Firearms Regulations 1974 05-b0-03 Xml

Western Australia

Firearms Act 1973

Firearms Regulations 1974

1.Citation

These regulations may be cited as the Firearms Regulations 1974, and shall come into operation on the day on which the Firearms Act 1973 comes into operation 1.

2.Definition

In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears —

“category” means a category referred to in regulation 6A.

[Regulation 2 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6795.]

2A.Prescribed paintball guns and paintball pellets (s. 4, 8(1), 11A(2) and 19AA(2))

(1)For the purposes of the definition of “paintball” in section 4 of the Act, and sections 8(1)(ma), 11A(2)(da) and 19AA(2) of the Act, a prescribed paintball gun is a paintball gun —

(a)with a calibre of 0.68;

(b)that fires a paintball at a velocity of not more than 91.44 metres per second; and

(c)that is a single shot pump action or semi‑automatic,

except one that has the appearance of a handgun or any firearm listed in the Table to regulation 26.

(2)For the purposes of the definition of “paintball” in section 4 of the Act, and section 8(1)(ma) and (mb) of the Act, prescribed paintball pellets are gelatine capsules with a diameter of 17.27 mm filled with a water‑soluble marking dye of any colour except red or brown.

[Regulation 2A inserted in Gazette 24 Dec 2004 p. 6267‑8.]

2B.Prescribed amount of money (s. 19(1ab))

For the purposes of section 19(1ab)(a)(ii) of the Act the prescribed amount of money is $3 000.

[Regulation 2B inserted in Gazette 24 Dec 2004 p. 6268.]

3.Forms

The forms prescribed for the purposes of the Firearms Act 1973 are set out in Schedule 1.

[Regulation 3 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6795.]

4.Licences

(1a)For the purpose of making an application for the grant of an original licence of a kind specified in the second column of the Table to this subregulation —

(a)the form to be used shall be that specified in relation thereto in the first column; and

(b)the fee to be paid shall be that specified in relation thereto in the third column.

Table of application forms and fees

Form No.	Kind of Licence	Fee ($)
1	Firearm Licence — original issue (1 year) ..................	148
1	Firearm Licence — renewal (1 year) ...........................	32
1	Firearm Collector’s Licence — original issue (3 years) ..	177
1	Firearm Collector’s Licence — renewal (3 years) .......	32
2	Corporate Licence — original issue (1 year) ...............	305
2	Corporate Licence — renewal (1 year) ........................	80

(1aa)For the purpose of making an application for the notation of one or more additional firearms upon an existing licence the fee to be paid shall be —

(a)for a Firearms Licence or a Corporate Licence, $24; and

(b)for a Firearms Collector’s Licence, $24.

(1b)For the purpose of making an application for the issue of a duplicate licence or permit —

(a)in the case of a licence, Form 3 shall be used and a fee of $24 paid; and

(b)in the case of a permit, no particular form is required but the fee to be paid shall be that which would have been payable in respect of the issue of a permit for the unexpired period to which the original permit related.

(1c)For the purpose of making an application for the grant of a licence of a kind specified in the second column of the Table to this subregulation the form to be used and the fee to be paid shall be that specified in relation thereto in the first and third columns respectively.

Table of application forms and fees

Form No.	Kind of Licence	Fee ($)
3	Dealer’s Licence — original issue (1 year) ....................	305
3	Dealer’s Licence — renewal (1 year) .............................	75
3	Repairer’s Licence — original issue (1 year) .................	305
3	Repairer’s Licence — renewal (1 year) ..........................	57
3	Manufacturer’s Licence — original issue (1 year) .........	305
3	Manufacturer’s Licence — renewal (1 year) ...................	57
3	Shooting Gallery Licence — original issue (1 year) .............	197
3	Shooting Gallery Licence — renewal (1 year) ................	59
4	Ammunition Collector’s Licence — original issue (5 years) ..	187
4	Ammunition Collector’s Licence — renewal (5 years) ..	54

(2)Copies of the application forms required may be obtained, free of charge, from the Officer in Charge of any Police Station.

(3)The forms of licence referred to in the first column of the Table hereunder shall be used for the purposes respectively specified in relation thereto in the second column.

