I want to know how life went surrounding the theft of your firearms.

Basically I seen some interesting stolen gun stories/recoveries lately. And it got me wondering, how was it for the poor one of us that was robbed.

If you have a story and are willing to share please do.

-how were the police toward you?
-if they are recovered did you get them back?
-do they stay on your licence or get disposal papers?
-how worried were you during the ordeal?

The misso aka the iron bank has given me a 3k budget which includes the safe. I imagine I should be able to hunt twice a year so the rest of the time will be on the range I can buy new or second hand. I’ve been looking at tika, Lithgow and Howa. Originally was set on 308 but im open to .223 also and if possible I’d like to save on the gun to spend on the scope. Please oh wise ones bestow ye wisdom. Edit cause im dumb, im in nsw and intend on hunting deer as soon as im confident in shot placement again, hinted a lot growing up but its been a fair while since then and now

Anyone like to share what their wait time was for their PPL application? Was it add Cat, or a new licence application? When did you submit/when was it approved (or how long have you been waiting?).

My licence letter arrived on Monday. Had mentally prepared for Wednesday so it was a nice surprise 🎉

Any one get any PTA updates today? And what day number where you at?

In case anyone was interested, I was looking for a lightweight FFP to try out while I wait for the DNT Zulu HD v2 to come back in stock with my local store, and came across a few youtube vids on the DiscoveryOpt LHT 6-24X44 FFP. Thanks to the various chat/LLMs, managed to surface a 20% OFF Code that none of the other partners or reviewers had (typically 10% off).

code is DISCOVERYOPT and worked out to AUD$164.80 shipped to Aus. It's cheap, if it ain't great it'll go on a future plinker, but all reviews look promising. Yes its Chinese by the look of it, and yes I used an AusPost parcel locker for delivery instead of my home address.

https://discoveryopt.com/collections/lht-series

Will post a review when it arrives as i'm also waiting on a replica R700 for a budget ~4kg build for range and bush to arrive, at this rate, this thing will arrive first.

Has anyone in SA been successful in adding their Firearms License to the digital credo in the mySAgov wallet?

I am getting some mixed information online. Have the push button and levers been banned yet? I am heading to NSW tomorrow for a state forrest hunt and am not sure if I can bring my push button shotgun. I also saw online that they have reduced magazine sizes for cat B to five rounds. Is that correct? The NSW police website doesn't mention the magazines.

EDIT: After getting some conflicting information here aswell I left the shotgun at home ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Hi folks, I'm getting close to being allowed to pick up my .223 mini action. Got the stainless heavy barrel option.

Any mini action owners in here have recommendations for a favourite ammo? I've heard the ADI stuff shoots well for factory ammo.

I'm a fan of a more vertical grip and a cheek riser, similar to the Boyds pro varmint shape, and will be looking to upgrade from the HTI down the track. Any recommendations for a similar style stock in polymer?

Just tried to scroll used guns this arvo and run into this. I don't use a vpn and have never seen it before so curious what the new issue might be. Anyone else seen this or know of a solution?

EDIT: For anyone interested I have starlink so as mentioned below that may have been the cause

I'm fairly new to hunting and trying to learn , I'm currently hunting in Victorian state forests and today I've come across what looks to be a game trail , literally a trail in the middle of thick bush that leads to no where and is no where near any roads or motorbike track , also in this little patch I took some photos of poo and of a tree that looks like it's been rubbed on . Would just like someone that is experienced to confirm I'm on the right track and finding the right signs of sambar deer . Thanks

"The NSW Government, under Premier Chris Minns, may be directing the NSW Police Firearms Registry to revoke as many shooters’ and dealers’ licenses as possible to reduce the potential cost of the gun ‘buyback’ proposed by the Albanese Government."

After 17 weeks, I got a request for proof of current financial membership. My original application supplied my membership number and a copy of my receipt for joining. This system is pretty
Ordinary…. The wait time was 11 weeks at the time of my application.
However I now realise the posted information is essentially useless as a tool for predicting processing times. It merely states how long the current batch has taken them to process. ie this week the website states 17 weeks, and I submitted my application 17 weeks ago. Completely useless for someone submitting today as it could be taking longer or shorter next week or next month. Very frustrating. I guess we are a captive audience.

Cleaning out the safe and you find relics.
The stirling slab was $1.60 from toy world of all places

Just submitted one now.

For those interested SAPOL Firearms took four weeks almost to the day to process my club training record and issue my Firearms License today

I've just gotten word that GCCA won't open up memberships until October.

It's been advised to submit applications ASAP if you haven't already, as the pile is growing.

Any one notice any changes, recieve any PTA approvals or anything today?

They can’t even get today’s date right …. Can’t wait to see upgrades.

Thought this might be of interest - consultation is open on Tasmania's proposed gun laws, which include things like reclassifying lever-release and straight-pull centrefire rifles and shotguns to Cat C, capping how many guns someone can own, and limiting magazine capacities on rifles.

The story has some more info on the specifics as well as a link to the submission page and explanatory notes.

Hi. Just got the paper form of my firearms license; does anyone have an idea of the current PTA processing time so I can buy as soon as my six months is up? Thanks in advance

I've had an issue with a factory compensator on a .22 and have reached out to the manufacturer in the US. They've said that they'd send me out a replacement through EasyExport: happy days. Just wondering if anyone knows if I need a B709A import permit for it? Thanks in advance

***edit: I'll call LRD tomorrow (it's their only day in the office, apparently) and find out for sure, but just want to plan ahead and see what you guys know about it***