Mr Democracy wrote:Hi guys. I plan to go to university in NSW next year, but half of the guns I own are banned by NSW (folding stock). Can I keep my VIC license and conduct activities in NSW? I plan to carry 2-3 fixed-stock rifles of different calibers, similar to the sako85.
AS30N wrote:Technically you need to apply within 7 days of moving, that means you pretty much have to find a target/ hunting club to join (ssaa will do) and have the supporting documents ready before you move. Plus you need to have a dealer lined up to register your guns..... All within 7 days. It is doable and I did exactly that when moving to NSW, it took me a few weeks to organise before the move tho. Now some people have their own interpretation of "date of move" and usually if you don't convert your driver's license first the FAR isn't too fuzzy about it. But if your guns get stolen (even if stored properly) you will have lots of explaining to do. I guess best bring the whole lot but without the folding stock, even if it's just a barreled action, it can get registered anyway.
Mr Democracy wrote:AS30N wrote:Technically you need to apply within 7 days of moving, that means you pretty much have to find a target/ hunting club to join (ssaa will do) and have the supporting documents ready before you move. Plus you need to have a dealer lined up to register your guns..... All within 7 days. It is doable and I did exactly that when moving to NSW, it took me a few weeks to organise before the move tho. Now some people have their own interpretation of "date of move" and usually if you don't convert your driver's license first the FAR isn't too fuzzy about it. But if your guns get stolen (even if stored properly) you will have lots of explaining to do. I guess best bring the whole lot but without the folding stock, even if it's just a barreled action, it can get registered anyway.
Thanks for your experience,I checked the laws of NSW and the interstate license for Cat AB rifles is valid for three months. If I bring my rifle back to VIC within three months it may be considered a visitor. On the other hand, I am still working on the definition of residents. If I just study in NSW I may not be considered a settled resident. however I will consult the NSW firearm office for accurate information before acting out.