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    Quote Originally Posted by Eat Meater View Post
    My wife's interview was yesterday. They're down to 5 months go to woah in the Wairarapa.
    Of interest was when it was time to inspect the storage, the interviewer noticed the ammo box I have for transportation and commented on it favorably. ( It was a funny pro forma thing as I already have a licence.)

    Know your code, brush up on what you said you wanted a licence for in your application, deflect questions about politics!

    Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.
    First time applicant or license renewal?

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    First time

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    So the interviews were re-scheduled due to 'ol mate Gabby blowing her way through town. Would it be appropriate to ask how the interview went and if I passed? or will they make that known at the end? Whats the usual process post interviews?

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    I wouldn't ask how the interview went and if I passed. Of course I passed, because I am a law-abiding fit and proper person.

    Asking if I passed would make it sound like even I'm not sure whether I should have a FAL
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    My interview ended with the interviewer telling me that I should expect something in the mail in a few weeks. My wife's ended with a similar comment.

    I think if you have genuine doubt you're fit and proper to hold a FAL you're probably right. In the meantime, relax, because worrying won't improve your life

    Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OGM View Post
    I lodged my application back in September and had my interview today. It took around 3 hours but a good chunk of this was him giving me helpful advice.

    He asked a bunch of questions. Some of which they clearly ask everyone and some of which were tailored. I think the fundamental thing they want to know is why someone wants a license (quite a bit of discussion was variations on this) and they will be safe.

    Some of the questions are quite pointed but not unreasonable in the context. I suggest rereading the 7 rules prior. One of the questions I was asked apparently wanted a reference to this.

    My impression is someone who has a genuine reason, has done the groundwork and isn't a twit will likely get a license.

    I second what the previous poster said about not treating it like a test. I simply gave frank answers fully expecting I will have it soon.
    Looks like I got lucky with my interviews. All up it took just over 1 1/2 hours to complete (wife interview, mine and inspection). The inspector ended it with "I have nothing to be concerned about" so confident I'll have the license soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OGM View Post
    That's about the amount of time we spent on the formal part of the interview.

    But I got an Arms Officer who was previously in the industry so of course I was going to take the opportunity to learn what I could from him.

    Got my approval letter today.
    Did the letter indicate how long it will be before the card arrives?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tall kiwi View Post
    Did the letter indicate how long it will be before the card arrives?
    In my interview last week I was told card would be 6-8 weeks

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    It shouldn't take that long. It was 2 weeks and a day for my wife. Interview 13 Feb , card arrived 28th.

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    Quote Originally Posted by db91 View Post
    In my interview last week I was told card would be 6-8 weeks
    I was told the same as a worst case scenario

 

 

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