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29 ISSUE 60 JUNE 2021 at the time of appointment. • If storing firearms for a mate, has the Firearms Registry been advised of the storage address? Ammunition: Make a point of checking that all is in order with your ammunition storage – 8. How do you store your ammunition? • Locked compartment inside firearms safe? • Locked container or cabinet separate from firearms? • Always ensure that ammunition is stored securely. A loose round of ammunition on the workbench or elsewhere could spell disaster. GENUINE REASON The question of genuine reason will be raised. Remember, if your membership of SSAA or any other club/association is your genuine reason for a firearms licence, that membership must remain current and valid. If it expires, so too does your genuine reason. SSAA membership covers Target, Hunting and Collecting. Remember to remain polite and courteous when being questioned on your activities relating to firearm types and genuine reason. Be firm in your answers, always citing your continuing compliance with all requirements. As keen shooters, we have a variety of firearms for a variety of reasons and we use each firearm as circumstance requires (eg. different competitions and certain types of hunting situations). It is important that you relay these reasons, if you are asked to clarify why you have so many firearms/why you need a certain calibre. EVENT NUMBER A COPS Event Number should be issued after inspection, once the police in attendance have filed their report of the inspection on the COPS data base. It is important that you receive this number as it is evidence that you have passed inspection. It is a requirement that this number is supplied along with any PTA for a handgun. If you have not received the Event Number within a couple of days, chase it up. When it comes your turn for inspection you will now have a better idea of what to expect. Do not leave your preparation to the last minute! We advise all members to remain proactive in ensuring compliance with all aspects of NSW firearms law. If your membership of SSAA or any other club/ association is your genuine reason for a firearms licence, that membership must remain current and valid.