Hey, I've searched for other topics on this and couldn't find anything. So I had a question, if you join the army/reserves, do you automatically get a shooting license, or do you still have to apply?

thanks in advance

Every state is different, you're still going to have to apply, but the requirements will vary.

Technically you are using the armys license, so you don't automatically get to go out and buy guns and ammo.

Check the laws for where you live and apply then.

To clear up my post, if you want to do your own thing civvy wise, you'll need to go and get a licence, you won't get (or will you need) a license for any ADF activities.

You will also not be automatically approved for a licence solely because your are in the ADF. All states require you to show a 'genuine need' for a firearms licence.

ok awesome thanks for the replies
not to sound rude though, how could ANY civilian have a genuine need for a weapon. does recreational use (ie, practicing at a rifle range, etc...) count as a need?

Yes. Hobby shooters (target shooting), pest eradication (primary producers, professional roo/pig/horse/donkey/camel etc shooters) Security guards.

oh ok, so hobby counts as a need as well as if you need it for a job.
awesome thanks for the information.

In most states to be classified a hobby shooter or sport shooter you have to be a member of a pistol or rifle club for a prescribed period of time, which is usually quite a long time.

And to keep your membership you have to turn up to so many meetings and shoots a year. Check out http://www.ssaa.org.au/ for more information.