gun licenses

[smith#29]

Hey guys,

needing some people with the relevant knowledge to help me out.

I let my junior gun license run out when i turned 18 (didnt apply for the senior license) so i am now going to re-do my license.

now, ive been shooting a fair bit as a junior and used my mates guns and are starting to get back into it now so thats why im asking.

i know that to use a pump shotty i need to get a catergory C license so what does this require as in with the test? I know A and B license is the longarms safety course but what extra is needed for C?

ive been looking at the victorian police website but couldnt find much info as to what else is needed for C.

I hope that makes enough sense to people reading it lol.

cheers

[Macca86]

Not sure on the testing side but Im pretty sure cat C and D licences are restricted licences and when you apply you have to have a valid reason why a Cat A or B gun wouldnt be suitable and why you need a C or D etc.

[Tim Smtih]

Victoria should have a weapons licensing branch lurking somewhere on the internets, i copy pasted this from the Queensland site. Should be pretty much the same. Going for your category C is much the same as going for the A and B category. Go and do your safety course, be an approved member of a club or other genuine reason (and to be honest i would love to know myself), fill out the many various forms and hand in to either you local police station or weapons licensing office. I'm going for my category H soon and i know the procedure is the more or less the same, and i have to wait a year before i can purchase a pistol anyway so i had better get a move on. Hopefully if i'm good enough i would like to go to the masters!

Firearms Safety Course
Firearms licence
Renewing your licence/General Information
Sports or Target Shooting

"* For category C use at a club – you can only use a category C shotgun at a shooting club approved for clay target shooting however you must prove that you have a lack of physical dexterity (medical certificate will be required) that requires you to use this. You must provide proof of your membership with a target shooting club approved for clay target shooting."

"For category C firearm in addition you must provide the following:

* Proof that you have a significant feral animal/vermin infestation problem on your property and other methods of eradication such as use of category A and B firearm or baiting have proven unsuccessful. (Section 2 of the Occupational rural purposes annexure pertains to this and must be duly completed as per requirements);
* Details of any other category C licence holders on the property;
* If you are an employee, your employer must provide details of your employment and your need to use firearms on their property; and
* This annexure must be signed and dated by the property owner within 12 months preceding the lodgement of your application. "

[Tom_1569]

Victoria Police - Firearm Licence Applications
"Category C, D, E Longarms or Heirlooms Licence - VP321A
Category C licence is held for:

•clay target shooting
•clay target shooting possession on behalf of a junior licence holder
•primary production
•professional hunting
•another official, commercial or prescribed purpose.
Category D licence is held for professional hunting.

Both Category D and E licences are held for other official, commercial or prescribed purposes.

An Heirloom Licence is held for owning an inherited single firearm or matched pair or firearms only."

Cat C, D & E Application

I got my A & B licence redone recently (Never got a letter to sign over my Junior and it expired beyond my knowledge), and there were people there wants a Cat C, and pretty much were told not a hope in hell unless they have substantial reasons and proof. But you can only try.
Best off speaking to your local firearms officer as he is the one that is going to have to approve your Cat C, D or E application and can help you fill it out correctly etc.
List of Regional Firearms officers.

[Trayner]

skipping the whole licensing part , what are the legalities of owning a gun in vic and where can you buy them from ? im just curious , because in America cant you like buy these at the local wallmart and such lol ?

[Tom_1569]

skipping the whole licensing part , what are the legalities of owning a gun in vic and where can you buy them from ? im just curious , because in America cant you like buy these at the local wallmart and such lol ?

Legalities, you must have a licence which you require reasoning for having (unless you got it years ago). Depending on your licence you can own anything, most common is your A and B licence, which is air rifles, rim fire rifles and centre file rifles, which can be of the actions, Single shot, Pump, Lever, bolt, break action. Also can have SHotguns, but only Break, Lever and Bolt action, no pump actions. Not allowed any semi-automatic or automatic firearms on a cat A & B licence.
Firearms must be stored in a secure location with ammunition seperate etc, more laws on this but thats the jist.
You can but them from any licenced firearm dealers, theres dedicated shops, otherwise its just sports and camping sort of shops that sell them.
To own a firearm, once you have a licence, you still have to wait 28 days (more 5 weeks) to get a permit to own the firearm.

[Trayner]

Legalities, you must have a licence which you require reasoning for having (unless you got it years ago). Depending on your licence you can own anything, most common is your A and B licence, which is air rifles, rim fire rifles and centre file rifles, which can be of the actions, Single shot, Pump, Lever, bolt, break action. Also can have SHotguns, but only Break, Lever and Bolt action, no pump actions. Not allowed any semi-automatic or automatic firearms on a cat A & B licence.
Firearms must be stored in a secure location with ammunition seperate etc, more laws on this but thats the jist.
You can but them from any licenced firearm dealers, theres dedicated shops, otherwise its just sports and camping sort of shops that sell them.
To own a firearm, once you have a licence, you still have to wait 28 days (more 5 weeks) to get a permit to own the firearm.

Ah ok that sounds ok then , i might have to look more into it . I always go up to the shooting range when im in queensland and always have a blast doing it . so it might be a good hobby to take up

[smith#29]

Ah thanks for all the help fellas, have decided to also go and get the C license as well as i have a legit reason (work on the family farm a fair bit too) so hopefully i should be right to apply for it.

Cheers boys