Originally Posted by Benz Dr.

There is no longer a registration here but you are still required to have a license to buy ammo. I have a POL ( posession only ) which allows me to own what I have but I can't buy more. Since the registraion is gone I think I will be able to buy privately but I would want to find out first.
A PAL is a license to buy a fire arm. You need a special restricted lisence to buy a hand gun or some restricted rifles. Full auto is banned.

When I go to buy shotgun shells they ask to see my paperwork. THey won't sell to me without it. I could buy it from someone so it's kind of limited that way. To get my license renewed they asked me all sorts of questions:
any criminal charges
changed jobs
been fired in last two years
taking any pills for depression
split up with wife or GF ( they have to sign the paper saying you're OK )
moved residence

Many other questions but all are designed to asess your risk factor. I got mine without problem but many people give up before they send it in because they know they won't qualify. The main difference being gun ownership is considered a privlegde here, not a 2nd A right.