No1Mk3 wrote:G'day Alex98,
I always recommend putting both hunting and target shooting as "Genuine Reason". There are some slight, but real, inhibitions on only using one or the other depending on how far into either you venture. It doesn't hurt to use both. As for membership of an organization, it is not needed for hunting, but all formal target shooting will require membership of a club of some sort. Joining SSAA is a "one stop shop" for both reasons and includes the monthly magazine and access to very good insurance to cover your guns at home and in the field. Also reduces the cost of going to a SSAA range such as Springvale, Eagle Park, or one of the country ranges. Welcome aboard.
Alex98 wrote:Hi.
I just joined this forum, and it looks really helpful.
I just have a quick question: I booked my firearms safety course the other day, which I will do next month. However, I am unsure what I should be putting down on the paperwork for "reason" why I want a firearm license. I want to get a Lee-enfield, for target shooting, and maybe plink a rabbit occasionally. I read on a website the other day that you had to be a member of a shooting or hunting association to be able to do either.
Anyone know any recent rules on this stuff?
Cheers!
marksman wrote:you can also go to the DSE office near you and for $12 you can purchase a permit with the intent on hunting pest animals on crown land
bladeracer wrote:Alex98 wrote:Hi.
I just joined this forum, and it looks really helpful.
I just have a quick question: I booked my firearms safety course the other day, which I will do next month. However, I am unsure what I should be putting down on the paperwork for "reason" why I want a firearm license. I want to get a Lee-enfield, for target shooting, and maybe plink a rabbit occasionally. I read on a website the other day that you had to be a member of a shooting or hunting association to be able to do either.
Anyone know any recent rules on this stuff?
Cheers!
Put target and hunting.
Being in Victoria you don't need to join any clubs, just get the Expression of Interest in Hunting Pest Animals on Crown Land, that's all you need.
Make sure you apply for A and B Categories as well.
What area are you in?
juststarting wrote:marksman wrote:you can also go to the DSE office near you and for $12 you can purchase a permit with the intent on hunting pest animals on crown land
You need this, if you're going to put hunting as a reason. That is, you need to attach a copy of this letter to your licence application form.
You need to join (I feel dirty) SSAA to have target shooting as a reason. So you need that too, to staple to the application form.
You should tick both (target and hunting) on the application form.
You should also tick A and B, not just B. That way you are not limited in the future. And can buy 22 and a shotgun.
Alex98 wrote:What area are you in?
bladeracer wrote:Alex98 wrote:What area are you in?
Thanks for the info, I'm in East Gippsland, near Bairnsdale.
bentaz wrote:If you know any land owners you can get a letter off them say you can hunt pests on their land instead of the expression of interest public blah blah..
Alex98 wrote:Hi.
I just joined this forum, and it looks really helpful.
I just have a quick question: I booked my firearms safety course the other day, which I will do next month. However, I am unsure what I should be putting down on the paperwork for "reason" why I want a firearm license. I want to get a Lee-enfield, for target shooting, and maybe plink a rabbit occasionally. I read on a website the other day that you had to be a member of a shooting or hunting association to be able to do either.
Anyone know any recent rules on this stuff?
Cheers!
bladeracer wrote:Put target and hunting.
Being in Victoria you don't need to join any clubs, just get the Expression of Interest in Hunting Pest Animals on Crown Land, that's all you need.
Make sure you apply for A and B Categories as well.
What area are you in?
Alex98 wrote:Hi.
I just joined this forum, and it looks really helpful.
I just have a quick question: I booked my firearms safety course the other day, which I will do next month. However, I am unsure what I should be putting down on the paperwork for "reason" why I want a firearm license. I want to get a Lee-enfield, for target shooting, and maybe plink a rabbit occasionally. I read on a website the other day that you had to be a member of a shooting or hunting association to be able to do either.
Anyone know any recent rules on this stuff?
Cheers!
JJD wrote:Welcome Alex
I started off on the same path early this year. Now I’ve got a few rifles including an Enfield No4mk1 which has been insanely fun to shoot. Like the other guys have mentioned here, I started out with a .22 and would definitely recommend it. They are cheap to shoot, fun, quiet and you’ll always want to have a .22 in your safe anyway. As for the application, here’s another tip that I’m sure you’ve probably read all over the forum already, make sure you send off a pta application(s) with your licence application so the wait time can run concurrently. All the best with the application mate. PS. I’m in Sale.