QLD weapons licencing waits

[dirtjay]

FYI for people waiting for licence approval.

Just got mine last Thursday.

Application submitted: 4/10

ID Verification submitted: 6/10

Licence approval: 14/12

PTA submitted: 9/10

PTA approval: 14/12

Firearms licence card: Waiting.
PTA faxed to dealer: Waiting

Could have been a lot longer from what I’ve heard.

Patience

Firearms licence card: 4/01/2018
PTA faxed to dealer: 15/12/2017 - the LGS just never rang me to say it was received, even though I had paid in full...

That's some piss poor service
Congrats to all who finally got everything sorted

I know, I was pretty annoyed.
They were extremely helpful instore and couldn’t do enough for me.
Good advice, good yarn.
Just didn’t show up at the finish line

[Townsville shooter]

Geez I'm biting my fingernails down.

Weapons Licence submitted 21st Dec
PTA on 24th Dec

Looks like I have a fair wait ahead of me

[Diizane]

Geez I'm biting my fingernails down.

Weapons Licence submitted 21st Dec
PTA on 24th Dec

Looks like I have a fair wait ahead of me

I'd say a good 3 month wait mate, i'd expect yours to come around Early-Mid April. (Physical ID delivery included).

For any who are interested, i received my Cat A/B on the 2nd Jan and sent in my application for my Cat H on Jan 3rd.
Hoping for a 4 week turn around as i already have my A/B, but will keep updated as usual.

Anyone else been in the same boat as myself? What were your Cat H wait times?

[swilso]

I rang WLB last week about a matter and was told they are 8-12weeks behind due to the Christmas period and staff taking leave. Hopefully the state government can better help support those that work in WLB, it's not their fault they are worked under the pump but also must obviously follow legislation. Seems like they are slightly better than seven years ago when I got my license, it took over six months back then and a few months for a PTA.

[Tillaan]

Anyone know the recent wait time on just a PTA (Cat A) in QLD atm?

Cheers

[Daddybang]

Anyone know the recent wait time on just a PTA (Cat A) in QLD atm?

Cheers

Mate my Last one took ten days just before xmas

[TheDude]

I applied 14/12, just got the email on 6/1. Just waiting for a call from the LGS that they have received the fax

[onevia_01]

Hi Guys,

Applied online for my Cat H license on 07/10/17 and still haven't received my email confirmation. Rang WLB last week and they advised that they have not reviewed the application as yet due to an influx in registrations.

I've had my A/B license for almost a year, so I thought it would be a quicker turnaround.

Fingers crossed for an email any day now but I wont hold my breath ...

[Diizane]

Hi Guys,

Applied online for my Cat H license on 07/10/17 and still haven't received my email confirmation. Rang WLB last week and they advised that they have not reviewed the application as yet due to an influx in registrations.

I've had my A/B license for almost a year, so I thought it would be a quicker turnaround.

Fingers crossed for an email any day now but I wont hold my breath ...

That's got me a little annoyed, i don't really want to have to wait another 4 months for my cat H.

WLB is a joke being this slow, they should look at hiring more people if they are having influx in registrations.

[onevia_01]

Hi Guys,

Applied online for my Cat H license on 07/10/17 and still haven't received my email confirmation. Rang WLB last week and they advised that they have not reviewed the application as yet due to an influx in registrations.

I've had my A/B license for almost a year, so I thought it would be a quicker turnaround.

Fingers crossed for an email any day now but I wont hold my breath ...

That's got me a little annoyed, i don't really want to have to wait another 4 months for my cat H.

WLB is a joke being this slow, they should look at hiring more people if they are having influx in registrations.

Tell me about it... To be honest WLB couldnt have sounded less concerned. I feel there is nothing more I can do now and just have to cop the slow service. I'll post here when I receive the approval email. Its been a very long drawn out process but I am looking forward to getting into the hobby.Hopefully yours comes through faster mate

[Tillaan]

Anyone know the recent wait time on just a PTA (Cat A) in QLD atm?

Cheers

Well applied yesterday got email approval today! Will call dealer in few days to see if the have got the fax. Least looks to be improving...

[Daddybang]

Anyone know the recent wait time on just a PTA (Cat A) in QLD atm?

Cheers

Well applied yesterday got email approval today! Will call dealer in few days to see if the have got the fax. Least looks to be improving...

Jeezus who's desk did ya have to crawl under to get it approved that quick!!!!!?

