license for reloading????

landcruzr · July 21, 2009, 06:05 PM

A friend just bought a new reloading set up a one of the MAJOR retailers. While making his purchase, he was told that there is a purposal by our federal gov't that would require a license to purchase reloading equipment and/ or components.........
Anyone else hear of this????
I dont want to start a panic- and to me it sounded ridiculous!!!

Doodlebugger45 · July 21, 2009, 06:19 PM

I wouldn't panic about it.

alloy · July 21, 2009, 06:22 PM

I think he refers to the CIFTA treaty that was being trotted out for public spin display(again) during the horrific USA/Mexican gun border smuggling crisis of a few months ago.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ghlight=treaty

indiandave · July 21, 2009, 06:25 PM

That would have a snow flake in hell's chance of passing. They backed off the assault weapons ban. That is a much bigger goal for the gun grabers. I would not lose sleep over this.

Dragon55 · July 21, 2009, 06:46 PM

I agree that it's unlikely and no cause for panic.

"Why, the govt is about as likely to do that as outlaw cold beer or sippin' whiskey."

Uhhhh wait a minute they did do that with the 18th amendment! Yeah yeah they repealed it... right right... but the point is they tried it.

Just because it sounds stupid doesn't mean our wizards in Washington can't make it happen.

Manning Munitions · July 21, 2009, 07:49 PM

Dont lull yourself into thinking that this administration is "afraid" of doing either........they are simply waiting for the right moment. (Like if the "Obamanation" gets a second term, with nothing to lose):barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf:

cheff · July 21, 2009, 08:47 PM

I have even seen some good measures go through this year. Like the National Parks allowing CC. He will not attack guns this term, he will do it if he gets a second. And he will do it, he is a proven anti gun politician.

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · July 22, 2009, 04:00 PM

G'day. Some reloading components here including loaded ammo require ste shop assistant to see a firearms liscance prior to the sale being finalised. If you want powder they must record your liscance details.
Don't be so nieve to think it can't/won't happen where you are.

Doodlebugger45 · July 22, 2009, 04:26 PM

I'm not so bold as to say it couldn't happen here. But probably not anytime soon. Instead, I think the lawmakers will just keep adding specific taxes to guns, ammo, and reloading components just the same way they have special taxes that apply to alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline. They will just keep gradually increasing those taxes until it becomes ridiculously expensive to be a shooter.

Dannyl · July 24, 2009, 10:32 AM

Hi Skullandbones,
I was under the impression that all guns were banned in OZ, can you still keep them?
Cheers,
Danny

dakotashooter2 · July 24, 2009, 03:44 PM

Does that mean we would qualify to buy some REAL explosives. Woohoo

SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 · July 24, 2009, 05:26 PM

G'day Danny.
The short answer is most longarms are OK. No semi auto, lots of red tape,
Here is a link at TFL that covers the subject.
Stay here at TFL and you will often see posts from the land of 'OZ'.

wncchester · July 24, 2009, 10:37 PM

"Dont lull yourself into thinking that this administration is "afraid" of doing either"

It's not really on the burner for now but let's not kid ourselves, it's IS something the statists (Liberals/Socialists/Democrats/Main Stream Media/ACORN/University wonks, etc) would love to see.

Mao said, "Religion is the opiate of the masses." The opiate the statist is power over the masses.

indybrad · July 25, 2009, 12:50 AM

lets just keep hoping his approval rate keeps dropping and he won't get a second chance. I think it's down to 50% now

Ruger4570 · July 25, 2009, 10:52 AM

Several years ago ( 40 or so)it was "required" to have a "Powder Permit" to purchase gunpowder here. I don't remember if it was a County thing or a State wide situation. I don't know if it was repealed or just ignored any more. It wasn't hard to get one, just a PITA to do the travel and paperwork.

