Originally Posted By: craigd
Thanks for taking the time to do the writeup. Would you have an idea what the typical cost for your "A" and "B" licenses are? What sort of time delay do you folks face when setting up the various interviews or site visits.

I ask because it seems to me that there are multiple steps in the process that can be used in various ways to make the process discouraging for the average law abiding citizen.

It was around $200 to apply, with a total timeframe of 6-8 months for approval to come through.
However this was heavily subsidised, with the current govt making it clear its user pays from here on in, so I expect it will get a lot more costly and complicated to obtain and keep a firearms licence.
There is also talk of a fee every time you register a new gun, which will quickly add up for us collectors.