Firearms Heirloom Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to keep firearms as heirlooms.

 

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:

  • proof of ownership, or evidence the firearms were gifted or bequeathed to you.
  • evidence of the firearms’ historical or sentimental significance to you or your family.
  • an NT Police certificate confirming the firearms are deactivated, or proof they were surrendered for deactivation certification.
  • written details of your firearm storage arrangements.

Additionally, you must:

  • have a genuine reason for the licence and for possessing and collecting firearms
  • 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

Ongoing

Expiry

No expiry

Fees

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You do not need to pay any fees.

Other resources

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

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