by Gamerancher » 15 Apr 2021, 9:24 am
In NSW, you can legally "borrow" a registered rifle providing you have the correct licence for that firearm and provide safe storage.
From the NSW Police website:
Can I lend or borrow a firearm?
Firearms licence holders can possess and use a registered firearm of the category and for the genuine reason authorised by their firearms licence – please refer to the Legislative Requirements for Firearms Licence Holders available on the Legislation page.
Therefore you can possess and use the category of firearm you are authorised for on your licence, whether the firearm is registered to you or registered to another firearms licence holder.
Confirm the firearm is registered and the firearms licence holder holds a valid licence by sighting the Registration Certificate for the firearm and using the Check your Licence, Permit or PTA (Public Register) link on the Firearms Registry website to check the validity of the person's firearms licence.
Each licensee has a legal obligation to ensure that the safe storage address details provided to the Commissioner are accurate and up to date. Should there be a change in the address where firearms are stored, the licensee must, within 14 days after the change occurs, notify the Firearms Registry in writing of the new safe storage location and other particulars – this can be done on-line by completing the Change of Personal Details Form.