Thread: Firearms licence waiting times

The Vetter did say that there is an upcoming policy change that may upset a few people namely If you want the license renewed you will be home when they tell you to be home rather than trying to fit around you.

That's what happens in the U.K. They do give you a few dates to choose from though.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The Vetter did say that there is an upcoming policy change that may upset a few people namely If you want the license renewed you will be home when they tell you to be home rather than trying to fit around you.

A cynic would say that's another way to stop folk getting/keeping a licence, it's just not practical for a lot of people

When the vetter rang me, he asked if I would be home Saturday morning, it was a long weekend too (Waitangi), they must be busy to be working long weekends, or a lot of people aren't available on weekdays.

Originally Posted by Cigar

When the vetter rang me, he asked if I would be home Saturday morning, it was a long weekend too (Waitangi), they must be busy to be working long weekends, or a lot of people aren't available on weekdays.

Vetted last Friday in the middle of the day which was suitable and agreed timing for us both. The whole experience was completely hassle free, certainly not like I am reading about on this forum. He was very civil as were we - wife renewing as well.
Some areas must have arsehole vetters or people are rubbing them up the wrong way.

Our local man told me it is a 7 day of the week job for him so he obviously works in with the Mon to Fri 9 to fivers.

No recording of serial numbers, he didn't even offer let alone pressure.

FAL Expires in 4 weeks - yes I did submit my renewal in plenty of time. By his estimate my FAL will be very expired b4 new one arrives.

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

A cynic would say that's another way to stop folk getting/keeping a licence, it's just not practical for a lot of people

Well yes maybe but he made the point that you have to take time off work etc to go renew your driver's license so it's not really any different to that.

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I just received a text from a random number which I can't call back saying that

Regarding firearms application. Have you been to the Mountain Safety Course. if not please reply asap to book.

I did the course on the 1st of march and have been vetted already so maybe there's been a but if miscommunication.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Well yes maybe but he made the point that you have to take time off work etc to go renew your driver's license so it's not really any different to that.

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That's prob not music to the ears for someone that had a "lifetime" license at one point though

Originally Posted by Tommy

That's prob not music to the ears for someone that had a "lifetime" license at one point though

No probably not.

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I got a call the other day from a vetter. I'd agreed to be a referee for a mate, and had since forgotten. I'd filled the form in a couple of months back. Anyway, 4-5 questions later we were done. Personally, I'd like to be interviewed abit longer, but he'd obviously passed his initial interview with flying colours, so only needed to make sure our answers were the same.
Makes me wonder about the shady character applying with a couple of mates, whether background checks would raise a flag or not

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Well yes maybe but he made the point that you have to take time off work etc to go renew your driver's license so it's not really any different to that.

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I really want my guns, so time off to sort stuff out is ok by me

Originally Posted by Ernie

I really want my guns, so time off to sort stuff out is ok by me

The tricky bit is getting your wife in the same place at the same time.....almost be easier to be single!

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

The tricky bit is getting your wife in the same place at the same time.....almost be easier to be single!

Originally Posted by SGR

Was vetted 2 weeks ago, rung up today and got my license number and was able to purchase !

Same got vetted 10 days ago and was told 3 weeks for the card to arrive. Will post here if it arrives that quickly

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Well yes maybe but he made the point that you have to take time off work etc to go renew your driver's license so it's not really any different to that.

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Slightly different as you need your spouse there too, with a drivers licence you can rock up to the AA at lunch time, etc & do it in 15min, no appointment necessary.

As an aside, I dropped my paperwork in last Wednesday and did the interview this morning after he rang yesterday to sort a time out, same guy who did my wife's one recently so quick & painless over a cup of tea. Now the wait for the licence.

He said there are 12 vettors covering the wider Canterbury region.