Firearms Licencing

Question 0

How is a firearms licence obtained?

Answer 0

1) a person over 16yrs decides they want a firearms licence (16-18yrs parental permission required).
2) application for firearms licence lodged with police.
3) police conduct inquiries into the applicant’s suitability.
4) applicant sits and passes firearms test.
5) licence issued.

Question 1

What legal requirements are placed on a firearms licence holder?

Answer 1

• keep their licence legible and undamaged
• produce it to the police on demand, just like a drivers licence
• if they do not have the licence with them, produce it at a police station win 7 days of the demand
• if they change their address, notify the police within 30 days
• report to the police, in writing, the circumstance of any theft, loss or destruction of the firearm
• if death or injury results from the use of the firearm, report the circumstances to the police as soon as practicable.

Question 2

How often must you renew a firearms licence?

Answer 2

Every ten years.

Question 3

Which firearms licence categories relate to which types of weapons?

Answer 3

• Category A: Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms (not pistols, restricted weapons, or MSSAs).
• Category B: Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club.
• Category C: Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances.
• Category D: Firearms dealers.
• Category E: Military Style Semi-Automatic Firearms (MSSAs).