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 2024-25

General Duplicate Certificate All $75.00

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1996 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulation 2017 New South Wales

Transfer

Non-transferable

Administering agency

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.