[Tillaan]

Maybe it got picked off top of pile who knows ! not complaining !!

[Daddybang]

Maybe it got picked off top of pile who knows ! not complaining !!

[RoginaJack]

yeah, right.

[onevia_01]

For anyone that's interested. I have emailed the Hon. Mark Ryan Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services. If we don't speak up, they will keep pushing us to the back. I will post the result and am hoping this doesn't cause me further delays but at this point its about receiving a service in a reasonable time, particularly when we have paid through excessive tax and a service fee to boot...


Dear Minister,

I am corresponding to register a formal complaint regarding the length of time it is taking for the issue of a weapons licence and PTA in QLD.
My application was submitted on 07/10 with all the required supporting documentation using the online weapons licensing system. The full fee paid was close to $250 and my case reference number was ### and ### .

I have patiently waited for 12 weeks as directed by Weapons licensing but upon enquiring on the application I was bluntly advised by phone staff that my case had not been reviewed and that I would have to wait for an unknown amount of time.
I feel that I am being discriminated against and it is unacceptable for any person to receive this level of service, particular when any recourse is limited. As a business manager if I treated my customers the same way I and many others are being treated I would be out of a job.

I completely understand that there is a process that must be followed however 14 weeks for an online application and issue of a license is unfathomable when I am already a holder of an A, B Firearms license.

I thank you for your time and respectfully ask for your assistance in this matter.

Kind Regards

[Daddybang]

For anyone that's interested. I have emailed the Hon. Mark Ryan Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services. If we don't speak up, they will keep pushing us to the back. I will post the result and am hoping this doesn't cause me further delays but at this point its about receiving a service in a reasonable time, particularly when we have paid though excessive tax and a service fee to boot...


Dear Minister,

I am corresponding to register a formal complaint regarding the length of time it is taking for the issue of a weapons licence and PTA in QLD.
My application was submitted on 07/10 with all the required supporting documentation using the online weapons licensing system. The full fee paid was close to $250 and my case reference number was ### and ### .

I have patiently waited for 12 weeks as directed by Weapons licensing but upon enquiring on the application I was bluntly advised by phone staff that my case had not been reviewed and that I would have to wait for an unknown amount of time.
I feel that I am being discriminated against and it is unacceptable for any person to receive this level of service, particular when any recourse is limited. As a business manager if I treated my customers the same way I and many others are being treated I would be out of a job.

I completely understand that there is a process that must be followed however 14 weeks for an online application and issue of a license is unfathomable when I am already a holder of an A, B Firearms license.

I thank you for your time and respectfully ask for your assistance in this matter.

Kind Regards

Yeah let us know how they respond. Although I think most of us can already anticipate the response it's good to keep the ball rolling!!!

[TheDude]

I applied 14/12, just got the email on 6/1. Just waiting for a call from the LGS that they have received the fax

Still waiting for it to be approved and faxed. Will give them a buzz tomorrow.

[onevia_01]

For anyone that's interested. I have emailed the Hon. Mark Ryan Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services. If we don't speak up, they will keep pushing us to the back. I will post the result and am hoping this doesn't cause me further delays but at this point its about receiving a service in a reasonable time, particularly when we have paid though excessive tax and a service fee to boot...

Will do mate

Dear Minister,

I am corresponding to register a formal complaint regarding the length of time it is taking for the issue of a weapons licence and PTA in QLD.
My application was submitted on 07/10 with all the required supporting documentation using the online weapons licensing system. The full fee paid was close to $250 and my case reference number was ### and ### .

I have patiently waited for 12 weeks as directed by Weapons licensing but upon enquiring on the application I was bluntly advised by phone staff that my case had not been reviewed and that I would have to wait for an unknown amount of time.
I feel that I am being discriminated against and it is unacceptable for any person to receive this level of service, particular when any recourse is limited. As a business manager if I treated my customers the same way I and many others are being treated I would be out of a job.

I completely understand that there is a process that must be followed however 14 weeks for an online application and issue of a license is unfathomable when I am already a holder of an A, B Firearms license.

I thank you for your time and respectfully ask for your assistance in this matter.

Kind Regards

Yeah let us know how they respond. Although I think most of us can already anticipate the response it's good to keep the ball rolling!!!

