They just used my name address and dob mines been sitting with the approval people for months. Maybe they arent happy with some of my posts![]()
They just used my name address and dob mines been sitting with the approval people for months. Maybe they arent happy with some of my posts![]()
I'm in the process of renewing my licence, which has now expired - the process has been ongoing for some months. A couple of weeks ago I had a call from my local arms office (Christchurch), advising that I was required to store my firearms with a current licence holder until my new licence issued. Obviously a massive inconvenience to say the least, however am lucky to have a hunting mate with a suitable safe who lives nearby. I've since been talking to another mate in the same position who was told by his local AO (in writing) that provided he applied before his old licence expired, he had an extension until the new one issued. He's based in Wellington. A quick search on Facebook etc. shows similar inconsistencies around the country, and it seems it's up to the individual AO rather than a nationwide police directive – the AO I spoke with actually referred to it as a “grey area”. Is anyone aware of the definitive legal position?
I have been advised to apply for my licence renewal at least 6 months prior to expiry. If my licence expires before renewal then I'll have to store my firearms in someone else's security until renewed. No good whining about it. It is what it is, for now at least. More funding for the police from our benevolent government required. Can't see that happening with our huge national debt.
Last edited by Rushy; 22-02-2021 at 06:13 AM.
It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
Rule 5: Check your firing zone
Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
Hmm, I still have five years to before my licence expires, going by above comments it might be advisable for me to start the renewal process now...
(I wonder if I can get a refund for the Cat E part of my licence that I was unable to utilize?)
‘Many of my bullets have died in vain’
I'm applying for my licence after years in the UK. I thought it was painfully slow there, but it's worse here.
Spoke to my arms officer the other day. Told me it had all been done and was in Wellington for the final stage. But there was one (one) person to do that for the entire Wellington district.
So, not hard to work out where the bottleneck is...
If its not deliberate starting to hear some stories
I've finally been told mine is in the mail and approved, it has been 1 year in 1 weeks time...
I've finally been told mine is in the mail and approved, it has been 1 year in 1 weeks time... renewal that is
Bro in law still waiting.
12 months in march, new applicant.
Emailed them early last week.
Sorry sir etc
Basically a form letter.
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