I’ve heard rumours and bits & pieces about WLB requesting “extra information” in regards to certain calibres which I believe are 30cal and above (but I could be mistaken). Here’s an actual copy that someone posted up after receiving it recently.
Apparently the story is that WLB have made these “policies” up themselves and aren’t backed or in line with any current laws or regulations.
Allan from Allan Swan Gunsmithing has apparently been talking with the police minister about it and they say it’s without their consent or approval and aren’t happy about it. But this is just what I’ve heard. @ShootersUnion do you know anything about this or what’s going on?
Here’s the request someone has received & posted up.
This has been going on for a while now and we’re working with the Police Minister to put a stop to it. There’s no legislative basis for any of it - the only calibre explicitly banned in QLD is .50BMG and there is nothing in the Act restricting other rifle cartridges.
Ok cool, yep that was my understanding of the rules too with the 50bmg.
Is it accurate what I heard, that the Police Minister isn’t on board or happy about WLB doing it? It seemed like an odd (or very honest & brave) thing for him to openly admit. No pressure to answer that if it puts you in an awkward position though.
Would you mind keeping us posted as to your progress with this? Also admins could move this to the lounge section too if you’d prefer it to be a bit less public.
We have had a growing number of Queensland members contact us, telling us that Weapons Licensing Branch of QPS is now telling them that their permit to acquire a ‘large calibre’ firearm is not going to be issued because ‘large calibres’ are going to be banned in the near future. Rest assured, we are looking into this. We will let you know if and when we find out more information. But in the meantime, remember to let your local member hear about this… Stay tuned.
Good idea.
Start letting Cristifali (not sure that’s how it’s spelt) know that it will hurt federal LNP in the upcoming election. You can bet this is just on the back burner till after the federal election.
I’ve already contacted the police minister, and my local member. Good to see people are jumping up & down about this, whatever happens it’s not going to happen quietly. You’ve gotta love the Katter Party too.
i used to sell heaps pree 1900 stuff, till registering them in tas was law . with withdrawal clause from act. had few sold advise by buyers their dealer was having dramas to deregister tas put on collectors qld. this was 6 months ago. all this not good, not good at all. as trump said FIGHT! FIGHT! or we will loose. im 72 and dealer 42 yrs. seen it creeping up slowely. but has some pace now for sure.
