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Firearms Employees Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you are an employee who is required to use a firearm by your employer. Employees may only use firearms as part of their work duties and not for another purpose under this licence.

Employees are not permitted to purchase their own firearms and all firearms used under the licence must belong to the holder of a Corporate Licence. Some occupations, such as security guards or bank guards, will need to complete an approved firearms safety and training course.

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:

  • have a genuine reason for the licence and for possessing and collecting firearms
  • provide a signed letter from your employer (on letterhead) endorsing your application
  • provide details of the firearms and firearm categories you intend to use for training purposes
  • 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

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $26.00

Year 0-1. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Application All $52.00

Year 1-2. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Application All $78.00

Year 2-3. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Application All $104.00

Year 3-4. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Application All $130.00

Year 4-5. Fees for 2025-26

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1997 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulations 1997 Northern Territory

Approval time

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.