Important info for Traveling O/S

[TYDDY]

Some time ago i mentioned how to take your marker O/S.
It has been bought to my attention the rules have changed. (thanks customs).
They will let you take them out and give you a B709a to bring them back but will seize them on reentry.
They have changed the laws. Even if your marker is registered in the country prior to leaving they will not let it back into the country. I was told this by a (as per normal) less than helpfull customs worker.
He said to look on the internet and the laws were changed nearly 6 months ago.
Please look into it realy good if you intend to go to ROTARUA.

[Orian]

The importation of paintball markers (also called skirmish paint
guns) is restricted under the Customs (Prohibited Imports)
Regulations 1956.

In order to import this type of firearm the importer will need to
obtain the written authorisation of the Police in the State or
Territory where the importer resides or the written permission of
the Commonwealth Attorney-General.

The importation of single shot or repeating action paintball markers
(both designed exclusively to fire paintballs) requires the written
authorisation of the appropriate State or Territory
Firearms/Weapons Registry, prior to the goods arrival in Australia.
The written authorisation will be in the form of a B709A.

The importation of semi-automatic and fully automatic paintball
markers requires the written permission of the Attorney-General
prior to importation.

Before importing, importers should contact the Attorney-General's
Department for further information on the requirements for
importing these items.

Paintballs imported with a marker will need the written
authorisation of the relevant State or Territory Firearms Registry
(B709A).

Paintball markers are also subject to safety testing and if
manufactured after 1 January 1900 require a unique serial number.

A paintball marker will only be released from Customs if the marker
passes safety testing and the importer produces the original
written authorisation of the Police (B709A) or the written
permission of the Attorney-General.

Paintball markers are not controlled by Australian legislation on
export.

Hope this helps just got it straight off the customs site.

Lindsay

[HellSpawn]

NNNNnnnnnooooooooooo....................

[Bill]

Any Kiwi's got any loaner markers?

(Knackers said he will take a tigershark)

[Blobby]

hey bill...knackers can take a tigershark out and bring it back with him if he has the right forms...it is a pump...

soo knackers call me if you want that tiger as i have a couple here for you
heheheh

guys...just sell you marker over there before you come back....easy

[JJJ]

This is what happened to Gary from Diablo Pigs when he went to France a few weeks back.

Had his registered impulse siezed.:mad:

[Knackers]

We SUCK:hammer: :hammer:

Man we are a first world country with a second rate union team & we cant even import a bloody toy?! I dunno,

Damn Martin Bryant to hell:mad:

[JJJ]

And if customs dont get you its likely Smarts Parts will!:eek:

More reason to get behind the associations that are working with the Commonwealth to change things.

[vonsplatt]

Maybe we could set up a supply of markers overseas,that have never been in Australia.If several teams are using them at different times it may be affordable.They could still be sold and replaced to keep up with the technology. Probably best done via the association.
October airfares to New Zealand are much cheaper. Around Christmas they go to $700 or more.

[vonsplatt]

There would be no problems with air sysyems,and accessories being brought in and out so a bare marker would cover it.

[Fuzzy]

This legislation was in effect well over 12 months ago. As we found out when doing some research before going to the States.
You can't take out Semi-automatic markers even if they are registered and expect to get them back in.
If it's been happening up until recently, well, consider yourselves lucky.

Fuzzy

[Kahnage]

Orian

Paintball markers are also subject to safety testing and if
manufactured after 1 January 1900 require a unique serial number.

I didnt know that they were made before 1900:D

I was looking forward to going to NZ...