Temporary Firearms Permit - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this permit if you have specific reasons to temporarily use a firearm in the Northern Territory.

Where the person seeking the permit is an international visitor involved in either competition shooting or safari hunting purposes, they should apply for an international visitors permit.

Licence holders must:

  • comply with the relevant safe keeping and storage requirements under the Firearms Act 1997
  • not permit any unauthorised person to possess or use a firearm in the holder's possession
  • permit a police officer to inspect, at any reasonable time, the holder's facilities for the storage and safe keeping of firearms
  • not possess an amount of ammunition that exceeds the amount authorised in writing by the Commissioner.

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 (for natural persons):

  • provide a genuine reason or need for holding 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.

To be eligible, you must (for businesses):

  • provide proof that your business or company is a Northern Territory registered business or an Australian Registered Company
  • provide details of the owners or directors of your company
  • be able to meet safe storage requirements
  • have a genuine need or reason for holding a licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $87.00

Fees for 2025-26

Other resources

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

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