spud-u-like Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have a fully decommissioned AK47 assault rifle that has been fully decommissioned to the point that it won't be able to be converted to fire in the future, the weapon comes with the decommissioning certificate from a reputable gun smith. My question is does anyone know or can offer advise if I can bring this weapon out to Oz with me as part of my furniture consignment? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GeorgeD Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'd guess no...here's why... I investigated bringing a ceremonial knife into the country with my goods. I contacted Customs who told me to contact the police in the state I was going to enter (QLD) So I did. I would need an import permit to bring it in. And the only way to get a permit was to fill in a form and submit it to a QLD police station. It would then be processed and if granted, posted to a QLD address. I would also need ID to confirm I was a QLD resident. Seeing as I wasn't yet there and didn't have an address to send to, I couldn't get the permit. Nothing to stop me applying for it after I arrived and then importing though. Worth investigating to amke sure you get your timing right. There are also probably permits or forms you need to fill in to own something like that. The law applied to my knife even thgouh it wasn't sharp, as it resembled a weapon. Contact the Police in WA, there will be a firearms department happy to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud-u-like Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'd guess no...here's why... I investigated bringing a ceremonial knife into the country with my goods. I contacted Customs who told me to contact the police in the state I was going to enter (QLD) So I did. I would need an import permit to bring it in. And the only way to get a permit was to fill in a form and submit it to a QLD police station. It would then be processed and if granted, posted to a QLD address. I would also need ID to confirm I was a QLD resident. Seeing as I wasn't yet there and didn't have an address to send to, I couldn't get the permit. Nothing to stop me applying for it after I arrived and then importing though. Worth investigating to amke sure you get your timing right. There are also probably permits or forms you need to fill in to own something like that. The law applied to my knife even thgouh it wasn't sharp, as it resembled a weapon. Contact the Police in WA, there will be a firearms department happy to assist you. Thanks George, I currently work in WA and commute from the UK.....I'll wait till I return next week and make contact with the local police and see if I can make a start on the paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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