SSAA NSW

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. 19 Q: Where can I complete my collecting attendances? A: Collecting attendances must be fulfi lled by attending a Collector's Meeting. Members should contact their local Branch to enquire about the times and dates of collector's meetings. As with the range attendances if a member completes their collector's attendance at a non- SSAA club, they must forward a copy of the attendance receipt or a letter from the club stating they have attended to the SSAA NSW Offi ce. This attendance can then be included in their attendance count. Q: What happens if I do not complete my attendances, can SSAA NSW give me an exemption? A: SSAA NSW is not authorised to grant any extensions or exemptions for attendances. If you are unable to complete your attendances during the SSAA's prescribed reporting period, you will be included in our non-compliance report to the NSW Firearms Registry. The NSW Firearms Registry will contact any members who have not completed their attendances to request an explanation for non-compliance. Members need to respond to the NSW Firearms Registry if requested and supply any supporting documentation to seek an exemption. Q: I'll be unable to meet the attendance requirements because of illness, overseas / interstate travel, work commitments or other exceptional circumstances? A: If you're unable to attend for a signifi cant portion of the 12 months ending 31 March 2019 for one or more of the above reasons, you should obtain documents that support your circumstances. Do not send the documentation to SSAA NSW but retain it as the NSW Firearms Registry may request a written explanation of your non-attendance. Q: What if I don't complete the attendances and I don't have an extenuating circumstance? A: If you have not complied with the attendance requirements of your fi rearms licence and you cannot prove to the Commissioner of Police's satisfaction that compliance was not reasonable in the circumstances, your fi rearms licence may be revoked. Q: I'm licensed for recreational hunting/vermin control, I'm a SSAA member and I have a letter of permission. Do I need to complete the 2 club attendances? A: If you have a letter of permission submitted to the NSW Firearms Registry as proof of genuine reason for your fi rearms licence you're not required to complete the attendances. This also applies if you have your own property or R Licence which has been registered as support. Please note: if you're also licensed for target and/or collecting you'll still be required to fulfi l attendances for those categories. Q: How do I change the genuine reasons, and/or the support registered on my licence? A: You need to contact the NSW Firearms Registry on 1300 362 562 to discuss making changes to your fi rearms licence. You must also notify the SSAA National Membership Offi ce of these changes in writing by email to mem@ssaa.org.au or post to PO Box 282 Plumpton NSW 2761. Q: I don't own any fi rearms, am I still required to complete attendances? A: Yes, even if you do not own fi rearms you must comply with all the requirements of your NSW fi rearms licence including attendances. Most ranges have fi rearms which can be used for completing attendances. Q: Do I have to shoot, or can I just sign the Attendance Book? A: For target you must complete a shooting activity at an approved range. For hunting you must participate in an approved club event which involves shooting, hunting or fi rearms safety training. For collecting you must attend an approved collector's society or club meeting. You cannot just sign an Attendance Book without completing an activity. Q: Do I have to complete attendances under a Minors Permit? A: No, Minors Permit holders aren't required to complete attendances. Only adults (18 years and over) who possess a fi rearms licence are required to complete the appropriate attendances. If you have any questions, please contact the SSAA NSW Offi ce on 02 8889 0400 or email attendances@nsw.ssaa.org.au

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