Firearms permits and fees
The firearms licence forms are listed below. These can also be obtained from the ACT Firearms Registry.
- Genuine need - possession and use of a second or subsequent firearm (PDF, 53kB)
- Genuine reasons for possessing/using a firearm - primary production - category A or B licence (PDF, 55kB)
- Application for a firearm licence (PDF, 105kB)
- Recreational hunters (licence application purposes only) (PDF, 58kB)
Firearms licence fees
The cost of a permit to acquire a firearm includes both the registration of the firearm and the permit to acquire the firearm.
| Licence type | Term | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Category A, B, C or H firearms licence | 5 years | $75.00 |
| Category A, B, C, D or H licence (business or employment, occupational requirements relating to rural purposes or composite entity) | 2 years | $150.00 |
| Firearms Dealer's licence | 5 years | $750.00 |
| Firearms Dealer's Club Armourer's licence | 5 years | $100.00 |
| Collector's licence | 5 years | $75.00 |
| Heirloom licence | 5 years | $25.00 |
| Application to issue a copy of a licence or permit | $25.00 | |
| Application for a permit to acquire a firearm | $20.00 | |
| Application for registration of a firearm | $10.00 | |
| Application for endorsement of a firearm | $10.00 | |
| Probationary pistol licence | $25.00 | |
| Minor's permit | $25.00 | |
| Firearms permit | $25.00 |
Renewing a firearms licence
Existing firearms licence holders should apply between 30 and 60 days prior to the expiration of their current licence. Reapplication letters are sent out two months prior to expiry.
Licensees should make sure they renew their licence before it expires.