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Individual Firearm Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to use and possess firearms as an individual.

Licences can be issued for one or more purposes, including:

  • to participate in shooting competitions
  • to hunt animals
  • to play paintball.

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 at least 18 years old
  • be a fit and proper person for this licence
  • provide proof of identification
  • provide supporting documentation relevant to the reason you intend to licence a firearm
  • provide a serviceability certificate for each firearm you intend to licence
  • undergo a Firearm Authority Health Assessment
  • complete a Firearms Safety Training course

Please review the relevant information sheet for specific eligibility criteria for each approved purpose, including health assessment and safety training requirements.

Duration

1, 3 or 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Multi-purpose licence (with 2 purposes) fees:

  • 1 year: $692.00
  • 3 years: $800.00
  • 5 years: $874.00

Fees for 2026-27
Apply Application All -

Multi-purpose licence (with 3 purposes) fees:

  • 1 year: $861.00
  • 3 years: $1023.00
  • 5 years: $1134.00

Fees for 2026-27
Apply Application All $238.00

Application to have an individual or multi-purpose licence apply to 1 or more additional firearms. Fees for 2026-27
Apply Renewal All -

Multi-purpose licence (with 3 purposes) renewal fees:

  • 1 year: $118.00
  • 3 years: $242.00
  • 5 years: $353.00

Fees for 2026-27
Apply Variation All -

If you intend to apply for a different licence term, please refer to r 304 of the Regulations for fee calculation information.
Renew Renewal All -

Multi-purpose licence (with 2 purposes) renewal fees:

  • 1 year: $79.00
  • 3 years: $161.00
  • 5 years: $235.00

Fees for 2026-27

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.