Thread: Firearm licencing

Originally Posted by BSA

Police website has a list of AO contacts & districts https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-se...ontact-details

I notice some (Dunedin, Invercargill etc) don’t have an arms officers name.

And some stations (Alexandra, Balclutha etc) not even listed.

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

I notice some (Dunedin, Invercargill etc) don’t have an arms officers name.

And some stations (Alexandra, Balclutha etc) not even listed.

Alex ect are under dunedin as central is 2

Originally Posted by BSA

Police website has a list of AO contacts & districts https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-se...ontact-details

Big thanks @BSA

Originally Posted by Scouser

@Rushy who do you contact to get the AO name?

Manukau Police station have an AO stationed there, call him/her?

Sorry mate I have seen this a bit late. I have had a relationship with an AO on the North shore that I have dealt with for decades. Others have provided the link to the AO names in areas and yes, call him / her.

Originally Posted by Rushy

Sorry mate I have seen this a bit late. I have had a relationship with an AO on the North shore that I have dealt with for decades. Others have provided the link to the AO names in areas and yes, call him / her.

How the AO tracks our new application when calling them? By name, driving license number or candidate number of the firearm safety course?

I've just moved to Taupo, so did the necessary with the AO. Rung, left a message and had a text within an hour.
He came over the next day and ticked the boxes, all ok it seems.

Contrast that with a 4 year wait (and still waiting) for a check in Auckland. (pre ChCh though)

Originally Posted by Ross Nolan

I've just moved to Taupo, so did the necessary with the AO. Rung, left a message and had a text within an hour.
He came over the next day and ticked the boxes, all ok it seems.

Contrast that with a 4 year wait (and still waiting) for a check in Auckland. (pre ChCh though)

Change of address security checks aren't too involved compared to a full licence renewal. The Taupo AO and vettors are very efficient and good to deal with.

WOOHOO Just been advised that as of 22/1/2021 I am a current FAL holder. No sign of the card in the mail yet. Started renewal proceedings 17/Oct 2020
CHC arms office

Applied for renewal in Nelson/Tasman late Sept. License arrived today, although they Gave me C1 they didn't give me the required P7 for magazines in keeping with my collection. Working thru this with the AO now, but so far he seems receptive to supporting an amendment. This was all discussed during vetting so I have no idea where it fell thru the cracks.

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First time applicant here. After waiting several months, my referees have now each been emailed a questionnaire to answer. Could this be in place of a formal interview? Good to see some progress, at least.

Originally Posted by Rush

First time applicant here. After waiting several months, my referees have now each been emailed a questionnaire to answer. Could this be in place of a formal interview? Good to see some progress, at least.

Your referees will still be interviewed face to face.

Cheers

Well, it's been 7 months since I applied, and yesterday the wife and my mate got the email asking them to fill out the forms.
The wheel is turning....slooooowly

An update for you fellahs. Two weeks down the track and I now have had contact and vetting appointment timings discussed. The cynic in me would throw in the old adage that the squeaky wheel is the one that gets oiled.

Originally Posted by Rushy

An update for you fellahs. Two weeks down the track and I now have had contact and vetting appointment timings discussed. The cynic in me would throw in the old adage that the squeaky wheel is the one that gets oiled.

Congratz! Yeah I applied a month before you and still waiting since July just hope they didn't forget Auckland haha