Chappo wrote:Mate I’m pretty sure your only option in NSW is to surrender it to the police.
You could once take it to a dealer and have it registered under your license or use an amnesty to do the same but the laws have changed.
They could change again but I think that’s where you stand at the moment.
Have a talk with your dealer and let us know what they say.
GojiraSteve wrote:Chappo wrote:Mate I’m pretty sure your only option in NSW is to surrender it to the police.
You could once take it to a dealer and have it registered under your license or use an amnesty to do the same but the laws have changed.
They could change again but I think that’s where you stand at the moment.
Have a talk with your dealer and let us know what they say.
Can anyone else corroborate this? Seems at odds with the published info from the registry...
https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/as ... ration.pdf
(second page, middle column, 4th paragraph)
What if I am in possession of an unregistered firearm?
If you are in possession of an unregistered firearm you MUST immediately:
* Surrender the firearm to NSW Police
or
* Take it to a licensed Firearms Dealer who will arrange for the registration of the firearm.
The Firearms Dealer will be required to retain possession of the firearm until the person is able to produce a current firearms licence and issued Permit to
Acquire, at which time the dealer will complete the 'Notice of Purchase' and send this to the Firearms Registry
Ziad wrote:And that's is why you shouldn't ask legal questions on online forums. Plus every state usually had different processes.
Best is ring up a local dealer or your state police firearm registry as been mentioned and just all the question from them
GojiraSteve wrote:Can anyone else corroborate this? Seems at odds with the published info from the registry...
No1_49er wrote:Ziad wrote:And that's is why you shouldn't ask legal questions on online forums. Plus every state usually had different processes.
Best is ring up a local dealer or your state police firearm registry as been mentioned and just all the question from them
The text in the quote above is taken directly from the NSW document, and OP is asking a NSW question.
I would think that phoning registry will provide a reiteration of said document.
It is what it is.
pomemax wrote:Why do people come on a forum and ask questions like this as their first post not Hi or anything .If he /she has a licence he should know this information or how to find out the right information .
BBJ, Chappoy, GojiraSteve, Ziad, No1_49er, VICHunter wrote:...
VICHunter wrote:Why would he know this? They don't make you memorize the entire Firearms Act in your license safety course.
He's taken reasonable steps to find the right information. He asked on a reputable Australian firearms forum, and he got provided an answer quoted from a FAR document. All perfectly reasonable.
What was the point of your post exactly? Just to have a bitch about someone?
If all you've got to add is a harsh criticism of someone maybe keep it to yourself in future.
Ziad wrote:Love the interwebs. Someone gives a decent and correct suggestion, After two completely different answers from members and we get people going fully sick bro.
No1 mate I read his first post again, actually I must be going blind so I read it twice (after reading it originally) where does he say he is from NSW. I am viewing it on a mobile so maybe I missed something. Can you please tell me. Or maybe you can read the question correctly before going off your handle.
mickb wrote:Always surprising folks upset why someone would ask such questions lol. It's a forum after all an area of asking and discussing points and opinions. If it was just for referencing it would be a library.
First, good question op. Second, it seems well answered. I think regardless of state the police have taken a viewpoint that it is easier for them, the owner and public safety they don't make it too hard for people to bring things in the books legitimately.
One thing the registries will do once either the police or the dealer applies to register the firearm is background check the guns seriel numbers for any links to theft or crime. In the case it was an old gun and you are reasonably sure he was not a gangster in the day you will be okay.
However if you have just found a gun randomly or maybe your mate gave it to you 10 years ago etc and you are using the deceased estate excuse be aware if it is hot you may have to answer some questions.
G'day Shrapnel mate i'm in QLD not to sure of your states laws but anyway I found myself in a similar situation a bloke found an old 303 in his shed after being left it all in a will so he found this rifle it was unregistered he asked me if I wanted it so I took it to my local police and told them what I was going to do with it so I was pointed in the direction of the gun shop they done a notification of the rifle I think it's just a check to see if it was stolen then they set up a PTA for that rifle they keep the rifle until your licence or addition to your licence arrives you take that in and collect your newly acquired rifle it was very simple just a wait for paper work hope this can help
pomemax wrote:Following surrender of the firearms to police, an application may be made to the
court to allow you, as a licensee, to register those firearms to your licence.
If the court allows registration of the firearms, you will need to make application for a
PTA for each firearm.
Licence and permit holders can apply for a PTA a firearm online at the Service NSW
website (http://www.service.nsw.gov.au). A fee of $30 is required for each PTA application
(one application per firearm). Consideration of a fee waiver may be given if proof of
inheritance is provided. Approval for a fee waiver is determined by the General
Manager, Firearms Registry.
When your PTA has been issued, you will need to arrange for a NSW firearms dealer
to take possession of the firearm from police to register
Ziad wrote:Sorry no1. As I said I am on mobile and state doesn't come up.