Warning, incoming rant.
Well I sent in my 3 permits weeks ago, they were processed and then the 28 day waiting period started.
To my surprise they we issued after exactly 28 days, which ended up been the 24th of March, the day before Anzac day.
I then eagerly waited for them to come in the mail and when they weren't here within a week I checked the website again.
The issue date had been changed from the 24th to the 26th, which I figured was because of the public holiday so no big deal.
Until yesterday (10 working days from issue) rolled around and still no permits.
I rang up the registry and the lady I spoke to seemed surprised that I hadn't received them yet as well.
I asked her if she could resend them and she said that they can't. I have to wait 4 weeks first and then send them a signed stat dec to say that I hadn't received and or used the permits and they will re-issue them.
So now I'm about to have 2 new rifles to pickup but won't be able to as my permits aren't here.
Now I'm deciding whether I should send in a couple more permits as I'm likely to see them before the others get re-issued.
I've heard a lot of horror stories about the firearms registry and up until now everything has gone really smooth.
I'm hoping that they will turn up in the next couple of day, but not happy Jan.
End rant.