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 the Licensing & security link and may be useful to new shooters.

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

New South Wales
SSAA NSW - Obtaining a licence
NSW Police Firearms Registry

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

Queensland
SSAA Qld - Getting a licence
Qld Weapons Licensing Branch

South Australia
SSAA SA - General information
SA Firearms Branch

Tasmania
SSAA Tas - General information
Tas Police Firearms Branch

Victoria
SSAA Vic - Become a shooter
Vic Licensing Services Division

Western Australia
SSAA WA - General information
WA Police Licensing Services

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