July 21, 2009, 06:05 PM	#1
landcruzr Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Posts: 122	license for reloading???? A friend just bought a new reloading set up a one of the MAJOR retailers. While making his purchase, he was told that there is a purposal by our federal gov't that would require a license to purchase reloading equipment and/ or components......... Anyone else hear of this???? I dont want to start a panic- and to me it sounded ridiculous!!!

July 21, 2009, 06:46 PM	#5
Dragon55 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 811	I agree that it's unlikely and no cause for panic. "Why, the govt is about as likely to do that as outlaw cold beer or sippin' whiskey." Uhhhh wait a minute they did do that with the 18th amendment! Yeah yeah they repealed it... right right... but the point is they tried it. Just because it sounds stupid doesn't mean our wizards in Washington can't make it happen. __________________ sailing ... A way to spend lots of money and go real S L O W

July 22, 2009, 04:00 PM	#8
SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Far Nth Wst QLD Australia Posts: 992	G'day. Some reloading components here including loaded ammo require ste shop assistant to see a firearms liscance prior to the sale being finalised. If you want powder they must record your liscance details. Don't be so nieve to think it can't/won't happen where you are. __________________ If you're not confused, you're not trying hard enough! When you're confused, I'll try to use smaller words!!!

July 24, 2009, 10:32 AM	#10
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	can you get guns in OZ Hi Skullandbones, I was under the impression that all guns were banned in OZ, can you still keep them? Cheers, Danny

July 24, 2009, 05:26 PM	#12
SKULLANDCROSSBONES65 Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Location: Far Nth Wst QLD Australia Posts: 992	G'day Danny. The short answer is most longarms are OK. No semi auto, lots of red tape, Here is a link at TFL that covers the subject. Stay here at TFL and you will often see posts from the land of 'OZ'. __________________ If you're not confused, you're not trying hard enough! When you're confused, I'll try to use smaller words!!!

July 21, 2009, 06:19 PM	#2
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	I wouldn't panic about it.

July 21, 2009, 06:25 PM	#4
indiandave Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 214	That would have a snow flake in hell's chance of passing. They backed off the assault weapons ban. That is a much bigger goal for the gun grabers. I would not lose sleep over this.

July 21, 2009, 07:49 PM	#6
Manning Munitions Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Posts: 20	Dont lull yourself into thinking that this administration is "afraid" of doing either........they are simply waiting for the right moment. (Like if the "Obamanation" gets a second term, with nothing to lose):barf::barf::barf::barf::barf::barf:

July 21, 2009, 08:47 PM	#7
cheff Member Join Date: June 4, 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	I have even seen some good measures go through this year. Like the National Parks allowing CC. He will not attack guns this term, he will do it if he gets a second. And he will do it, he is a proven anti gun politician.

July 22, 2009, 04:26 PM	#9
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	I'm not so bold as to say it couldn't happen here. But probably not anytime soon. Instead, I think the lawmakers will just keep adding specific taxes to guns, ammo, and reloading components just the same way they have special taxes that apply to alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline. They will just keep gradually increasing those taxes until it becomes ridiculously expensive to be a shooter.

July 24, 2009, 03:44 PM	#11
dakotashooter2 Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2005 Posts: 498	Does that mean we would qualify to buy some REAL explosives. Woohoo

July 24, 2009, 10:37 PM	#13
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	"Dont lull yourself into thinking that this administration is "afraid" of doing either" It's not really on the burner for now but let's not kid ourselves, it's IS something the statists (Liberals/Socialists/Democrats/Main Stream Media/ACORN/University wonks, etc) would love to see. Mao said, "Religion is the opiate of the masses." The opiate the statist is power over the masses.

July 25, 2009, 12:50 AM	#14
indybrad Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 229	lets just keep hoping his approval rate keeps dropping and he won't get a second chance. I think it's down to 50% now

July 25, 2009, 10:52 AM	#15
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	Several years ago ( 40 or so)it was "required" to have a "Powder Permit" to purchase gunpowder here. I don't remember if it was a County thing or a State wide situation. I don't know if it was repealed or just ignored any more. It wasn't hard to get one, just a PITA to do the travel and paperwork.