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Collector Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to collect firearms and / or ammunition.

Firearms and ammunition may be collectable if they can be shown to have significant:

  • commemorative value
  • historic value
  • thematic value.

This licence does not authorise the use of any firearms under the 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 for this licence, you must:

  • be 18 years or older
  • be a fit and proper person
  • obtain a firearms awareness certificate.

Additionally, you must be able to prove that you are a student of arms and have been a member of an approved society of collectors for at least 6 months prior to your application being submitted.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will be required to maintain certain records as a condition of your licence, please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Duration

1, 3 or 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Firearm OR ammunition collector application fees:

  • 1 year: $424.00
  • 3 years: $467.00
  • 5 years: $505.00.

Dual-purpose collector application fees:

  • 1 year: $656.00
  • 3 years: $820.00
  • 5 years: $968.00

Fees for 2024-25
Renew Renewal All -

Firearm OR ammunition collector licence renewal fees:

  • 1 year: $24.00
  • 3 years: $64.00
  • 5 years: $102.00.

Dual-purpose collector licence renewal fees:

  • 1 year: $93.00
  • 3 years: $245.00
  • 5 years: $394.00.

Fees for 2024-25
Vary Variation All $382.00

Application to have a collector licence apply to 1 or more additional firearms. Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Act(s) name

Firearms Act 2024 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Firearms Regulations 2024 Western Australia

Administering agency

WA Police

Police Licensing Services

Contact details

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