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Antique Firearm Collector's Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to possess and display firearms of categories A, B, C, D, or H that were manufactured before 1 January 1900. Antique collectors are not permitted to discharge firearms held under this licence.

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 a genuine reason or need for the licence
  • be at least 18 years of age
  • provide proof of residency in the Northern Territory
  • provide proof of identity
  • be able to meet the safe storage requirements under the Firearms Act and Regulations
  • provide a letter outlining the reason for wanting this licence and the theme and structure of the proposed collection.
  • have not been subject to a Domestic Violence Order within the last 5 years
  • have undertaken an approved Firearm Safety Training Course or passed an approved Firearms Safety Test.

Please note that you will be required to disclose any criminal history, or any history of mental illness or incapacity that may affect your suitability to hold a licence.

Duration

This licence remains in force for the life of the licence holder.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $309.00

Fees for 2026-27

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1997 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulations 1997 Northern Territory

Approval time

Up to 4 to 6 weeks

Administering agency

Northern Territory Police

Police Civil Employment Unit

Contact details

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