable grounds are not at the whim of any one Police Officer.
5 Every contrary decision you get can be lawfully challenged.
6 ALWAYS get any contrary decision in writing and signed by a Commissioned Officer.
7 You are entitled to such written decisions, and on a timely basis.
8 If they refuse to give a written answer then their original decision has no legal validity.
9 NEVER raise your voice or use abusive or threatening language, merely ask which part of the Arms Act is the basis for their decision.
10 Police policy is NOT law.
11 Familiarise your self with the 1983 Arms Act, the 1992 Arms Amendment Act, and the Arms Regulations, all available free online.
12 Most AO's are civilian menbers of the Police and have very limited powers.