Thanks for everyones replies, I appreciate all of the responses
Communism_Is_Cancer wrote:I know Victoria only has 5 year licenses unlike the 10 in Queensland. Did you take the firearm with you to Victoria or leave it in Queensland? I only ask because Victoria restricts category A magazines. I think there limit down there is 15.
Thanks for letting me know I wasn't aware of that. I've currently got it still in QLD as now I'm probably going to be up for selling it as it will lapse my license just on the sheer processing time
No1Mk3 wrote:G'day Dubcity,
Are you a SSAA (Vic) member?
Hi, I sure am, I transferred my member registration not too long ago, I'm keen to visit the ranges as soon as I can!
linkoln wrote:It's been a while since I've filled in a licence form but does the referee have to be from the state you are applying for the licence in, couldn't you use your accountant or doctor from Queensland?
Yeah, this was something I thought I could get around with that though it argues doctors and a lot of the referees need to be practicing in the state you're applying your license for. A lot of the others that don't have this requirement are high ranking officers in the ADF/Military which I don't know anyone sadly :\
Tiger650 wrote:I would provide QLD references and if rejected argue the toss.
I might have to give that a go if all else fails, the only reason I haven't already is that they require to site the original I.D's and put that down as a signed decleration which I'm probably not on close enough terms to get my previous doctor or another eligible referee to do for me. But I might dig back into this if all else fails.
Are you or anyone aware if there is an option for debate on a rejection if I did go this method or if there's any reprecussion for being rejected in a way like this? A sort of mark on your name so to speak?
Tiger650 wrote:Good suggestion Deye.
If by chance you are in SE Melb [DFO is at Knox Police Station] he is a decent bloke, was new to the position when I left a bit over a year back so probably still doing the job.
Thanks for this suggestion. I'll give this a try. I'm keen to talk to someone about this in that sort of area who isn't a bot from the licensing division which doesn't listen to circumstance