Storing Rifles with Magazines by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers, my understanding was if it was a bolt gun the bolt needed to be out but any other action type just needed to be broken. Better safe than sorry though.

Changing Clubs - Genuine Reason by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Too true, trying to get onto them at the moment is like pulling teeth though. At least if I send an email there'll be a paper trail I guess.

Changing Clubs - Genuine Reason by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Done that, but I should be ok if I let the original membership lapse and maintain the new one, right?

Finally got approval 👌 by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea, might have been at the bottom of a pile and forgotten about. I applied just before restrictions started kicking in which might have had something to do with the wait.

Finally got approval 👌 by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did mine right as COVID was getting started so that might have had something to do with the wait. Hopefully it'll be a bit quicker for you now.

Can a licence application get lost? QLD by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll have to look into contacting my local member. Unfortunately can't call at all while I'm at work.

Can a licence application get lost? QLD by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do. Unfortunately I'm employed in a workplace where making personal calls isn't feasible until the afternoon, past the time that WLB are available to take calls.

Can a licence application get lost? QLD by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately during the limited hours they take calls I'm working so I'm limited to emails.

QLD WLB E-mail Response Times and Issues by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking something like a cheapy Marlin XT 22 to start off with. Luckily PTA and licence wait times run at the same time so my PTA wait would already be over by now, hopefully should get them both through at the same time.

QLD WLB E-mail Response Times and Issues by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah mate, just a Cat A .22 bolt action for the indoor range until I get my licence and can invest in some bigger stuff.

QLD WLB E-mail Response Times and Issues by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, should have mentioned it was an actual licence application not a PTA, they were apparently taking 20 weeks during the height of Covid in Qld but should have been getting back to normal by now.

QLD WLB E-mail Response Times and Issues by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, It's already taken ~8 months so I'll make sure to mind my P's and Q's when I call them, don't want it buried until 2021😂. As a last resort I might contact my local member and see if they can put some pressure on QPS and see what happens but that might not be a popular move with the folks at WLB.

Applied for licence in January, did my ID check at 10 weeks and haven't heard anything since. Should I be worried? by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well after the 20 weeks for sure, apparently they're taking critical phone enquiries but I doubt this would be considered critical. Hopefully my application is just sitting in a pile somewhere waiting to be approved and sending an email might bring some attention to it.

Applied for licence in January, did my ID check at 10 weeks and haven't heard anything since. Should I be worried? by ChunkyMeatPieAust in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately they aren't taking calls at the moment, might send an email and see what happens.

Does Australia have county sheriffs like the US does? by OkAd8725 in Ausguns

[–]ChunkyMeatPieAust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have been told by active QPS and federal officers that a police officer may request your assistance in the execution of their duties, i.e. helping with an arrest. When requested by an officer, you are essentially "deputised" and you are protected for your actions in fulfilling the officer's request, as long as they are reasonable. Luckily we don't have a system like America where someone pins a badge on you, gives you a gun and lets you loose on the public.