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Arms Bill

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting clubs

212: Chief executive may make inquiries and request further information

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"The boss can ask you questions and for more information to help decide on your application."

When you apply for approval, the chief executive gets your application. They can ask questions to help them decide about your application. They can also ask you for more information or documents to help them make a decision.

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211: Application for certificate of approval in respect of pistol shooting club, or

"How to Apply for a Pistol Shooting Club Approval Certificate"

213: Decision on application for certificate of approval, or

"Can a pistol club get approval to use firearms safely?"

Part 5Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Pistol shooting clubs

212Chief executive may make inquiries and request further information

On receipt of an application for approval, the chief executive—
may make whatever inquiries the chief executive considers necessary to determine whether the application should be granted; and
may request the applicant to provide any further information or documents that the chief executive considers necessary to determine whether the application should be granted.