Northern Territory - Obtain (Gun) Firearm License (Permit)

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Procedure

1. To obtain a Firearm License, you would have to visit your nearest Police Station who should be able to help you in getting the license. Also make sure you are eligible for applying for a license by looking into the list of eligibility that are provided under the Eligibility section of this page.
2. Following link provides the application forms that can be used : Application Forms
3. Following link provides you information about the list of Police Office Locations and their contact information which can help : Police Station Information

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Following link provides information about police stations where you could approach : Police Station Information

Eligibility

• Be of at least 18 years of age (or 12 years of age for a Junior Club Licence).
• Provide proof that you are a resident of the Northern Territory
• Provide proof of identity in accordance with requirements under the Financial Transactions Report Act (1988), which is the same standard which banks apply when you open a new account.
• Not be subject to, or not have been subject to a Domestic Violence Order within the last five years.
• Have undertaken an approved Firearm Safety Training Course
• Be able to meet the safe storage requirements under the Firearms Act & Regulations (see safe storage requirements for further information)
• Have a genuine reason/need for holding a licence (see genuine reason for further information).
  
  

In Case of Business or Company

• Proof that the business or company is a Northern Territory registered business or an Australian Registered Company (ACN)
• Provide details of the owners or directors of the company, or a nominee who will be responsible for the firearms to be held on the licence. These persons will be subjected to the same checks that apply to an individual who applies for a licence.
• Be able to met the safe storage requirements under the Firearms Act & Regulations (see safe storage requirements for further information).
• Have a genuine reason/need for holding a licence (see genuine reason for further information).

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Application forms that can be used : Application Forms

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This procedure provides you information about how to obtain a Firearm License or Permit in Northern Territory, Australia.

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