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Heirloom Firearm Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

If the owner of a firearm that has been acquired as an heirloom is unable to establish a genuine reason for having a firearms licence, or if the firearm is part of a collection, that person is entitled to apply for a heirloom licence.

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 for the licence you must:

  • provide evidence indicating the firearm is an heirloom. This includes age of firearm, how long you have had it in your possession and how it was obtained
  • ensure the heirloom is permanently inoperable
  • be a member of an approved collectors club or association.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $53.00

Fees for 2025-26

Forms

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Exchange, Fees and Renewals (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1996 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulation 2008 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Australian Federal Police - ACT Policing

Contact details

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