You can apply for this permit if you intend to possess or use a prohibited weapon for a purpose not covered by an existing Prohibited Weapons Permit. You must be able to prove that you have a genuine reason to possess or use the weapon. Please refer to the Schedule 1 Prohibited Weapons document for a full list of prohibited weapons in NSW.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
To be eligible for this permit you will need a genuine reason to possess and / or use a prohibited weapon.
Further eligibility criteria and details of the information you must provide with your application are outlined in the attached documents.
The permit will be issued for a maximum term of 5 years.
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fees for 2023-24
For each additional person authorised by the permit. Fees for 2023-24
Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 New South Wales
Weapons Prohibition Regulation 2017 New South Wales
Department of Communities and Justice
NSW Police Force
Firearms Registry
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
General Permit (Opens in new window)
