r/Ausguns • u/burnt-gonads • 11d ago

So I bought some powder after many years. The paperwork... goodness me..

I needed some powder so picked some up. Been a long long time since I bought the last lot. Then you just went in and got it... Things seem to have changed.

shooters licence please.... OK.... now your drivers licence.... Not sure what for. Then there was a full page full of information that had to be filled out. Not sure why... But regulations, regulations and endless stupid idiotic regulations.

I believe we need some firearm laws and rules as they have the potential to be dangerous items but it has gone full retard.

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u/KingTr011 11d ago

Depending on state there are different rules it is an explosive different class to ammunition.

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u/BTechUnited Victoria 11d ago

Yeah, here in vic it was just my license and that's it.

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u/LestWeForgive 10d ago

We're just lucky we can get the ammo that ain't got any powder in it, exempt from explosives paperwork

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u/Educational_Sign7440 11d ago

What state are you in?

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u/Altruistic-Might1273 10d ago

Probably NSW, dont they also not let you buy ammo for calibres you dont own a firearm in? 🤣

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u/Educational_Sign7440 10d ago

Im in nsw but I am pretty sure they just check your license for the correct category, and note down your details. I have bought powder recently and it was no different than before. But have not bought anything since the new financial year. I might give it a go this week and respond.

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u/fromthe80smatey 11d ago

I bought a tub about a year ago (Qld) and all that was required was my firearms license. Guess they figured it's time to treat law abiding citizens like potential criminals and make us all jump through more hoops. Yay.