Hi all,
Are we still requiring a permit to acquire when importing a scope now?
Cheers
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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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Why would this happen?Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
Cos Australians are retarded Karens?Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
I've bought several scopes here in OZ and sent them to N.Z. no issue's.
An Australian export permit has been required for years.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
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
I’d kiss you on the mouth if I could :DQuote:
Originally Posted by zimmer
Nah...
Does this mean "Why buy one there if you can buy one here for more?"Quote:
Originally Posted by andyanimal31
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.
Getting into nz is fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel
Getting out of aussie is the bit that can go pear shaped
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Yep I have bought back 3 scopes through aussie but after my mates disaster I'm not taking the risk with a 5k scope getting bent in half and $450 fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moutere
This was only feb last year to
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Read what I said about the risk coming out of aussie.Quote:
Originally Posted by 38 South
My mate had a scope destroyed by aussie customs and then had to buy the samescope in nz anyway.
Nightforce are worth the money to just suck it and get one in nz
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Interesting.
What if you live in Aus and are only heading away for a trip?
I assume it's for people leaving Aus and living abroad?
Update
Just arrived back in NZ.
No issues either end but didn’t declare scope either.
Happy days.