Ziege wrote:Derailed, has anyone an idea what the criteria is for them legally barring gun stores and the likes and also for them denying PTA/license applications? Surely it requires a set of criteria to be properly met before they can enforce such garbage?
dpskipper wrote:Considering Daniel Andrews is very adamant that unlike QLD, VIC will be staying in stage 3 for at least a few weeks longer, I can't see gun shops re-opening soon. Maybe until we back down our restrictions to gatherings of 500 people like we where a month ago when we first started ramping up the lockdown.
I feel that the govenment will wait to the absolute last minute to keep the PTAs and ammo purchased shutdown for recreational guys. The occupational people (thanks to lobbying) have access to the items they need to work, and the state government is happy with that. However they very much dislike that there are ANY recreational shooters who shoot as a hobby, and it probably pleases them greatly that all of us can't get PTAs or buy ammo. They will wait until the state of emergency expires before they allow PTAs again.
TheFirearmEnthusiast wrote:Non contact sports allowed again = Recreational target shooting allowed again
Recreational target shooting allowed again = Shooting ranges open again
Shooting rangers open again = PTA’s allowed again
Hopefully that's the logic that Victoria Police will use ^
Then we'll be right lol
TassieTiger wrote:From minister tiger - Due to the fact vic police have not been able to undertake nominal police activities (including raiding revenue), it is with great regret that I advise enough gun forum members that quantitatively speaking, the state requires all associated Police staff to now man all nominal mandatory services until the back log of administrative process induced documentation, is realised - as a result, those non essential services such as PTA’s and firearm services will be placed on hold indefinitely with a review likely in 2024. ISSAA have been advised and support this decision and as a result will be eligible for a one off special govt grant. I apologise for any inconvenience but the safety of the state must come first.
Min Tiger.
southeast varmiter wrote:PTA's are not being resumed until after the covid emergency is finished, not state emergency.
That could be considerably longer than the state of emergency.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/firearms-industry-news
There will be a suspension of all firearm transactions including the sale, hire and loan of firearms and ammunition for the reasons of Sport or Target Shooting, Clay Target Shooting and Recreational hunting.
This suspension, effective immediately, will remain for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Those with a genuine need for access to ammunition and firearms for a clear occupational requirement, will be able to continue to access firearms and ammunition for these purposes.
We understand this change has evolved suddenly, however, we would appreciate your cooperation and continued support during these uncertain times.
Aliqua wrote:At the VERY least, the allowance of ammunition sales when activities open would be appreciated...
bladeracer wrote:It's only been a couple months, do you keep any ammo on hand at all?
southeast varmiter wrote:PTA's are not being resumed until after the covid emergency is finished, not state emergency.
That could be considerably longer than the state of emergency.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/firearms-industry-news
There will be a suspension of all firearm transactions including the sale, hire and loan of firearms and ammunition for the reasons of Sport or Target Shooting, Clay Target Shooting and Recreational hunting.
This suspension, effective immediately, will remain for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Those with a genuine need for access to ammunition and firearms for a clear occupational requirement, will be able to continue to access firearms and ammunition for these purposes.
We understand this change has evolved suddenly, however, we would appreciate your cooperation and continued support during these uncertain times.
AussieCapitalist wrote:I cant wait to tell labor what I think of them.
dpskipper wrote:
As long as you don't vote liberal...