Getting Started

Getting Started
In order to obtain a firearm, licence you must.

be a resident of NSW
be at least 18 years of age
be a fit and proper person to have access to firearms
have successfully completed a firearms training and safety course applicable to the type of firearm licence you’re applying for
be able to provide evidence to justify your genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm.

First Step

Become a SSAA NSW Member
To assist you in evidencing your application strongly consider becoming a SSAA NSW Member by visiting membership link below.
Once you have decided on your genuine reason/s (you can choose more than one) you can go online and register these SSAA activities by visiting membership link below.
GENUINE REASONS INCLUDE:
◾ Target Shooting (Longarm only)
◾ Hunting (club membership)
◾ Collecting
◾ Hunting other (R licence, property owner / permission.)
This will help your firearms application as a genuine reason, for target shooting, hunting and collecting.

Membership

Second Step

One of the first steps towards obtaining a firearms licence, and participating in the safe, fun and unique range of shooting sports that SSAA NSW offers, is to complete a Safe Shooting Course.
SSAA NSW has instructors from all corners of NSW who can assist you with this course. You can find a list of these instructors below.
Upon undertaking the course, you will be required to complete a written test and practical assessment. Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion, which is a prerequisite when completing your application for a firearm licence via the Service NSW – Legal and Police Services – Firearms licence site. www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/legal-and-police-services

Instructors

Third Step

What you will need to complete your online application with:
◾ A Service NSW Account linked to NSW Police Force
◾ A Firearms Safety Training Certificate
◾ Documents supporting your Genuine Reason and Special Need
◾ Credit card for payment of the licence fee or pension card

Application

Fourth Step

Once completed the application it will be adjudicated and if successful you will receive a letter of approval and photo advice from the NSW Firearms Registry which requires you to attend to your local Service NSW within 90 days to get your photo taken, failure to complete this process within the time frame will forfeit the application.
Once you have completed this final step you will then receive your licence via the post/mail.

Regular Try Shooting Days held across NSW

Many of our NSW ranges offer Try Shooting Days where you can try the sport for yourself under the careful guidance of Try Shooting Instructors. Head to our events page to discover upcoming Try Shooting events near you.