travelling with firearms

is this a friday funny or are you serious? yes there problems - i suggest to write to each state police service and each state national parks people and see what they say. rgds

I think perhaps try asking the Sporting Shooters Association.

It has been many years since I have been involved with the firearm fraternity, and even back then, the laws between states were not all the same.

I am sure that there are provisions, because say, a Roo shooter in Broken Hill, may travel to Adelaide each fortnight, and the list goes on.....

Again, I would seek association help on this matter, and get the goods straight from those that really know.

Wolfie

I think the State shooters idea is the best way to go. I did it once - a rifle between Qld/NSW/Vic, and I checked into the first Police Station I came across at each border. I never carried it in, but went in and told them I had a licensed weapon. They took details and let me go on my way. NSW came out to check it (I think to make sure the weapon was in one place and the block/firing pin) was in another.

It was a hassle, and now I don't travel with one as my hunting days are over.

Jack

Yeh i'm serious,we dont have to many dramas in Qld, but then we are ahead of the times!!!

Different states have different laws but I know WA treat you almost like a criminal just for carrying one. We declared ours at the fruit fly stop when they asked and were told to head directly to the police station. 2 hours later after a fair bit of negotiating we were given a transit permit allowing us to carry it but not fire it anywhere in the state. They wanted us to hand it in & pick it up on the way out. Check with each state 1st.
Cheers Craig............

Thanks guys, its soundin g like more of a drama. Might leave the interstate pigs alone buy the sound of things

Regards
Cameron

Planning on doing any touristy things? Then consider national parks, conservation parks, aboriginal lands etc. most or all of which will not let you take firearms. A bit like liquor in some aboriginal lands. Would be very careful.

I like to slay a goat, pig or bunny every now and then for a bit of tucker, but if I was you I would leave the shooter at home. Borrow one from the farmer who's property you are shooting on.

D-Jack

Cameron
I think this site may be useful

Attorney_Generals: Firearms Regulations in Australia

Cameron,
did my firearms safety course last night here in Vic. One of the things they really stressed was that it is now a legal requirement in NSW to have the gun in a locked container which is bolted to the interior of the vehicle. Apparently it must be the equivelent of a gun safe for the car.

As coppers often get it wrong, I'd follow up with some of the other suggestions, just though I'd pass on what was taught to me.
Blue

herdsman,

I am a member of SSAA and regularly travel from SA into NSW to hunt pigs & goats, and I can tell you that these two states do recognise each others regulations. However it is imperative that the firearm is out of sight and is made inoperable eg. bolt and magazine removed. All ammo must be locked in a seperate container and also out of site. The firearms don't need to be locked in a box, but do need to be mechanicaly fixed to the vehicle. I use a plastic coated 6mm wire rope that I feed through the trigger guard and padlock to the rear seat mounts. I have travelled all over Aus and always take a firearm, but it's carried this way and never comes out. I only had to use it once when I hit a roo in WA and had to put it down. In SA we do a lot of culling in National parks and so far I havent found a ranger that was unreasonable so provided that you don't intend to use it and it is inoperable and out of site, you shouldn't have a problem.

Chaz

I have a small, household style, storage regulations compliant handgun safe 'blind bolted' into the back of my rig. This is on file with the police firearms branch as well. It is a brilliant thing to have for many reasons when travelling. Depending on where I'm going, I keep my valuables (camera etc) and other 'goodies' in that.

If the whole item won't fit in, keep your bolt, lever or shotgun's fore-end in the safe and you can 'demonstrate responsible transport' in my understanding. A strong, boltcutter resistant, plastic coated wire cable passed through the action and mag-well, padlocked to a secure non-removable part of the bodywork just adds security as well.

Have fun!

As long as it's bolt is removed and amo is locked away. Out of sight and you have made a effort to lock it in the car , as in a simple lock to the cargo barrier , you can even go into national parks

All,
As a licensed firearms dealer NSW in all categories a-h and classes 1-18 I will tell you that providing the following are met, there will be no problem in travelling with the firearms throughout the country"
1. Person in posession must be licensed for the categories in posession
2. All firearms must be registered
3. Firearms and ammo stored seperatley (containers do NOT need to be locked however category H (handguns) must be locked ie: container or trigger lock fitted

There are mutual recognition laws in place throughout Australia, and there may be certain time constraints where your posession in some states may be limited, usually 30 days + in that state for any continuous period.
As stated earlier in this thread, National parks, indigenous communities, and the like may not permit posession of firearms or transit through those areas.
If you have any other questions on this or would like further advice, email me itsales@bigpond.net.au
Don't listen to Police, they make up the law as they go, one will tell you something different to another 10 mins apart.

Cheers,
Wayne

This is a n excellant example of why if we could rid ourselves of states and just have a county and federal system of govment with the feds making all the laws.

Can't speak for the other states but in WA you will need a permit to travel with your firearm as we don't recognise other state licences. You can get one from the local station and last time I did one it was about $15 ... saves the hassle of getting stopped and charged ... fines are quite decent for firearm offences over here.

Good Luck

Troy