Licences

Form No.	Purpose
9D.	Firearm Licence.
10.	Firearm Collector’s Licence.
11.	Corporate Licence.
12.	Dealer’s Licence.
13.	Repairer’s Licence.
14.	Manufacturer’s Licence.
15.	Shooting Gallery Licence.
15A.	Ammunition Collector’s Licence.

[(4)repealed]

(5)The renewal of a Firearm Licence is not valid unless receipted at one of the collection centres approved by the Commissioner.

(6)The notation of a licence in respect of a further firearm shall be deemed to expire on the same date as that licence and to form part of that licence for the purpose of renewal.

(7)The fee prescribed for the renewal of a licence is subject to apportionment in accordance with section 18(4) of the Act as if it were payable for the issue of the licence.

(8)A licence shall not be renewable as of right.

(9)An application for the renewal of a licence may be treated as an application for the grant of a licence and, in particular, the applicant may be required to produce the firearm for inspection.

[Regulation 4 amended in Gazette 26 May 1978 p. 1617; 29 Aug 1980 p. 3034; 25 Sep 1981 p. 4094; 20 Aug 1982 p. 3268; 21 Oct 1983 p. 4267; 26 Oct 1984 p. 3455; 26 Sep 1986 p. 3687; 19 Aug 1988 p. 2914; 8 Sep 1989 p. 3173; 7 Sep 1990 p. 4698‑9; 20 Sep 1991 p. 4941; 26 Jun 1992 p. 2797; 24 Sep 1993 p. 5292; 16 Sep 1994 p. 4794‑5; 22 Aug 1995 p. 3828; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6796‑7; 12 Jun 1998 p. 3199; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2861‑2; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3427‑8; 31 Aug 2001 p. 4882‑3; 28 Jun 2002 p. 3097‑8; 20 Jun 2003 p. 2243‑4; 29 Jun 2004 p. 2540; 24 Dec 2004 p. 6269; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3001-2.]

4A.Ammunition excluded from Ammunition Collector’s Licence

An Ammunition Collector’s Licence does not apply to ammunition specified in the Table to regulation 26.

[Regulation 4A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6797.]

5.Permits

(1)In any case where the Commissioner is satisfied that a person requires to possess or use a firearm or ammunition for a limited period only for any lawful purpose, a permit may be issued under section 17 of the Firearms Act 1973, either —

(a)without charge, where that is in the public interest; or

(b)on payment of a fee of $41 for each month or part of a month.

(2)Application for a permit shall be made on Form 16 and the permit shall be in Form 17.

(3)No fee is payable in respect of an application unless a permit is issued.

[Regulation 5 amended in Gazette 26 Sep 1986 p. 3687; 19 Aug 1988 p. 2914; 7 Sep 1990 p. 4699; 16 Sep 1994 p. 4795; 22 Aug 1995 p. 3829; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6797; 12 Jun 1998 p. 3199; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2862; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3428; 31 Aug 2001 p. 4883; 28 Jun 2002 p. 3098; 20 Jun 2003 p. 2244; 29 Jun 2004 p. 2540; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3002.]

6.Restrictions, limitations and conditions

[(1)repealed]

(2)Where a notation of the kind set out in column one of the Table hereunder is endorsed on a licence or permit, that licence or permit is subject to the restriction, limitation or condition specified in relation thereto in the second column of that Table.

Notation	Restriction, limitation or condition
CP	Club purposes only.
AU	Approved Club activities only.
RR	Rifle range use only.
HR	Handgun range use only.
AP	For use as approved only.
SK	Held in safe keeping.

(3)Where the term “approved” is used in relation to any notation or to any activity, use or other thing it shall be taken as a reference to the approval of the Commissioner expressed in writing and communicated to the applicant, or, where the terms of the approval are varied subsequent to the issue or grant of the licence, permit or approval, to those terms as so varied in writing.

(4)Where a restriction, limitation or condition is imposed on the grant or renewal of a licence, permit or approval and no notation is endorsed the provisions of the restriction, limitation or condition shall be specified either on that licence, permit or approval or in a separate document specified on that licence, permit or approval.

[Regulation 6 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6797.]

