business.gov.au

Category H Sports Shooters Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence to possess and use Category H firearms for the purpose of sports shooting at an approved firearms range. Prescribed category H firearms include:

  • firearms that do not exceed .38" unless the firearm is for use in a specially accredited discipline, in which case the calibre may exceed .38" but must not exceed .45"
  • firearms that are self-loading, with a barrel length that is not less than 120mm
  • revolvers or a single-shot pistols with a barrel length that is not less than 100mm
  • firearms with a shot capacity that does not exceed 10 rounds
  • black powder or muzzle loading pistols
  • cap and ball percussion revolvers
  • highly specialised target pistols.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • comply with the relevant safe keeping and storage requirements under the Firearms Act 1997
  • not permit any unauthorised person to possess or use a firearm in the holder's possession
  • permit a police officer to inspect, at any reasonable time, the holder's facilities for the storage and safe keeping of firearms
  • not possess an amount of ammunition that exceeds the amount authorised in writing by the Commissioner.

You will also be required to hold a 'Permit to use Category H Firearms under Supervision for Sports Shooting' for 3 months before you can apply for the full Category H Sports Shooters Licence.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $244.00

Fees for 2023-24

Administering agency

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Police Civil Employment Unit

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.