Firearms Licence Application Help
How to submit your firearms licence application in NSW
Applying for your NSW firearms licence is an exciting step toward becoming part of the sport shooting, hunting and collecting community and SSAA NSW is here to assist in the process.
This page explains how to submit your longarm firearms licence application in NSW, what documents you will need and what to expect once your application has been lodged.
To find out more about how to apply for your Probationary Pistol Licence (PPL), please click here
Become a member of an approved club or association
Before applying, you must have a genuine reason for owning and using a firearm. The easiest way to do this is by becoming a member of an approved organisation such as SSAA NSW.
Complete your SSAA NSW firearms safety training (FST)
Prior to applying for a firearms licence you will need to complete an approved SSAA NSW Safe Shooting Course (Longarms) through an SSAA NSW branch or affiliate club.
After successfully completing the FST course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment – which is a mandatory entry level requirement to the NSW firearms licencing scheme.
Gather your documentation
Before starting your application, make sure you have:
- Your SSAA NSW membership confirmation (showing your genuine reason)
- Your Statement of Attainment which you will receive from your Safe Shooting Instructor once you have successfully completed the safety course
- Your 100-point identification documents (driver’s licence, passport, utility bill, etc.)
- Details of your safe firearm storage arrangements can be found here
Submit your application online
Once your membership application and training are complete, you have gathered all the required documentation, you can apply through the NSW Police Gun Safe Portal. Here’s what to do:
- Log in to the Gun Safe Portal using your Service NSW credentials (or register at Service NSW)
- Select ‘Individual Licence Application’ (supported by a genuine reason)
- Upload your Statement of Attainment and membership confirmation
- Complete the online self-declaration (similar to the P650 process)
- Enter the club approval number which you can find here
- Review, pay and submit your application
- Once the application process has been completed successfully you will receive a case number which is generated by the Gun Safe Portal. Please record this for future reference
Wait for approval
Processing times vary, but you can expect to receive notification from the NSW Firearms Registry within approximately 12 weeks
Once approved, you will be issued a Photo Advice Notice, which you will need to take to a Service NSW Centre to have your photo taken for your licence card
Note – If you do not complete this step within the required timeframe (30 days), you will need to restart the application process
Congratulations and welcome to the sport shooting community
After your photo is processed, your NSW Firearms Licence will be issued and forwarded to you by mail
You are now ready to begin your sport shooting journey safely and responsibly with the support of SSAA NSW
Need more help?
If you have questions about your application, contact our friendly SSAA NSW team in the office who will be more than happy to help.