6A.Categories of firearms

(1)For the purposes of these regulations a firearm is of the category indicated in Schedule 3.

(2)If Schedule 3 specifies a genuine need test for a particular category of firearms —

(a)an approval or permit cannot be granted and a licence cannot be issued to a person unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that category; and

(b)a person cannot be considered to have a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that category unless the test specified in Schedule 3 is satisfied.

(3)The genuine need test specified in Schedule 3 for a firearm of category D prevents an approval or permit from being granted, or a licence from being issued, for the purposes of a firearm of that category forming part of a genuine firearm collection but a genuine need test specified for any other category of firearm does not prevent the Commissioner from being satisfied that a person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that other category for the purposes of the firearm forming part of a genuine firearm collection.

(4)If, for a particular category of firearms, Schedule 3 specifies any restriction on the grant of an approval or permit or the issue of a licence, an approval or permit cannot be granted and a licence cannot be issued except in accordance with that restriction.

[Regulation 6A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6797‑8; amended in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3665.]

6B.Kinds of firearms for penalties under section 19 of the Act

Each category of firearms is a separate kind of firearms for the purposes of the penalty provisions of section 19(1) of the Act.

[Regulation 6B inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6798.]

6C.Meaning of “close associate” of the holder of a Dealer’s Licence in regulations 6D, 6E and 6G

(1)In this regulation —

“relevant financial interest”, in relation to a business, means —

(a)any interest in the capital or assets of the business; or

(b)any entitlement to receive any income derived from the business, whether the entitlement arises at law or in equity or otherwise;

“relevant position”, in relation to a business, means a position whose holder participates in the management of the business (whether in the capacity of a director, manager or secretary or otherwise);

“relevant power” means any power, whether exercisable by voting or otherwise and whether exercisable alone or in association with others —

(a)to participate in any managerial or executive decision; or

(b)to elect or appoint any person to any relevant position.

(2)For the purposes of regulations 6D, 6E and 6G, a person is a “close associate” of the holder of a Dealer’s Licence if the person —

(a)holds any relevant financial interest, or is entitled to exercise any relevant power (whether in his or her own right or on behalf of any other person), in the business of the holder, and by virtue of that interest or power is able to exercise a significant influence over or with respect to the conduct of that business; or

(b)holds any relevant position, whether in his or her own right or on behalf of any other person, in the business of the holder.

[Regulation 6C inserted in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3666.]

6D.Information about close associates of an applicant for the issue or renewal of a Dealer’s Licence

In an application for the issue or renewal of a Dealer’s Licence, the applicant must give the name and address of each person who will be (if the licence is issued or renewed) a close associate of the applicant and particulars of the nature of each such person’s association with the applicant.

[Regulation 6D inserted in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3666.]

6E.Dealer’s Licences — restrictions on issue

The Commissioner must not issue or renew a Dealer’s Licence if the Commissioner —

(a)is not satisfied that the applicant is to be the person primarily responsible for the management of the business to be carried on under the authority of the licence; or

(b)is of the opinion that a person who will be (if the licence is issued or renewed) a close associate of the applicant is not a fit and proper person to be a close associate of the holder of a Dealer’s Licence.

[Regulation 6E inserted in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3667.]

6F.Condition on Dealer’s Licence — persons not to be involved in firearms dealing business

(1)In this regulation —

“prescribed person”, in relation to the business authorised by a Dealer’s Licence, means a person who —

(a)has, within the period of 10 years before being employed in that business, been —

(i)convicted in this State of an offence under Part II Chapter IX or Part V (other than Chapters XXXIV and XXXV) of The Criminal Code; or

(ii)convicted elsewhere of a substantially similar offence;

(b)has, within the period of 10 years before being employed in that business, had his or her Dealer’s Licence revoked by the Commissioner for any reason;

(c)has, within the period of 10 years before being employed in that business, had his or her application for a licence, permit or approval refused by the Commissioner, or had a licence, permit or approval issued or granted to him or her revoked, because —

(i)the Commissioner was not satisfied that the person was a fit and proper person to hold the approval, permit, or licence; or

(ii)the Commissioner considered that the issue of the licence or grant of the permit or approval to the person would be contrary to the public interest;

(d)is subject to a violence restraining order as defined in section 11(4) of the Act;

(e)is subject to a conditional release order, a community based order, an intensive supervision order, suspended imprisonment or an early release order under the Sentencing Act 1995, or a similar order or bond made or entered into elsewhere; or

(f)is subject to a disqualification order made under section 27A.

