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Scientific Purposes Permit - New South Wales

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to possess and use a firearm for the purposes of conducting legitimate scientific research (research endorsed by a legitimate research body or university).

You will need to explain the purpose of your research and, in particular, why firearms are necessary for conducting it.

This permit also allows certain employees who are listed on the permit to possess and use firearms to assist with the scientific research. Only longarms, pistols, and tranquiliser firearms may be acquired under this permit, and all must be registered

 

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:

  • provide a certificate of successful completion of a firearms safety training course (if required)
  • provide written confirmation of details of the research project, purpose of the project, duration and location of the research to be conducted
  • show that the research is legitimate scientific research
  • show that the firearm is necessary in the conduct of that research
  • provide proof of identity (if no other NSW firearms licence or permit is held or been held).

Businesses, clubs or other organisations must supply their ABN, ACN, business registration certificate and public liability insurance documentation.

You may also need to complete an approved firearms safety training course. This requirement is dependent on whether you have previously held a firearms licence or permit in New South Wales.

Further eligibility requirement details are outlined in the attached documents.

Duration

Maximum of five years

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

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1996 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulation 2017 New South Wales

Transfer

You cannot transfer this permit to another person.

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.