Recreational Shooting
Applying for a 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.
Recreational Shooting
On rural lands (categories A and B only)
For recreational shooting on rural lands, the size of the property you wish to shoot on needs to be of sufficient size to ensure safe use for the category/ies of weapons. It is an offence to shoot on or across neighbouring private land without the owner’s permission.
The genuine reason annexure must be signed and dated by the property owner within the 12 months preceding the lodgement of your application.
Powerhead use for diving (category A only)
For this purpose you will need to provide a letter stating the reasons why you require the use of a powerhead whilst diving. This letter must be lodged with the Form 1 – Application for a Licence.
Form 1 - Application for a Licence (
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Form 1 - Annexure - Recreational Shooting/Fishing (
255KB)
Last Updated: 29/05/2009