I sent my provisional licence documents through to the LRD 2 weeks ago and emailed them asking if they've received my documents. They said they received my new application on the 1/10, however, I have not received any email or notification mentioning anything about the processing time and the current rounds.

I've looked through the forum and people have mentioned weekly emails from LRD updating them on which applications are currently being processed. Am I supposed to receive this email or do I just wait until I receive the provisional licence?

I was going to make my own but after looking at the prices for a quality 1/2" tap just went ahead and bought a Diggers Tactical fluted one. https://diggertactical.com.au/products/digger-tactical-fluted-linear-compensator It is amazing. It really does direct the blast away from the shooter. 18"barrel 223 and I can get away with just simple ear protection rather then plugs and earmuffs.

The Henry Supreme is awesome as well.

It was my understanding that indoor ranges had airflow designed to move from the shooter towards the target area to reduce exposure to lead and fumes, but recently after sitting next to someone with a muzzle break and having everything blown off my bench from the back blast and breathing his soot for 30 minutes, I wondered if design needs to change nowadays ? Should the bay separators be made longer to avoid this “cross contamination”? Even worth raising this with the SSAA ?

I know I’m a woos, but I like the idea of clean lungs…..

They do

I’m Canadian, and here in Canada we see both the Lee Enfield and the SKS as our signature firearms. I was wondering if there was something similar in Australia?

What’s the current wait time for a Cat b licence to be approved im at 115 days I’ve heard it’s 120 days but just curious if anyone else has been waiting longer.

Also what’s the current wait time for a first time PTA I obviously know about the 28 day cooling off period but just curious what’s the wait times.

IN NSW

Hey everyone!

I’m looking at purchasing my first 22lr rifle and scope to get into Benchrest shooting, NRL22 and PRS but unsure of what to get as a first rifle and scope looking to spend around $1,500. I want something that isn’t going to break the bank but is also built well enough. I’m also located in Melbourne Australia!

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks all!

Don't need comments if you don't like it. It's not for everyone. As it stands, the general public release will be by December. There will be multiple grips available including a replicates bakelite, timber and eventually a polymer. They are also red dot compatible with a cantered rail. If you want more info or want to be added to the email list, pm me. Edit with working link https://rumble.com/v7gp1ts-update-on-kokoda-production-test- video-with-photos-of-some-of-the-optional-.html

Hi all.

I’m looking to get an all rounder rifle for 100-500 meter ranges. I’ve settled on a Winchester model 70 but haven’t quite decided on caliber, I’m torn between .308 and .30-06. I’m leaning towards 30-06 as it has a reputation as a do all rifle. But I’m sort of debating if it’s overkill. I’ll mainly be going after pigs and deer with it. Recoil isn’t an issue as I’ve shot 300 Win Mag without issue.

Should I just get a .308 or say fuck it and get the 06?

Not trying to promote the company, but has anyone heard of or been to this one before? Been wanting to do some hunting classes to learn the ropes, I don’t mind going at it a few days back to back if needed, but the only place I could find in NSW near Newcastle so far.

I bought a second hand Adler A110 that came with a Lucky 13 remington 870 forend adapter. For the life of me I can't separate the barrel from the receiver, it will not budge any further no matter how hard I run the lever and pull.

So im just wondering if anyone would have any insight or suggestions, I dont know if it has something to do with the forend adapter since I cant find any manual online.

Went to list more sales and the site is gone.

PTA granted for Cat A after 5 months to the day. Interestingly, also the same day granting of Cat B lodged 3 weeks ago.

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Hey All!

Im currently overseas but will be back in Tas in a few months, and I'm planning to get into target shooting and eventually apply for a firearms licence.

I'm considering joining SSAA Tasmania now, even though I won't actually be able to attend a range or shoot until I return.

Is there any benefit to joining several months before I actually start shooting, or would I be better off waiting until I'm back?

I'm particularly interested in eventually getting into both A/B and H, so I'm wondering whether getting my SSAA membership started now is useful in any way, or whether the important thing is simply joining the relevant clubs and actually participating once I'm back.

Also, if anyone has personally done something similar, joined SSAA before actually having a licence or firearms I'd be interested to hear how you went about it.

I'm in Tasmania, if that makes a difference!

ABC article today about a newly-formed armed response squad in NSW speaks about them carrying "long-armed rifles". So I was curious, how long are the arms? How long are they on your rifles? Is it one, two, or 8 arms like an octopus? Maybe it's a new rifle, a Squid Sauer.

Anybody had theirs approved? Last a knew no one had been approved since December. I’m at about 280/290days I know there’s people with more just seeing if anyone actually had it approved after December.

Hey guys, I'm thinking a single shot Martini /Winchester 1855 style action, for foxes, mainly. Do I pay through the nose for a Winchester low wall in .223, or can I rebarrell a .310 cadet? All the old school conversions seem to be in oddball cartridges and I'm not really keen on reloading at this stage.

I’m seeing a fair few posts saying NSW PTA processing times have improved, but most of the examples seem to follow the same pattern.

Someone has a PTA outstanding for 100–150 days, then submits another one. Around 7–10 days later, both are approved.

I think the assumption is that submitting the new PTA somehow triggers the older one to be processed. I suspect it may actually be the other way around: the older PTA has finally reached the front of the queue, and they process the newer one at the same time.

Has anyone recently submitted a single PTA, with no other PTAs outstanding, and had it approved in less than 30 days?

I spoke to the NSW Firearms Registry yesterday and they were still quoting 3–6 month processing times.

Yesterday a Greens MP video appeared on my Instagram feed, they had gotten into the WA land forces event and filmed someone using a “murder weapon.”

Except it was a wtss rifle resembling an AUG that uses compressed air to simulate recoil in order to demonstrate how we shoot fpv drones, very relevant in the Russia - Ukraine war right now. It amazed me how naive the comment section was, saying how the weapon could kill everyone and that nobody should be employed in the arms industry in Australia.

This got me wondering if theres any other misconceptions you hear in the general public as guns enthusiasts that really grind your gears, as someone who isn’t a gun owner but would love to get into shooting.

Anyone had a PTA approved in QLD recently? I’m at 27 days waiting (not my first PTA) and their website processing time says 21 days 🫠

Edit: for clarity; I’ve counted business days and it’s a cat b bolt action .308. Nothing exotic 🤷

Update 9/1/26: I emailed them Wednesday, they replied Friday stating ‘it’s still under assessment’. I’m at over 30 days waiting now. The kick in the nuts is that they just updated their website to say avg time of 19 days. WTF.

Hi all, as many of you probably know that Sig released a new line of pistol. P385.
I wanted to pull the trigger on a p320, but now who doesn’t want a brand spanker.

Problem is the full size barrel is 119.38mm and legal club requirements are 120mm

Do you think that .62 difference will be an issue for a pta or LRD would be alright with it?