Firearm license as photo ID

Questions about New South Wales gun and ammunition laws. NSW Firearms Act 1996.

Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by tom604 » 14 Jan 2018, 9:04 pm

Archie wrote:I've used it a couple of times as ID for 100pt ID checks, including for a mortgage application, while I was waiting on a replacement drivers licence card for one I'd lost. Raised an eyebrow or two but nothing beyond that. I've also handed it over (by mistake, wasn't paying attention when I pulled it out of my wallet) as ID for a credit card when starting a bar tab. Bar chick didn't bat an eyelid - which to be honest surprised me a bit.

Myself, I wouldn't use it as a normal form of ID ordinarily simply because I'm not a huge fan of any more people than necessary, who I don't know, knowing both my address and that I have a firearm licence. I sort of get Tom604's point though - it should be perfectly normal.


no address on my licence :unknown: date of birth ,name, picture,thats about it :thumbsup: and you know why the bar chick didn't bat an eye??because you were just showing your MAN card :lol: :lol: ,,
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Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by Barrettmr » 14 Jan 2018, 10:06 pm

I have a high risk license with my name and photo on it issued by the Queensland gov, it's not good enough for id. I tried at a couple of places, they would only accept a drivers licence.
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Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by duncan61 » 14 Jan 2018, 10:41 pm

It is the same no and same as a drivers licence in W.A.I had no Driving licence for a long time and used my firearm as a replacement all the time.Dont take it if its not accepted its 100pt I.D
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Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by bullzeye » 15 Jan 2018, 7:36 pm

Never had an issue, but preference is to use Drivers License
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Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by Gamerancher » 16 Jan 2018, 8:20 am

The following is copied from the AusPost requirements for a police check.
Recently had to do this to renew an explosives/restricted goods licence.
It all depends on the level of scrutiny required.


100 Points of Identification Guide


Primary Documents Choose (0-1) Points
You Must Provide either:
• one primary document
or
• At least one secondary document that includes a photograph. Australian birth certificate(not an extract) or birth card
Australian citizenship certificate
Australian Passport (current or expired within the last two years)
International Passport (current) 70
70
70
70

Secondary Documents Choose (0-1) Points
Your initial document from this group will be awarded 40 points Australian driver licence or learners permit (current)
Australian photo firearms licence
State or federal government employee identity
Centerlink or social security card (current)
Department of veterans affairs card
Tertiary education institution photo identity 40
40
40
40
40
40

Secondary Documents Continued Choose (0-3) Points
All documents in this group will attach 25 points.

Only one card from each institution may be counted. Australian driver licence or learners permit (current)
Australian photo firearms licence
State or federal government employee photo identity
Centerlink or social security card (current)
Department of veterans affairs card
Tertiary education institution photo identity
Proof of age card 25
25
25
25
25
25
25

Secondary Documents Continued Choose (0-4) Points
All documents in this group will attach 25 points.

Only one card from each institution may be counted. Medicare card
Property lease / rental agreement
Council rate notice
Property insurance papers
A utility bill
Motor vehicle registration / insurance
Professional or trade association card
A financial institution debit / credit card
A financial institution passbook / statement
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
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Re: Firearm license as photo ID

Post by Cooper » 16 Jan 2018, 10:15 am

I used my firearms arms licence at Australia Post to meet the I.D points criteria for my working with children check. The chick behind the counter looked at me like I was some sort of criminal. Now I wouldn't normally use my firearms licence as ID. But I needed to get the working with chrilden check sortted and it was the only card I had in my wallet that got me enough points of identification. Oh well.
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