(2)A Dealer’s Licence may be made subject to the condition that the holder of the licence must not —

(a)employ a prescribed person in the business that is authorised by the licence; or

(b)permit a prescribed person to act as an agent for, or participate in the management of, that business.

(3)It is a defence for the holder of a Dealer’s Licence prosecuted for an offence under section 21(2) of the Act of failing to comply with the condition referred to in subregulation (2), if the holder proves that he or she did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to have known, that the person employed or permitted to act as an agent for, or to participate in the management of, the holder’s business was in fact a prescribed person.

[Regulation 6F inserted in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3667‑8.]

6G.Condition on Dealer’s Licence — information about close associates to be provided

(1)A Dealer’s Licence may be made subject to the condition that whenever a person ceases to be or becomes a close associate of the holder, the holder must notify the Commissioner in accordance with subregulation (2) of —

(a)the name and address of each person who is a close associate of the holder; and

(b)the particulars of the nature of each such person’s association with the holder.

(2)The notice under subregulation (1) must be given in writing to the Commissioner within 7 days after a person ceases to be or becomes a close associate of the holder.

(3)A person must not, in any notice under subregulation (1), make a statement or provide information knowing it to be incorrect or misleading.

[Regulation 6G inserted in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3668.]

7.Applications

(1)Application for a licence shall be made to the Officer in Charge of the Police Station nearest to the place where the applicant resides.

(2)Application for a temporary permit may be made to the Officer in Charge of any Police Station where the circumstances so require, but should normally be made to the Officer in Charge of the Police Station nearest to the place where the applicant resides.

(3)When the firearm in respect of which a licence or permit is required is in the possession of the applicant at the time the application is made it must be produced to the person to whom the application is made, who shall insert on the application the required particulars of the firearm and shall initial those particulars as being correct.

(4)When the firearm in respect of which a licence is required is not in the possession of the applicant at the time when the application is made the Officer in Charge of the Police Station may, without charge, issue a permit to enable the applicant to obtain possession.

(5)The applicant shall, within the time stipulated in the permit, produce the firearm, together with the permit, to the Officer in Charge.

(5a)The applicant for an Extract of Licence is to pay a fee of $16 for the issue of that Extract of Licence.

(6)For the purpose of enabling the suitability of the applicant to be assessed, the applicant may be required to answer a written questionnaire relating to the Firearms Act 1973 and Regulations, and knowledge of firearms safety.

(7)Where the application is for an addition to a licence the application may be dealt with by way of expedited procedure by a person who would be authorised to grant a licence for the firearm to which the application relates.

(8)If the age of a person applying for a licence or permit appears to be under 18 years, the person to whom the application is made may require proof of the applicant’s age.

(9)A person wilfully misrepresenting his age or any other material particulars in relation to any application for a licence or permit shall be guilty of a breach of these regulations.

[Regulation 7 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6798‑9; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2862; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3428; 31 Jul 2001 p. 3918; 20 Jun 2003 p. 2244; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3002.]

7A.Extract of Licence

(1)An Extract of Licence is required to include on it a photograph of the face of the holder.

(2)A person to whom application is made for the grant, issue, or renewal of a licence, permit, approval, or authorisation may require the applicant to attend at a place specified, or of a class specified, when making the requirement for the purpose of enabling the photograph required by subregulation (1) to be taken.

(3)The Commissioner may, by notice in writing given to a person described in section 22A(1)(a), (b), or (c) of the Act, require the person, to attend —

(a)at a place specified, or a place of a class specified, in the notice; and

(b)within a time specified in the notice,

for the purpose of enabling the photograph required by subregulation (1) to be taken.

(4)If a person satisfies the Commissioner that attendance in accordance with a requirement under subregulation (2) or (3) would present unreasonable difficulty, the Commissioner may require the person to instead provide such photographs, together with such evidence of their authenticity, as the Commissioner specifies.

