BigD wrote:Hi All - So it looks like I may need to move abroad early next year for work, for a period of 2 years. The country I'll be moving too have incredible strict firearms laws, so sadly, I cannot take them with me. I have some really nice old guns in my collection here in QLD, and I would prefer not to part ways with them! Not sure what my options are, I will be back periodically every 6 months for a couple of weeks, not sure if this helps... Anyway if anyone has experienced something similar or knows what my options are I would really appreciate the help. Thanks! BigD.
bladeracer wrote:
Maybe talk to Weapons Licencing?
I know Rebelgunworks do long-term storage, I think $180 per year, but they might do better if you have a number of firearms.
If you have a mate you can trust you could just switch them to his storage address, he doesn't even have to have access, but for that period it might be good to have somebody looking after them properly. Nothing gained if you come back to a safe full of mouldy rust..
Oldbloke wrote:bladeracer wrote:
Maybe talk to Weapons Licencing?
I know Rebelgunworks do long-term storage, I think $180 per year, but they might do better if you have a number of firearms.
If you have a mate you can trust you could just switch them to his storage address, he doesn't even have to have access, but for that period it might be good to have somebody looking after them properly. Nothing gained if you come back to a safe full of mouldy rust..
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No1_49er wrote:Oldbloke wrote:bladeracer wrote:
Maybe talk to Weapons Licencing?
I know Rebelgunworks do long-term storage, I think $180 per year, but they might do better if you have a number of firearms.
If you have a mate you can trust you could just switch them to his storage address, he doesn't even have to have access, but for that period it might be good to have somebody looking after them properly. Nothing gained if you come back to a safe full of mouldy rust..
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Just be mindful that if you go down that path, your trusted mate doesn't exceed the prescribed limit of total number that can be stored without extra security measures, back to base alarms etc.
Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:You have several options however I suggest you follow the law as it currently stands and remember ignorance is not an excuse for not following the law.
Section 10(2)(G)of the weapons act states If you don't reside “only in Queensland” you can't have a Queensland licence.
However section 10(2B)(A) states that 10(2)(G) does not apply if you resides outside Queensland and intend on visiting Queensland to engage in an activity that is a reason for possession of a weapon under section 11. Section 11 refers to your genuine reason that you listed to get your licence.
So if you leave Queensland and do not intend to visit for the purpose of your genuine reason than you can not possess a Queensland licence. You also have to tell the police within 14 days of your change of residence.
Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:You have several options however I suggest you follow the law as it currently stands and remember ignorance is not an excuse for not following the law.
Section 10(2)(G)of the weapons act states If you don't reside “only in Queensland” you can't have a Queensland licence.
However section 10(2B)(A) states that 10(2)(G) does not apply if you resides outside Queensland and intend on visiting Queensland to engage in an activity that is a reason for possession of a weapon under section 11. Section 11 refers to your genuine reason that you listed to get your licence.
So if you leave Queensland and do not intend to visit for the purpose of your genuine reason than you can not possess a Queensland licence. You also have to tell the police within 14 days of your change of residence.
BigD wrote:Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:You have several options however I suggest you follow the law as it currently stands and remember ignorance is not an excuse for not following the law.
Section 10(2)(G)of the weapons act states If you don't reside “only in Queensland” you can't have a Queensland licence.
However section 10(2B)(A) states that 10(2)(G) does not apply if you resides outside Queensland and intend on visiting Queensland to engage in an activity that is a reason for possession of a weapon under section 11. Section 11 refers to your genuine reason that you listed to get your licence.
So if you leave Queensland and do not intend to visit for the purpose of your genuine reason than you can not possess a Queensland licence. You also have to tell the police within 14 days of your change of residence.
Thanks, this is my main concern, that I may have to lose my license. Mind you, I will absolutely be hunting during my trips back here, so maybe that is good enough to keep the license as this was my reason for possession. I'll get in touch with Weapons Licensing for more info and report my findings. Thanks everyone for your help so far.