taking a rifle with me to australia

sinbad

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Has anybody taken a rifle with them for hunting purposes to Australia, specifically Victoria, Queensland and the northern territories.
Just wondered how much hassle it is likely to be.
Paul
 
For me to get a rifle in I have to use a B709A form,you probably will to Paul.

Going to NZ from here I have to 'export' my rifle and the fugn stupidly ' import' my rifle back into Australia...whoever thought this up deserves a piece of poly pipe whacked up his freckle then filled with barbed wire then the poly pulled out.

Get onto the Aus police websites and the relevant gov game sites for each state as they differ,I have an idea as a visitor you are only able to have a shooters licence for a fortnight inn Vic...plan wisely thus.

I`m surprised that all those experts elsewhere here in Oz havent passed on their advice mate.

follow the links etc


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Thanks John.
Grant (samhuntvic) is sorting the Vic hunting licence out for me, but suggested i borrow one of his rifles for the sambar hunt. Likewise the guy in queensland, I have already arranged to use one of Micks for the buffalo in the NTs, but would really prefer to use my own 7RM for the sambar and pigs if it isnt to much hassle mate.
 
Hi
as posted above its a B709A to fill in, plus an international visitor permit, they also like to have confirmation of your reason, competition/booked hunt, but they may make exceptions, max is 3mths ticket, this is for Queensland and you have to fly into that state, if not contact the interstate firearms registries. and its a minimum of 28 days prior to travel that they need the info. I believe you need special permission & permits from the Aboriginal council to enter the NT now so best check that. They will need details of storage, security, references current permits etc, a fee and any number of other stuff.

Alternatively fly into Victoria, buy a really nice present for Johngryphon & take him up the pub...you never know.:D
 
thanks Rick.
The buffalo hunt (cull hunt) is in Arnhems land and all permissions etc will be in place. (chopper flight in, then 3/5 days roughing it).
I hope to share a beer with John whilst in Victoria, if he isnt off globe trotting, chances are he will be in europe, LOL.
The visit into queenland is an invite to do a couple of days hunting dingos and wild dogs, then a quick fishing trip and take in the barrier reef as well.
Sounds as if the paperwork is going to be fun.
Paul
 
Where in Arnhem Land you going? get some fishing in up there its mental, just dont stand to close to the edge...plenty of dogs in Queensland, you will make lots of friends getting a few of them .
atb
 
I will get back to you with the location in Arnhems land, Rick, although im not a fisherman i will be having a go at it. The guy who is guiding sent me a photo of a duck hunt where the crocs were getting the ducks that dropped in the water:eek:. cant wait to get over there.
I believe there as some really big dog packs in QL, so another first for me. the only wild dogs i have seen usually have a junkie in tow. LOL
 
Had a great time in Arnhem land towards end of the last century - buffs & hogs. Good fishing on barramundi too, but advice to keep an eye open for sal****er crocs is wise counsel.Seriously.
No prob with paperwork as outlined above, & I still have a nice little plastic credit card size temp firearms permit.
Only hassle was Royal Brunei leaving my 470 double behind on the apron on my outward flight @ change of planes in Brunei.....but it was safely delivered way out in the bush 3 days after my arrival!
 
Each state you mention may require a different firearms licence. Our normal residents firearms licences are usually recognised by other states, but check that "visitors permits" are recognised interstate, as its very ambiguous. Most states require a genuine reason to issue a visitors permit, this is usually in the form of participation in a recognised clubs activity (recognised club hunts are usually fine), or a "promise of business" letter to a recognised licensed hunting guide. Licensed hunting guides are allowed to assist with your application in most states, but they usually must have a "promise of business".

Bringing a firearm in & out is several other sets of paper work & most overseas visitors borrow a rifle when here particularly if traveling to several states as we don't have a national registry. Firearms are state law & each has very different sets of requirements & the wheels turn slowly as they are badly underfunded/staffed & most still work on the old "XP ?" system.

Allow plenty of time, consider if its worth bringing your own firearms, but do get visitors firearms permits for the states you are traveling too. It's not worth the risk to use a firearm here without one.

IMO NSW is the worst state to get a visitors permit & to import a firearm if anyone is considering this state. We have a working group at parliament ATM, looking at the regs with the view to encouraging tourism, by streamlining the visitors permits if shooting under the supervision of a licensed hunting guide or firearms instructor. This isn't going to bring any relief in the short term though.

Good Luck
Sharkey
 
Alternatively fly into Victoria, buy a really nice present for Johngryphon & take him up the pub...you never know.:D

Geezus Rick you hit the nail on the head there mate..I just have in mind the ideal 'bribe' for Paul to use on me,it will save me going through with my order i rang about yesterday.


Paul,this is the bribe that will unlock ALL of the Spot "x`s" I know of ha ha


The Edge
 
Ha ha, good choice mate, and I see its a fraction cheaper than the air fare to get over!...bargain mate if you ask me, and of course he will be getting some very special Auzzie hospitality in return, which makes it all very good value for money.:D
 
Based on the excellent photos you take John, a couple of grand would be a cheap way to gte a nice sambar stag mate. LOL
Got to say that looks a pretty rifle they do:thumb:
Paul.
 
Has anybody taken a rifle with them for hunting purposes to Australia, specifically Victoria, Queensland and the northern territories.
Just wondered how much hassle it is likely to be.
Paul

Don’t forget to invert your scope before flying out there as if you don’t POI will be all to hell once you’re in the Bush.

Cheers!

K
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Took a 243 a few years ago to Melbourne & Victoria then travelled to New South Wales, loads of hassle and paperwork and allow an extra hour at the airport coming and going to process the paperwork with customs but well worth it. Biggest problem now I believe is finding an airline that'll carry firearms.
 
Qantas and virgin state that they still carry firearms snowy, i will e-mail them to check if that is up to date, if you got into NSW with a rifle then the others should be easy mate. LOL
Paul
 
Its a few years since I taken a firearm to Aussie and NZ , what I did was to phone the old bill at both airports and told them my intentions ,they posted me the necessary forms (no doubt by email today) had no issues anywhere , very relaxed and straight forward .
 
Its a few years since I taken a firearm to Aussie and NZ , what I did was to phone the old bill at both airports and told them my intentions ,they posted me the necessary forms (no doubt by email today) had no issues anywhere , very relaxed and straight forward .

I had no problems with the police they were very helpful and actually saved the day as I had incorrect paperwork, the pain in the proverbial were customs as I had no import licence to take the gun and ammo into Australia and an export licence to bring it home, in all they had my rifle & ammo for 50% of my stay. Air Malaysia were the cheapest flights at the time but I've been told they no longer carry firearms although I've never checked this and in view of what's just happened I don't think I'd be booking with them anyway.
 
Can anyone tell me if you need to fill out any forms when transitting through Australia on a stop over? I'm off to NZ next week for thar & chamois and we have a stop over and plane change in Sydney for a couple of hours. The airline have said we only need to fill out forms for transitting Dubai but if anyone has any info I would be grateful.
TIA Pip
 
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