Australia - Cancel Gun License

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. To Cancel Gun License, the applicant has to approach the Australian Government, Attorney – General’s Department link Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade link
2. The applicant has to write a request letter for cancellation.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. (If required)
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the respective office mailing address.
8. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. After processing your cancellation request, the firearms authority will provide confirmation that your gun license has been cancelled. This may be in the form of a cancellation letter or certificate.
14. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Request letter
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Proof of Firearms Disposal
• License Card Return
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Australian Government, Attorney – General’s Department
Robert Garran Offices
3-5 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
4 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Contact link


Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2 6261 3111
ABN: 47 065 634 525
Contact link
Australian Federal Police link

Eligibility

The applicant can cancel your gun license in Australia if you meet certain criteria. Here are the criteria for cancelling a gun license in Australia:

• You are no longer eligible to hold a gun license. This could be because you have been convicted of a crime, have a mental illness, or have been deemed a prohibited person by the government.
• You no longer want to own a gun. If you decide that you no longer want to own a gun, you can cancel your license and surrender your firearms to the police.
• You are moving to a country where you cannot legally own a gun. If you are moving to a country where you cannot legally own a gun, you must cancel your Australian gun license before you leave.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• Name
• Age
• Address
• Date of Birth
• National Identity number
• Contact number
• Email Id
• Postal address
• License Class
• Qualification details
• Profession
• Date
• Declaration
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Cancelling a gun license in Australia involves the process of officially terminating your authorization to possess and use firearms. The procedures for cancelling a gun license can vary depending on the state or territory in which your license was issued.

Information which might help

• The license is required for individuals who wish to own or use firearms for various purposes such as sport shooting, recreational shooting, hunting, or occupational use.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Benefits:

• Personal responsibility
• Physical discipline
• Confidence
• Stress relief
• Taking pride in gun ownership