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Shooter's Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to own, possess, purchase or discharge firearms for non-commercial purposes. The type of firearm authorised under the licence will depend on the licence holder's 'genuine reason' for using a firearm, including:

  • recreational shooting
  • hunting
  • sports shooting.

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:

  • be subject to conviction checks and domestic violence or restraining order checks
  • be a fit and proper person
  • be 18 or older
  • have access to an approved storage facility
  • provide safe storage documentation
  • have completed an approved firearms training safety course.

Duration

5 or 10 years, depending on licence category.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $255.00

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 1997 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulations 1997 Northern Territory

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.