Thread: Re applying for expired FAL

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

It's no good blaming the police who have to deal with limited resources due to limited government funding. I would guess that it costs the police well over $500 to process a firearms application. It was around $400 several years ago. The FA licence fee is only $126.50 for 10 years for a renewal or 5 years for a first timer. That amount covers all change of address security checks which cost in travel and wages.

At least private businesses have an incentive to please their customers, or else their bottom line is hit. Doesn’t seem like there is any such accountability with government run things. That being said i don’t think it is possible for stuff like firearms licensing to be privately run. I wouldn’t mind paying extra to get things done properly and in a timely manner.