ederlezi wrote:Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum and I am glad to be amongst you.
I have a cat H licence for target shooting, and therefore an appropriate safe storage level 2, which has been inspected by NSW Police, all good here.
I also applied and just got my G / collectors licence, cat H. I am collecting sidearms from 1890 to 1918, and therefore, just have H on the G licence.
I am in the process of getting two nice pieces, a P08 from 1916 (100mm barrel) and a ww1 1911. Those 2 guns can't be used for target shooting due to the either a short barrel, or the .45 caliber. (Do not have a large caliber permit).
With regards to storage, it is indicated that a level 9 is required for collectors licence. ( Strong room basically) as per the link below.
Question: Would my current level 2 safe storage rated and inspected for cat H not be sufficient for the handguns acquired on the G licence?
I heard few people belonging to collectors' association that are using the same storage than the one used for their target pistols storage, and never had to deal with the level 9 situation. How would that work?
https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/as ... _Sheet.pdf
The level 9 seems to be an over kill here as I can already legally store handguns in a level 2 safe for my target shooting.
In advance, thank you kindly for your help here.
Ben
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Florey55 wrote:"/a P08 from 1916 (100mm barrel)"
If you ask Firearms Registry nicely, they will re-classify your Luger so you can shoot it.
Florey55 wrote:"/a P08 from 1916 (100mm barrel)"
If you ask Firearms Registry nicely, they will re-classify your Luger so you can shoot it.
dnedative wrote:Florey55 wrote:"/a P08 from 1916 (100mm barrel)"
If you ask Firearms Registry nicely, they will re-classify your Luger so you can shoot it.
How does that work?
Always was of the assumption getting a semi automatic pistol with a barrel under 120mm on a sporting license was only going to happen if it was some weird arse bespoke target pistol and you could convince the registry you really wanted it to shoot some ISSF match.
I vaguely remember someone trying to get an exemption for a Hudson with a 119mm barrel and getting told to f*** off.
bullzeye wrote:Hi Ben,
Great you got a collectors license. I already have Cat H/ Level 2 storage and thinking of getting my collectors license.
Can I ask - are you a member of SSAA for your genuine reason/ club membership for your collectors license?
In seems on a collectors license you can also purchase Cat C semi-auto rifles. But I understand you can't actually use the firearms legally..
Also, did the police inspect your safe/setup before issuing you the collectors license?
ederlezi wrote:bullzeye wrote:Hi Ben,
Great you got a collectors license. I already have Cat H/ Level 2 storage and thinking of getting my collectors license.
Can I ask - are you a member of SSAA for your genuine reason/ club membership for your collectors license?
In seems on a collectors license you can also purchase Cat C semi-auto rifles. But I understand you can't actually use the firearms legally..
Also, did the police inspect your safe/setup before issuing you the collectors license?
Hey Mate,
Just seen that message. I am a member of the SSAA as well as the AMCA for collecting purpose. You can buy Cat D semi auto centre fire rifles, but they will have to be permanently deactivated. I am unsure regards the Cat C though. Indeed, you can't acquire ammo for things on you cat G neither use them, this is the key condition to the collector licence and one to follow. I have been inspected twice. Not when the licence was being issued, but when I applied for my first PTA. Inspection / event number is now required when applying for a PTA.
Also, Level 2 is not enought for a G licence. You need a level 9, otherwise, you won't be complying and can loose everything, including you cat H. Be mindful of that, when inspecting, they did check Level 9 safe storage compliance.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Ben
ederlezi wrote:No worries. Personally, I have never heard about a collector's shoot with the SSAA or the AMCA or any other club. I might be missing something here, happy to have other people experience.