Larry wrote:The cops must get frustrated by seeing the same property being used as justification. I am sure they would know it is a bit of a loophole and scam that is being exploited.
There is literally one line in the act that mentions needing written permission as part of "genuine need" there is no mention of this need ever having to be revalidated, reaffirmed, checked, re-applied, amended, or anything. There is also no requirement in the act to use that firearm at the aforementioned property at all, it does not mention land holding size at all, and it does not mention "game" having to meet certain criteria vs caliber etc.
According to the act
11A. Genuine reason required in all cases: (2) A person has a genuine reason for acquiring or possessing a firearm or ammunition if and only if — (c) it is for use in hunting or shooting of a recreational nature on land the owner of which has given written permission for that hunting or shooting; So based on this ANY primary production letter counts as proof of genuine need for ANY caliber firearm, for the purpose of recreational shooting or hunting. So the police arbitrarily stopping someone from owning a 338 Lapua or 416 Rigby etc because the land holding has no feral game "worthy" or "requiring" such a caliber is completely arbitrary and outside the scope of the law as any layman can see.
the property letter shouldn't even be a requirement, its arbitrary nonsense. If police don't like it then they should side with shooters in eliminating the arbitration. Failing to do so, shows their complete bias and vilification against shooters, which they should be penalized for, treating law abiding citizens with contempt.