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Firearm Heirloom Permit - New South Wales

Description

You will need this permit if you have inherited a firearm that you intend to keep as an heirloom.

The permit only relates to a single firearm or a matched pair of firearms. The firearm must have been inherited within 6 months of applying and have been rendered permanently inoperable.

Please be aware that this permit does not authorise the purchase of any ammunition and licence holders must also comply with safe storage requirements.

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 provide:

  • evidence that the firearm was inherited within the six months preceding the application being made
  • proof of identity (if no other NSW firearms licence or permit has been held).

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 may be required to complete a firearm safety training course for longarms and/or pistols.

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 2025-26
General Duplicate Certificate All $75.00

Fees for 2025-26

Forms

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.

Supporting information

Heirloom (Opens in new window)