by Azzerin » 02 Sep 2017, 2:40 pm
Just read this don't know how true it is but they might need more people
According to the Weapons Licensing Branch, in Queensland there are:
- 192,601 current licences
- 854,978 firearms & weapons registered
- Approximately 1,000 PTA applications per week
- Approximately 320 new licence applications per week
- 300 shooting clubs (including SSAA branches)
- 400 ranges (including SSAA ranges)
- 190 firearms dealers
The Weapons Licensing Branch themselves have 12 Police Officers and 69 civilian administrative staff, handling about 4,500 incoming notifications and applications (everything from PTA and licence applications to Form 10s, Form 4s, Notices of Disposal etc).
Nearly 95% of PTA applications are lodged online, as are 80% of new licence applications.