(5)A requirement may be made under this regulation even though the person whose photograph is required is already the holder of an Extract of Licence if the Commissioner thinks that another photograph should be obtained.

[Regulation 7A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6799.]

7B.Identity check

A person to whom application is made for the grant, issue, or renewal of a licence, permit, approval, or authorisation may require the applicant to provide evidence of identity in a manner approved by the Commissioner.

[Regulation 7B inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6799.]

8.Duplicates

(1)The Commissioner may, on payment by the applicant of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate licence or permit to replace a licence or permit lost, stolen or destroyed or issue a replacement Extract of Licence Card to replace an Extract of Licence Card lost, stolen or destroyed.

(2)No particular form is required for applying for the issue of a duplicate licence, and the fee to be paid is $24.

(2a)For the purpose of making an application for the issue of a replacement for an Extract of Licence Card, Form 5 is to be used and a fee of $16 paid.

(3)No particular form is required for applying for the issue of a duplicate permit, and the fee to be paid is the fee that would have been payable in respect of the issue of a permit for the unexpired period to which the original permit related.

[Regulation 8 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6800; amended in Gazette 12 Jun 1998 p. 3199; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2862; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3428; 31 Jul 2001 p. 3913; 31 Aug 2001 p. 4883; 28 Jun 2002 p. 3098; 20 Jun 2003 p. 2244; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3003.]

9.Change of abode or name

The holder of a licence, permit, or approval is required, within 21 days of a change of abode or change of name, to notify the Commissioner in writing of the change.

[Regulation 9 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6800.]

10.Guided hunting tours

(1)Where a person applies for a temporary permit for the purposes of a guided hunting tour and the person dealing with the application is not satisfied as to the experience, competence and safety of the applicant in relation to firearms of the kind to which the application relates he shall endorse the permit with a notation that use of those firearms is only permitted under the direct supervision of a person named.

(2)The person named under subregulation (1) as being responsible for supervising the use of the firearms may be required, as a condition of the grant of the permit, to acknowledge that he is prepared so to exercise supervision as to ensure that all reasonable and proper care is taken to prevent danger in the use of the firearm.

[Regulation 10 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6800.]

11.Safe custody

(1)A person who wishes to place any firearm or ammunition in safe custody shall make application on Form 18 and shall pay a fee of $107 a year.

(1a)It is a condition of the custody that, if custody is to continue for longer than 1 year, the owner is required, before the end of each year of custody —

(a)to request the Commissioner in writing to continue the custody for another year; and

(b)to pay in advance the fee for custody for another year.

(2)Where the Commissioner accepts into safe custody any firearm or ammunition from any person the Commissioner shall —

(a)cause an identifying tag or tie label to be placed on, or attached to the firearm or ammunition bearing the name and address of the owner and the depositor of the firearm or ammunition, the date of deposit, the type of firearm or ammunition, the maker’s name, the serial number of the firearm and the calibre;

(b)cause that firearm or ammunition to be kept secure under lock and key and regularly maintained.

(3)No responsibility shall attach to the Commissioner, and no claim shall be accepted, for any loss or damage in relation to any firearm or ammunition held by the Commissioner under this regulation.

[Regulation 11 amended in Gazette 21 Oct 1983 p. 4267; 26 Oct 1984 p. 3455; 26 Sep 1986 p. 3687; 19 Aug 1988 p. 2914; 8 Sep 1989 p. 3174; 7 Sep 1990 p. 4699; 20 Sep 1991 p. 4942; 16 Sep 1994 p. 4795; 22 Aug 1995 p. 3829; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6800‑1; 12 Jun 1998 p. 3199; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2862; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3428; 31 Aug 2001 p. 4883; 28 Jun 2002 p. 3098; 29 Jun 2004 p. 2541; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3003.]

11A.Storage security requirements

(1)A person entitled to possess firearms or ammunition of any kind is to ensure that the firearms or ammunition are stored in accordance with this regulation.

(2)Firearms and ammunition are to be stored in a locked cabinet or container that at least meets the specifications described in Schedule 4 or in such other way as is approved.