[onevia_01]

Hi guys,

I have received my cat h license approval just hours after sending my email to the minister for police. It could be a coincidence but I am thinking not. I am very happy with this outcome and a great job following through by the minister. I am super happy that I’ll be testing my 9mm reloads on my 92fs in the next few weeks

Just an update for you all

[Diizane]

Hi guys,

I have received my cat h license approval just hours after sending my email to the minister for police. It could be a coincidence but I am thinking not. I am very happy with this outcome and a great job following through by the minister. I am super happy that I’ll be testing my 9mm reloads on my 92fs in the next few weeks

Just an update for you all

I hope you sped it up for the rest of us too! Damn, that's an insanely quick turn around time if the minister was involved.

12 weeks is still absurd, but if what you did actually worked i have a feeling the poor guy is going to be getting plenty more emails.

[Slant225]

Anyone know the recent wait time on just a PTA (Cat A) in QLD atm?

Cheers

Well applied yesterday got email approval today! Will call dealer in few days to see if the have got the fax. Least looks to be improving...

Kinda says something about a system when a fax is used as a option for information transmission.
They probably have to copy it first on their Gestetner machine.

[onevia_01]

Hi guys,

I have received my cat h license approval just hours after sending my email to the minister for police. It could be a coincidence but I am thinking not. I am very happy with this outcome and a great job following through by the minister. I am super happy that I’ll be testing my 9mm reloads on my 92fs in the next few weeks

Just an update for you all

I hope you sped it up for the rest of us too! Damn, that's an insanely quick turn around time if the minister was involved.

12 weeks is still absurd, but if what you did actually worked i have a feeling the poor guy is going to be getting plenty more emails.

I hope so also and that's why I posted here to encourage others to speak up if they need to.
the Ministers office actually rang me at 5pm yesterday to advise that they have followed it up with QPS. I havent got my PTA approval email as yet but they are chasing that for me also. To be honest, I was very impressed with their response.They told me that the Minister for Police has demanded quick action and follow up phone calls for each email inquiry so they certainly appear to be listening. Anyway.. good luck everyone and I will update as it progresses further.

[TheDude]

I applied 14/12, just got the email on 6/1. Just waiting for a call from the LGS that they have received the fax

Still waiting for it to be approved and faxed. Will give them a buzz tomorrow.

Turns out wlb had faxed it on the 9/1. The gunshop just didn’t notice that on the two occasions since that I’d called them.

[Daddybang]

I applied 14/12, just got the email on 6/1. Just waiting for a call from the LGS that they have received the fax

Still waiting for it to be approved and faxed. Will give them a buzz tomorrow.

Turns out wlb had faxed it on the 9/1. The gunshop just didn’t notice that on the two occasions since that I’d called them.

This is so wrong!! If they can't see a piece of paper on the fax machine what else do they miss!!!

[Daddybang]

Hi guys,

I have received my cat h license approval just hours after sending my email to the minister for police. It could be a coincidence but I am thinking not. I am very happy with this outcome and a great job following through by the minister. I am super happy that I’ll be testing my 9mm reloads on my 92fs in the next few weeks

Just an update for you all

Good work!!

[swilso]

Cat H approved: 11/1
Had a phone call from a sergeant in the WLB and advised the printing machine that runs off the licenses has a backlog of jobs and was told to sit tight another two weeks. On the upside the PTA arrived today.

[Diizane]

Cat H approved: 11/1
Had a phone call from a sergeant in the WLB and advised the printing machine that runs off the licenses has a backlog of jobs and was told to sit tight another two weeks. On the upside the PTA arrived today.

How long were you waiting mate? Did you have A/B First?

[swilso]

How long were you waiting mate? Did you have A/B First?

You probably don’t want to know. I was one of the lucky ones! I’ve had my A/B for over 6 years, get checks performed regularly for work and had over 30participated shoots. That’s all I can guess why it may have helped.

Applied for license and PTA: 8/1/18
Approved: 11/1/18
PTA arrived today. Waiting on license.

[Diizane]

How long were you waiting mate? Did you have A/B First?

You probably don’t want to know. I was one of the lucky ones! I’ve had my A/B for over 6 years, get checks performed regularly for work and had over 30participated shoots. That’s all I can guess why it may have helped.

Applied for license and PTA: 8/1/18
Approved: 11/1/18
PTA arrived today. Waiting on license.

That's nice and quick. I've had mine in for 3 weeks so far, with A/B and police checks due to security jobs, so hoping i get the all clear in the next week or so.