It's not uncommon for AO's to be pricks to first timers. Happened to me, happened to friends.
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It's not uncommon for AO's to be pricks to first timers. Happened to me, happened to friends.
So an organisation see that on the form, turn around and ask you "so you're only ever doing day trips for this ?" Think before you answer because there's a trap in it ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Hey guys, just got home from speaking with the AO here in Christchurch. After showing him my application and hunting permit he just told me to use another friend with a Firearms licence as a referee instead of Nick Smith.
The only thing he was really interested in was security. So after putting down my partner and 2 Refs with A-cat licences he was happy. Only thing left to do is have my safe looked at and an interview.
Unfortunately one of my refs lives in Auckland so he said it may take a while..
Another good thing he told me was i can continue hunting with my rifle even though its now e-cat because of the 6 month grace period. (might have been common knowledge but i just found out haha)
Now the waiting game..
Thanks Nate, I'm jumping through these hoops soon and it's good to know
No probs mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 308
Yeah cheers for laying this out, there are many who will be going through these motions (myself included), and it will be good to see what is required where.
I put an application in on the 9th December at Wellington Central, haven't heard anything back yet.
Naa it'll take a while plus they have all been away over xmas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Recoil
My approval arrived today, and I had my Pol67x in the first day that they would take them...
My application paperwork turned up today, requested them on Tuesday maybe? Pretty snappy so far.
A quick read through reveals a lot of "Why do you need this MSSA?", "Why can't you use a sporting configuration?"
Maybe because I would like to and if I was unfit to do so you shouldn't have given me a firearms license in the first place?
Oh well, gotta play the game I guess.
When I handed my app in last week, they wanted the pol67x in at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monsterbishi
Just to Clarify, I only had to fill in a pol67x - as I already have my E-catQuote:
Originally Posted by cambo
Same here. When I told them I was following the instructions, they said it speeds up the process to do both at once!Quote:
Originally Posted by cambo
So they told me to have it ready when they do the inspection, as well as a new photo, as my old one is 9 years old.
Applied for mine the day of the law change. Haven't heard anything.
That doesn't fill me with hope that mine will be done any time soon, although Akl Central said the vetting person has my details.
From day of application to completion it took two weeks for me ,including the 3 referee's interviews and mine and home security check ... have been told will be in the mail withn 10-14 days :thumbsup:
Lucky, that must be some kind of record! Now snap up al lthe AR's you can find!Quote:
Originally Posted by seano
I think I'm about to buckle to peer pressure :D
Had security check and interview, all went well.
Were they picky on your reasons ?
I'm interested to know this too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kscott
I'm interested to know this too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kscott
E-Cat all done, would have been a lot faster if I hadn't been busy with work, from start to finish it was only about a month. Didn't need an e-endorsed ref I just used two A-Endorsed refs and my partner with no licence. I used 3 Gun shoot, hunting/culling and recreational shooting for my reasons. Gun safe was $700 from gun City and had to be bolted to the floor and wall with 12mm concrete anchors. Took like 20 mins all up and only cost $17 for the drill bit. Very easy process and FREE!
Nate
Yes I enjoyed the "Free" part :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate
Good on Ya Nate :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate
Got my interview this arvo
How'd it go?Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
Interview was nothing, just need the AO to review my safe location before it gets signed off.
The interview is just the A cat interview again
Sweet.
Hey Guys just filled my application in today, already have a couple of safes so good to go, will keep you updated
For your E?????Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
maybe they arent bothering at the mo.
For any endorsment they bring out this new book, yes a book that contains the interview everything from what locks you have on your doors and windows to how much you drink per week. Even the new A cat interview has changed asking if anyone with a so called mental illness comes to your house, all very quite intrusive and outside of the arms act, its all police policy written by university nuts that dont know buckshot from bullshit!
Did you guys get the question, "What are your responsibilities when using a firearm for hunting or self defence?"
It's a trick question isn't it?
Yes the interview for myself and my referees was the same as done for an A cat license. Didn't even ask why I needed MSSA's (well the application form does). I was asked "what do you know about your rights regarding self defense". I basically said if you're gonna shoot somebody in self defense you can only do so if you feel your life is in immediate danger. The answer they are looking for is - you can use reasonable force, and because of our storage laws, it is impractical to keep a gun for home defense, because the police think that if you can quickly access a firearm during a home invasion, you probably aren't storing your firearms and ammunition in accordance with the act. No guns for self defense basically.
Interesting. Cheers for this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
I got a different answer entirely, you can use a firearm for defence, but police may decide to charge you regardless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beavis
Thanks for the heads up
Oh yea he said you could use a firearm for sure, it all depends on the circumstance how they would view it. It isn't a big deal with regard to the interview, just don't say "there's a gun stashed in every corner of my house", you might not get it.
If I remember - the interview was basically the A cat one again with 1 page at the end for the E cat part
Just listened to the regions new AO at deerstalkers meeting, Firstly was surprised at the area he has to cover Hast up and round to Kiakoura!
One thing he said more than once is "hunting" IS now a valid reason for wanting an "E" endorsment