Is this anyone here? Aliens in Australia!

[adamata]

So, who is this? It has to be someone here!

Ripley's Aliens gun too dangerous for Queensland, say cops | News.com.au

Love the caption under the photo.

 

[Ttaskmaster]

It could have been Marcel (aka MarsAttacks here and on The Aliens Legacy). He's in Oz, I believe... He makes some awsome kit, BTW...

Edit: Never mind - The collector is "Mark Hamish Beckett". Possibly a retailer?

 

[killrhertz]

It just might be! I thought this might happen when my pulse rifle came from HCG and HCG said that they hadnt had any problems with them coming into OZ but looks like there has been now. Mine was opened and inspected but that is about the extent of it.

 

[Berserk]

Ha ha, that is awesome. I'm surprised by some of the stuff I've managed to import in to Australia including one of the Resident Evil Samurai's Edge Colts, and they well and truely look like a real firearm!!

 

[Mr Abercrombie]

I can relate to this!!

I really wanted one of the HCC pulse rifles but couldn't afford it. So, I thought the next best thing would be a resin kit. I thought wrong.

This Wednesday, I will hopefully pick up my 7 piece resin kit from West Australian Customs after it was 'apprehended' at Melbourne airport. I recieved a letter from Australian Customs stating it was a 'prohibited import'. Yup, that's right; a 7 piece resin kit brought off E-Bay!.

Before I pick it up, I have to present a B709A Form (Importation of Firearms - Police Confirmation and Certification) that I had to apply to the West Australian Police for. The 'Assault Rifle' (as it was decribed in my letter) was also to be 'tested' to ensure that it could not be made into a real weapon. I wished them the best of luck with this as it was in seven pieces of solid resin (perhaps it could be used as a club?).

Once I've made the kit up and painted / weathered it I plan to display my Certificate next to it! :cool

 

[jedimaster]

I live in Perth also and have had customs open a lot of my stuff.

 

[Jannix Quinn]

Same. I hate customs.

 

[Junk Pilot]

Hi fellow Aussies,
It seems that Customs is very selective as I got a resin E-11 kit the other week without it even been looked at, despite the fact that it can be made to look like a Sterling SMG. Go figure.

I wonder if the QLD cops reversed their decision. I'd like to know the outcome of this.

 

[greatsaje]

And it perfectly legal the impot "movie swords" that can easily be sharpened and used to hack and slash.

Whats next, banning replica Harry Potter wands because they are pointy and thus a weapon.

 

[Unresponsible]

I hear conflicting information regarding QLD. I've heard it said in some places that pistols are fine, but replica machine guns are illegal. Other places say that MGs are fine.

Have four resin pistol kits on the way. Wonder how many will make it through...

 

[Berserk]

Move to SA guys, you can import replica guns no problems. Heck, there is a shop 5 mins away that sell airsoft pistol and rifles.

 

[KramStaar]

Each state is different and in all honesty it also depends on the customs officials on duty the time your import arrives. From what I know the Customs officer can impound the item without the need to call in the police and if he/she decides to pop it into the furnace, they are able to do so (again) without police involvement..

In the end, it appears that it depends as much on the person on duty as it does on the State in which you reside. @Berserk is correct and WA is also less worried about some items (although you'll have a bit of a challenge getting an Airsoft in).

The best thing to do is to approach your local police and get the correct approval (irrespective of the State in which you reside), even verbal. Most (but not ALL) of the recent high profile seizures have occurred simply because the importer has NOT made sure their house is in order and although it might not be necessary to get an actual paper permit, its always advisable to get the name and station location of the officer you approached for approval/advice in case of an over-the-top question.

Kind regards

MARK

 

[SPS]

Wow. Interesting. I knew that our import laws were strict, but this is a little harsh. I can understand the restriction of replicas of real firearms, but what is obviously a prop is just over the top.
Disregarding importing and exporting laws, does anyone know what the legalities are when it comes to gun prop building and/or selling from within Australia? Depending on these laws, the one positive out of this is that it just might present an opening to an avenue for a potentially lucrative market at home?
My intrigue has spiked

 

[jedimaster]

I'm in the 501st and have bought and sent blasters etc no problem domestically. If I can get an mg34 sent to my house no problem then internally it's ok. I can purchase an AK replica in town no worries, and I can even import them but as mentioned above , if it's coming in from overseas I just need to fill in a form with which flight the firearm is coming in on and no probs.

 

[KramStaar]

As Jedimaster said, there are generally no problems moving the items internally but its best to acquaint yourself with the laws of each state because some (like Tazzie as far as I've been told), don't even allow the possession of resin firearms..

Importing them can certainly be a problem and in most cases the importation of even replica firearms is restricted to those vendors who have a long history with the various authorities. For an individual its best to get the necessary approval BEFORE you make the purchase..

Best

MARK

 

[Kerr Avon]

Government myrmidons are useless in every country.

 

[Berserk]

Tas is very extreme with gun laws and most packages sent there are x_rayed, so anything gun shaped gets found and destroyed.

Packages sent to the other states sometimes get checked, so there might be some questions if you send gun shaped objects via post.

The main problem is that even resin guns look real enough for someone to threaten or "hold up" a shop, hence why the police block or destroy replicas.

 

[cratercritter]

Move to SA guys, you can import replica guns no problems. Heck, there is a shop 5 mins away that sell airsoft pistol and rifles.

You being sarcastic ?

....I would not move to SA guys (just yet). You can import some replica guns and depending on what you try to import, there can be 'problems' (whatever that means). Check or enquire with Customs and South-OZ police and if you are really keen read the local gun laws (as written in the Weapons Act). ....and Taking advice from anyone off the internet, and forums etc. should be with caution.

A shop that sells airsoft pistols and rifles ...huh?..... where's this shop?.
If so... you will need police clearance and a prescribed licence in SA for these.:confused

 

[Nwerke]

Just got the Weta notice, my Assault Rifles are shipping next week. Now 'Arc Generator' and 'Gas Projector' clearly didn't send up any red flags but 'Assault Rifle'...eh, this has me worrying, now...

Also, hallo and welcome to all the new Aussies!

 

[Mr Webber]

Last week i got a letter from customs stating that my three part, white resin Han Solo blaster had been seized and i had to provide a permit to claim the blaster, this has happened before so i didnt worry too much, just sent in form to customs saying i would be making a claim for the blaster and then sent in the usual form to VicPol licensing. The problem is that i got a phone call from VicPol saying that my permit was being denied.

I was told that the wording of the relevant laws are being changed and will come into effect after the 29th July 2011 and i should reapply for an import permit then using the B709B form. This is an issue because if i dont present a permit to customs within 120 days, actual words, "customs and border protection will apply to a Magistates Court to have the goods condemned and forfeited. Should customs and border protections application be successfull, customs and border protection will also apply to the Court for an award of costs against you."

So im left with a couple of options, apply and hopefully get a permit under the new wording of the law or go to Court and try and put across a reasonable case for the blaster to be released.

While this is all happening, my new replica all metal Beretta arrives in the post from sunny Queensland, go figure.