Other Genuine Reasons

Applying for a Concealable Firearms Licence

The following is further information about applying for this specific licence type in addition to what is provided in “Obtaining a new licence”.

It is important you refer to both the general steps in applying for a licence and the further information provided here.

This will ensure all necessary information is provided in your application.

Veterinary Surgeon

If your business requires the use of category H firearms in the conduct of your business/occupation, you must complete Form 1 – Application for a Licence and provide a letter on your business letterhead outlining specifically why a category H firearm is required.  You must also provide information of any other members of your staff requiring the use of this firearm.  Employees of the business must supply a “letter of authority” from their employer verifying the application details and detailing the reasons why the applicant requires the firearm in the course of the applicant’s employment and the nature of the duties performed.  Category H firearms are restricted to tranquilising firearms unless a clear need to the exclusion of all other options is identified.     

Form 1 - Application for a Licence ( 553KB) 

Form 1 - Annexure - Occupational - Other ( 238KB) 

Government Service Entity

If you are employed by a government service entity you must complete Form 1 – Application for a Licence and provide a letter from your employer verifying that you are employed by a Government Service Entity, and outlining the duties for which category H firearm is necessary.

Form 1 - Application for a Licence ( 553KB) 

Form 1 - Annexure - Occupational - Other ( 238KB) 

Animal controllers

If you are an employee of a Council or Authority or AQIS you must complete Form 1 – application for a licence and provide a letter from your employer verifying the reason/s why category H firearm necessary and the nature of duties undertaken by you.  A list of other employees with an occupational licence for the council or authority must be provided as well. 

Form 1 - Application for a Licence ( 553KB) 

Form 1 - Annexure - Occupational - Other ( 238KB) 

Feral animal controllers

If you are an animal controller on a property you will need to provide the following information

• Your business details such as your registered business name
• Contracts from property owners you are providing the service to.
• Information in relation to the frequency of visit/s to the properties, details of types of firearms you intend to use in the conduct of your duties and the reason you have chosen the particular type of firearm must also be provided.
• A clear explanation of your need and why the need cannot be satisfied to the exclusion of other options.   

Note: This information must accompany your Form 1 – Application for a Licence.  If you are also applying for a category H use, you will need to complete a separate application. 

Form 1 - Application for a Licence ( 553KB) 

Form 1 - Annexure - Occupational - Other ( 238KB) 

NOTE: Failure to follow above steps may result in delays in processing your application or your application being determined based on the information on hand.