General Permit - New South Wales

Description

You may apply for this permit if you intend to possess or use firearms for a specific legitimate reason not covered by an existing firearms licence or permit.

As part of this application, you must provide evidence that you have a legitimate reason to possess or use a firearm.

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 permit you must:

  • submit the application form and legitimate reason form accompanied by all requested documentation (including evidence of legitimate reason for the permit)
  • provide proof of identity (if no other NSW firearms licence or permit is held or has been held)
  • pay the required fees.

Please be aware that if you have never held a firearms licence or permit in NSW, or you do not currently hold an equivalent issued firearms licence or permit interstate, you will be required to complete a firearm safety training course. Further eligibility criteria is outlined in the attached documents.

Duration

5 years maximum

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $75.00

Fees for 2023-24

General Duplicate Certificate All $75.00

Fees for 2023-24

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1996 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulation 2017 New South Wales

Transfer

Non-transferable

Administering agency

Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Police Force

Firearms Registry

Contact details

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