Thread: Firearms Safety Authority

Originally Posted by Rushy

This is a bit out of synch with recent posts in this thread but I thought you might be interested in these excerpts from a recent communication from the compliance office of the Firearms Safety Authority.

“Unfortunately with the new regulations recently passed, (15 December 2022), there is now no way that Police or any other entity can give exemptions to the 12 shoot requirement for a B Category Endorsement holder.“

and ……

“if you don’t think you will be able to make 12 shoots in year ending June XXXX it may be that you should consider surrendering your B Endorsement until such time as you can again meet that 12 shoot requirement”.

My view of the last excerpt is that the language is very weak given the absoluteness of the statement in the first excerpt. It makes me think that the writer is encouraging surrender because there is some doubt about the veracity of the first.

@308 I am interested as to whether you replied to the letter you got and if so whether you have had a subsequent response.

Here you go

Good afternoon Pete,



Thank you for your email and I appreciate your explanation.



I have reviewed the information you have provided below and I advise you that the email sent to you on 30 March 2023 is in relation to the financial year ending June 2022, noting your firearms licence was not current for the entire duration of this year.



As such, I will rescind this notice from your firearms licence and there will be no noting in regard to this. Please note that we base our response solely off what information your respective Pistol Club provides us and with the sheer amount of individuals we receive information of, we must ensure this information is accurate going forward, so I appreciate you informing us on this miscommunication.



If you wish to proceed with a complaint, you may do so by visiting the Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority website at the following link: https://www.firearmssafetyauthority..../give-feedback



I apologise for any inconvenience caused and I will ensure this is removed from your firearms licence.



Kind regards,



Ngā mihi



Laura

Compliance and Resolutions Lead
Compliance