NSW Pistol Licence (H Class) Checklist
Please note that due to high demand, MFC will not be able to offer an H Class Probationary Course spot to new members until at least 2024.
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Attend an MFC introductory pistol shoot - booking is essential by emailing mfc.act.dc@gmail.com. Note that we will not be taking any new bookings for introduction shoots until October/November 2023.
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Join SSAA, if not already a member. You must remain a member of the SSAA to be in MFC.
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Email mfc.act.dc@gmail.com to request a membership form, price for membership and to register interest in the H Class probationary course.
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Specify when you did your introductory shoot
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Specify SSAA membership status
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Advise if you already have a range pass
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Advise if you already have an A/B (rifle) licence
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Fill out and return MFC membership form
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Pay MFC membership (and range pass if not already held). Note that you will not be able to do the initial “safe handling” shoot unless you are a current financial MFC member
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Do an initial “safe handling” shoot with MFC and receive a signed form
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Obtain 2 character references from people that have known you for longer than 2 years that are NOT directly related to you
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You will be contacted with a start date for the next available probationary course and supplied with the course material
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Submit signed “safe handling” form and licence application to NSW Firearms Registry with your receipt of payment
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This can take 6-12 weeks to receive your H probationary licence card
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While you wait, check out the other sub disciplines of the ACT Military Firearms Club. Our calendar is on the website www.actmfc.com – please check in advance that there will be an instructor, firearms and ammunition available on the day if needed. If you do not hold an A/B (rifle) licence, complete the long arms safety course with SSAA ACT
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Notify MFC once you have received your H probationary licence (plastic ID) so that you can be put onto the next available H probationary course
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You will be contacted with a start date for the next available probationary course and supplied with the course material
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Complete the H Class probationary course and receive a signed completion form
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After having held your H probationary licence for 6 months, submit the completion form to the NSW Firearms Registry
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After having held your H probationary licence for 12 months, an H category will automatically be added to you A/B licence and new plastic card issued. If no A/B licence is held, you will be automatically issued with a full H licence and new firearms licence number.