Thread: Licence expiry - continuing validity

Originally Posted by Moutere

I disagree.
The op will get a letter or email approaching expiry explaining that as long as the new application is lodged prior to the existing licence expiring, they can exercise their licence privileges until the new licence is issued. There is no longer any advantage in long lead in times since the legislation changed.
Took me 55 days recently to go through my renewal, Tasman region, referees and vetting. I didn’t bother trying to purchase ammunition or anything during that month so apply my experience as part your own due diligence.
Can a shop access a database and see that the licence is in the renewal process, no idea? I was just satisfied I would be able to hold onto my firearms, sort the hares and attend the range without any worry between licence expiries. I was more than happy to get an extra month+ on my old licence free.
Dannyb has given the best advice in the thread so far. My interactions with the FSA was pretty seamless.

Edit to add: I submitted my online renewal application the day before expiry.

It would be real easy to mess up the application if something didn’t load etc or you were missing some info. I used an online tool that vetted the passport photo I took at home in the couple days prior. I’m not going to lie, there was an element of stress.