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Application to Import Firearms or Firearms-Related Articles - Australian Government

Description

You will need this permission if you intend to import certain kinds of firearms or related items into Australia.

Firearm-related articles include:

  • accessories
  • parts
  • magazines
  • ammunition
  • components of ammunition
  • imitation firearms.

Articles can only be imported if they are listed in Part 2 of Schedule 6 of the Regulations. They must be imported according to the requirements for that item.

There are 3 requirements for importation:

  • import tests
  • serial numbers
  • safety testing.

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 this permission, you may need to hold a permit to acquire (PTA) from your state or territory firearm registry.

Fees

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No fees are required

Act(s) name

Customs Act 1901 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 Australian Government

Application process

Apply

Before you submit an application, you should contact your state or territory firearms registry. They will ensure that you:

  • understand local requirements
  • are licensed or authorised to possess the article for your intended use and provide a Permit to acquire (PTA), if required. 

A PTA is a statement by the relevant firearms registry that when your firearm is imported, you will be authorised to possess that article for its intended purpose.

Approval time

6 - 8 weeks

Administering agency

Attorney-General's Department

Contact details

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