Gamerancher wrote:In N.S.W, there is a mandatory 28 day "cooling off" period for your first firearm in each category.
After that first one per category, the 28 days no longer applies, however, there is no guarantee that PTA's will come any quicker. Shotgun is category "A", same category as rimfire, so once you have one in that category, the 28 days no longer applies.
I've had them come back in under 7 days and then others have taken up to 6 weeks. Yes, you can lodge multiple PTA requests, just don't expect to get them all approved at once and return in the same envelope.
DigaumSpider wrote:Very useful information, thank you!
interesting that cats a and b both count as the same, so that's amazing news!
Has anyone from NSW applied for more than 1 PTA at a time?
Thanks again!
Bugman wrote:That is what I had originally thought. However, on the FAR website under the heading of "More Information" the second paragraph states " If this is your first PTA application, or you don't currently have a firearm in the category you're applying for, you will be subject to a legislated mandatory 28-day waiting period"
That said, directly under this paragraph are the following:
" Note that Category A or Category B firearm are taken to be the same licence category" A tad confusing for my poor old tired brain.
duddley75 wrote:I was hoping my PTA would be active today (28 days was yesterday), but I guess the weekend has slowed it down. Hopefully it ticks over tonight.
30/06 - updated to issued today. Hopefully in the mail soon.
DigaumSpider wrote:A couple of weeks still to go for me, at least, for my first PTA to be approved and mailed
boingk wrote:DigaumSpider wrote:A couple of weeks still to go for me, at least, for my first PTA to be approved and mailed
Yep, standard stuff from the registry. 28 day waiting for first of category. Honestly I've heard 28 days for cat A & B, and heard both coming at once. There's nothing wrong with putting two PTA's in together but for the first rifle you're best off having just the single PTA to avoid any complications.
For any additional in NSW I generally use the online sender, its brilliant and usually quick. Select a reason as whatever you want really, I've not heard one getting knocked back unless theres an offence or inspection issue involved. They range from 'Financial Value', 'Collection', 'Historical Value', 'More appropriate calibre for hunting', and my personal favourite...
...'Additional Firearm'
Hope you enjoy the sport mate, keep us updated!
DigaumSpider wrote:Too late, I've applied for 2 PTAs, based on previous feedback. Hopefully that doesn't affect the approval