Gun-Formers (imitation weapons) laws and requirements for Australia

[hYpNoS]

Even though it takes time to get replies and action from them, especially at this time of year, there is still a fair bit of time before the new Megatron is released... and I am trying to petition to have a "registered toy collector" exemption for states like Victoria (like NSW has)

If I recall NSW has the megatron club to take care of that, would we here in vic need to form something like that as well?

The cost to legally own him is off putting to say the least but to join a club for a more reasonable fee would be great

[philby]

Currently looking at the Victoria information and came across this line on one of the pages linked to here
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/conten...ument_ID=34442

If you are still uncertain about whether a "toy" fits into the definition of an imitation firearm or firearm based on the above guidelines, LRD recommends that you seek independent legal advice.

So if I go to a lawyer and say I'm purchasing MP-36, show them all the info about the permit etc and they give me a letter or legal document saying something like "it is a toy, will not fall under imitation weapons, no permit should be required" then I can skip it?

[danny-boy]

It looks like MP-36 will be classified as a prohibited weapon (not an imitation) in NSW and illegal to own because of the silencer attachment . I'm waiting for the final decision.

Also learnt the only Megatron the current permit covers is MP-05 .

[Handsprime]

So chances are MP-36 is gonna be illegal to own in Australia?

[Smint]

Australian gun laws are retarded. I'm all for gun control but come on.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

It looks like MP-36 will be classified as a prohibited weapon (not an imitation) in NSW and illegal to own because of the silencer attachment . I'm waiting for the final decision.

Also learnt the only Megatron the current permit covers is MP-05 .

Damn! Was this announced somewhere or did you make your own enquiries?

Australian gun laws are retarded. I'm all for gun control but come on.

I know! At this rate we might as well just get licenses for real firearms!

[danny-boy]

So chances are MP-36 is gonna be illegal to own in Australia?

I'm not sure how or if NSW will affect other states. Their decision might influence other states but I don't think it's likely.

Australian gun laws are retarded. I'm all for gun control but come on.

+1

Damn! Was this announced somewhere or did you make your own enquiries?



I know! At this rate we might as well just get licenses for real firearms!

I made my own enquiries. They've had a few applications come through.

The decision has come through and I will be notified tomorrow.

[Sinnertwin]

Australian gun laws are retarded. I'm all for gun control but come on.

Tell me why they are, and then tell me why you used the word retarded to describe a situation in a seemingly negative context.

[GoktimusPrime]

As I understand it, prohibited still means that the toy is legal to own with a permit and safe storage compliance. So nothing's changed there. Secondly, G1 Megatron has the silencer and that toy also fell under the same legal classification as MP5 Megatron - i.e. prohibited (legal to own with permit and safe storage).

[danny-boy]

As I understand it, prohibited still means that the toy is legal to own with a permit and safe storage compliance. So nothing's changed there. Secondly, G1 Megatron has the silencer and that toy also fell under the same legal classification as MP5 Megatron - i.e. prohibited (legal to own with permit and safe storage).

1. I'm not sure what permit is required (I'll ask tomorrow), but MP-36 won't fall under the imitation firearm collector permit.

2. It's the first question I asked when they mentioned the silencer. I was told that G1 Megatron does not fall under the current permit and that the permit only applies to MP-05 (no silencer).