Legistlative changes affecting the paintball industry (in Victoria)

[GNR_Hexen]

I think all Victorian paintball license holders should have received a letter from the Licensing Services Division early June 2008. This is for the benefit of everyone else who didn't get the letter (non-Victorians).

And I quote:
I wish to advise you that the Firearms Amendment Act 2007 makes change to the Firearms Act 1996, which are scheduled for implementation in July and September 2008. With specific regard to the paintball industry, the following amendments commence on 1 July:

Authorised interstate paintball marker licence holder who normally live interstate will be deemed to be the holder of a corresponding licence in Victoria for the purpose of participating in paintball gaming activities under the Firearms Act 1996 (s49(2));
Authorised interstate paintball marker licence holder who intend to permanently reside in Victoria will be permitted to possess, carry or use a paintball marker for the purpose of participating in paintball gaming activities for a period of three months from notifying the Chief Commissioner (s50);
Licence holders must inform the Chief Commissioner of any change to the 'reason for issue' of the licence within seven days of becoming aware of the change (s54); and
A Category A or B longarm licence holder will no longer be permitted to engage in sport or target shooting at an 'approved location of paintball activity' (s55 (1));


Should you require further information, update will be made available on www.police.vic.gov.au/firearms under ‘News and Information’. Alternatively, please direct any enquires to licensingservices@police.vic.gov.au or contact the Legislation Implementation Project Officer on (03) 9247 3728 between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
Yours sincerely
Wayne Ashley
Superintendent/Manager
Licensing Services Division
End quote.

Hopefully this means we can have more Victorian tourneys? :thumbsup:

[Chief Wiggum]

Thats great. Good to see.

[PAINTBALL PETE]

Unreal Victoria scenario paintball here i come.:clap:


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[Ben]

Nice, this is great news!

[lump_a_charcoal]

A Category A or B longarm licence holder will no longer be permitted to engage in sport or target shooting at an 'approved location of paintball activity' (s55 (1));


Did this mean that you could use a rifle at paintball venues previously?

[GNR_Hexen]

Did this mean that you could use a rifle at paintball venues previously?

Er... Well what ever was the case... It's not allowed anymore... :lol:

But seriously. Prior to the P License being available in Victoria people had to get a A or B license to own a paintball marker. I think this is still the case in some other states? But now that we have a paintball specific license they've phased out the A/B license requirement.

[Daggz]

Great news! About time :clap:

[HouseholdDog]

Yep the interstate thing is the only real change. But is a pretty good one.

I thought there was only 1 acceptable, reason for issue? : "To play paintball". Or this in relation to something else?

Things have been getting easier with the P class license really. Even the form has become easier. You no longer need 150 (??) points of ID. Only 100 needed now. I also think you needed a stat dec for pta's as well?

Having a separate license is great. :)

Agree with you on

[SwAmP tHiNg]

yeah, victoria, either on the move, or for the rest, the place to be!!
who knows, soon we might even get plastic card type licences!!

[HouseholdDog]

yeah, victoria, either on the move, or for the rest, the place to be!!
who knows, soon we might even get plastic card type licences!!
Mmmm lamination. *gurgle gurgle gurgle*

[GNR_Hexen]

Yeah I've gone an laminated my A4 license... Figured it wouldn't last that long in my gear bag otherwise.

[Neil]

Unreal Victoria scenario paintball here i come.:clap:


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Im holding you to that Pete....hope to see you at a scenario event soon!:armed:

[Whitey]

Unreal Victoria scenario paintball here i come.:clap:


me

Pete don't do it

I'm living here now and the only good part of Victoria is the road out
The weather is shit, cold, rainy and 7 seasons in 1 day :hammer:
all they talk about is AFL :sleep: and that is generally an arguement of my team is better than yours :rant:

and the rent is worse than Sydney :evil

I'd never thought I'd say this but I miss Sydney

[HouseholdDog]

Pete don't do it

I'm living here now and the only good part of Victoria is the road out
The weather is shit, cold, rainy and 7 seasons in 1 day :hammer:
all they talk about is AFL :sleep: and that is generally an arguement of my team is better than yours :rant:

and the rent is worse than Sydney :evil

I'd never thought I'd say this but I miss Sydney

Shun the non believer. :)

[Neil]

Bah, Sydney = gay capital of the world.....enough said :lol: