Thread: Permits to acquire for scopes?

Hi all,

Are we still requiring a permit to acquire when importing a scope now?

Cheers

No.

No

If you are trying to get any scope that is vaguely high end tactical out of aussie, just be warned that there is a possibility of been finned and having the optic destroyed.
This is fact not fiction as it happened just before lockdown last year.
It was a nf shv so not even remotely tactical.
It put me off thats for sure!

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

If you are trying to get any scope that is vaguely high end tactical out of aussie, just be warned that there is a possibility of been finned and having the optic destroyed.
This is fact not fiction as it happened just before lockdown last year.
It was a nf shv so not even remotely tactical.
It put me off thats for sure!

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Why would this happen?

Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel

Why would this happen?

Cos Australians are retarded Karens?

I've bought several scopes here in OZ and sent them to N.Z. no issue's.

Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel

Why would this happen?

An Australian export permit has been required for years.
Most people probably just get lucky importing/exporting scopes without the correct paperwork.

No permit required. Recently had one arrive and asked the arms office prior who confirmed no paperwork needed.

This is the answer I got when I asked the question last year -

On 29 Jul 2020, at 12:57, permitfirearms@police.govt.nz wrote:
Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

With the recent change to the Arms Act 1983, this item you are seeking to import is not considered a part, therefore there is no longer a lawful requirement for a permit to import to be obtained.

Kind regards
Arms Act Service Delivery Group

Originally Posted by zimmer

This is the answer I got when I asked the question last year -

On 29 Jul 2020, at 12:57, permitfirearms@police.govt.nz wrote:
Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email.

With the recent change to the Arms Act 1983, this item you are seeking to import is not considered a part, therefore there is no longer a lawful requirement for a permit to import to be obtained.

Kind regards
Arms Act Service Delivery Group

I’d kiss you on the mouth if I could

Nah...

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

If you are trying to get any scope that is vaguely high end tactical out of aussie, just be warned that there is a possibility of been finned and having the optic destroyed.
This is fact not fiction as it happened just before lockdown last year.
It was a nf shv so not even remotely tactical.
It put me off thats for sure!

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Does this mean "Why buy one there if you can buy one here for more?"

Can anyone confirm whether the same applies to scope mounts/rings? It is difficult to find clear information as the relevant section in the Arms Act is rather vague.

Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel

Why would this happen?

Getting into nz is fine.
Getting out of aussie is the bit that can go pear shaped

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