Thread: 24 June 2023

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

So how will the register "make it easier to identify the small (?) group in the community who might be in possession of firearms for illegitimate or criminal purposes" ?
Do these numpties really believe this stuff?

I doubt anyone belives this to be it's purpose. It's intention is to make confiscation easier.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I doubt anyone belives this to be it's purpose. It's intention is to make confiscation easier.

Correct

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I doubt anyone belives this to be it's purpose. It's intention is to make confiscation easier.

lets say you registered a rifle but later on you lent it to a mate long term would they also confiscate that even though its not in your possession at the time if you ever are unlucky enough to have your licence revoked?

Originally Posted by matthewhall2912

lets say you registered a rifle but later on you lent it to a mate long term would they also confiscate that even though its not in your possession at the time if you ever are unlucky enough to have your licence revoked?

if its over 30 days you have to do a transfer to your mate, so technically its no longer yours, its your mates.

Originally Posted by Percy Jones

if its over 30 days you have to do a transfer to your mate, so technically its no longer yours, its your mates.

But if it happens within the 30 days?

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

But if it happens within the 30 days?

Greetings,
I have been thinking about this lately. There seems to have been a porous wall between my son's and my gun safes recently. Under the previous legislation this was no problem. At the moment I am using one of his rifles for F class 600 yard shooting. We will need to decide how we manage this ahead of 24/06/23 as movement after that date will need a transfer and this will trigger registration of all the other rifles for both of us, something I am not ready for.
GPM.

Originally Posted by Percy Jones

if its over 30 days you have to do a transfer to your mate, so technically its no longer yours, its your mates.

well SOME of us have done it multiple times over the years WITH POLICE KNOWLEDGE AND APPROVAL.... hold onto mates guns when situation at home is a bit on the dodgy side.......family member a bit off the rails.... domestic situation turned to custard.... got pissed and been a dick in public...... made suicidal comment once too often...... licence has expired or renewal hasnt come through yet..shifted house and hasnt got locable storage sorted yet...partner doesnt want guns in house(arguably time for new partner).. moving over seas for year or two.... which brings up the many firearms in long term storage lockers/containers while owners are off on the big OE.... cant see them being registered anytime soon.