Become a shooter

The procedure in becoming a shooter and owning a firearm differs slightly from state to state. Please refer to your state links for more information. State firearm legislation summaries and a list of registration department contact details can be found under Licensing & security and may be useful to new shooters.

Australian Capital Territory
SSAA ACT - Become a shooter
ACT Firearms Registry

New South Wales
SSAA NSW - Applying for a licence
NSW Police Firearms Registry

‘Introducing the SSAA’ video
‘Introducing the SSAA’ video
 

Northern Territory
SSAA NT - General information
NT Firearms Policy & Records Unit

Queensland
SSAA Queensland - Getting a licence
Queensland Weapons Licensing Branch

South Australia
SSAA SA - Obtaining a licence
SA Firearms Branch

Tasmania
SSAA Tasmania - General information
Tasmania Police Firearms Services

‘What is the SSAA?’ video
‘What is the SSAA?’ video
 

Victoria
SSAA Victoria - Become a shooter
Victoria Licensing & Regulation Division

Western Australia
SSAA WA - General information
WA Police Licensing Services

Shooting a beginner's guideSecure your gunThe Junior ShooterHandgun shooting guideCompetition posters

Home > Become a shooter