(3)A cabinet or container that can be unlocked with a key is to be regarded as unlocked if the key is left in the lock or is otherwise accessible where the cabinet or container is located.

[(4)- (6)repealed]

(7)A magazine is not to contain any ammunition when it is stored.

(8)Ammunition is not to be stored in a cabinet or container in which a firearm is stored unless the ammunition is in another locked metal container in which no firearm is stored and which is securely affixed so as to prevent its removal from the cabinet or container.

(9)Despite subregulation (8), propellant that is not incorporated in a cartridge is not to be stored, whether or not it is in another container, in a container or cabinet that contains any ammunition, firearm, or primer.

(10)The requirements of this regulation are in addition to, not instead of, any requirements under the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Act 1961.

[Regulation 11A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6801; amended in Gazette 24 Sep 1997 p. 5367.]

[11B.Omitted under the Reprints Act 1984 s. 7(4)(g).]

11C.Declaration as to storage facilities

A statement that a person is to give the Commissioner if it is requested under section 11(7)(b) or 20(1)(ad)(ii) of the Act is to be in the form of Form 17A and it is to be verified by statutory declaration.

[Regulation 11C inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6802.]

12.Disposal

Where the Commissioner disposes of a firearm or ammunition in his possession by virtue of his authority under section 33 of the Firearms Act 1973, he may —

(a)where the firearm or ammunition is suitable, enter and retain it in the Police Department Armoury and Ballistics Library; or

(b)dispose of it through the agency of the State Supply Commission; or

(c)destroy the firearm or ammunition by smelting or other approved method under Police supervision.

[Regulation 12 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6802.]

13.Revocation

A licence that has been revoked shall be delivered to the Officer in Charge of the Police Station nearest to the usual place of residence of the person in whose name the licence was issued, within 7 days of receipt of the notice of revocation issued by the Commissioner.

[14.Repealed in Gazette 30 Dec 2004 p. 6974.]

15.Shooting galleries

(1)The proprietor and any other person having the management or control of a shooting gallery shall —

(a)cause the several parts of the shooting gallery to be properly put together and securely fixed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner;

(b)cause every part of the shooting gallery within, along, or towards which it may be intended that any firearm shall be discharged, to be constructed of iron of such strength and thickness as is sufficient to resist any missile or projectile that may be discharged from that firearm and to be maintained at all times in good repair and condition to the satisfaction of the Commissioner;

(c)cause the shooting gallery to be so constructed that no missile or projectile that may be discharged from the firearms used therein can escape from the shooting gallery, if a firearm at the moment of discharge is pointed towards any target or mark that may be within the shooting gallery;

(d)cause the shooting gallery at all times when open for public use to be under the management and control of a sufficient number of competent persons;

(e)cause the letting to hire and use by any person of any firearm in the shooting gallery to be under the management and control of a competent person directly responsible therefor;

(f)take all reasonable and proper care so as to prevent danger from the use of firearms in the shooting gallery;

(g)not at any time cause or suffer to be used in a firearm any greater charge than is consistent with safety, and shall cause every firearm, whether loaded or unloaded to be pointed towards the target in the shooting gallery, and shall not suffer any loaded firearm to be taken out of the shooting gallery.

(2)No person hiring or using any firearm in a shooting gallery shall, while the firearm is loaded or being loaded, allow the firearm to be pointed otherwise than towards the target in the shooting gallery and no person shall take any loaded firearm out of the shooting gallery.

(3)No person shall wilfully, improperly, carelessly, or negligently interfere with any person or any firearm let to any person in a shooting gallery or with any shield, fastening, or fitting which secures or contributes to the safe use of firearms therein.

(4)A firearm can be used at a shooting gallery only if it is of not more than .22 calibre and it is —

(a)an air rifle; or

(b)a rim fire firearm chambered for ammunition that is no more highly powered than standard long rifle ammunition.

[Regulation 15 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6803.]

16.Reloaded ammunition

(1)A person licensed as a Dealer or Manufacturer shall, before selling or disposing of any item of reloaded ammunition, durably imprint in a prominent place on the cartridge package the words, “Reloaded Ammunition”.

(2)For the purpose of this regulation “reloaded ammunition” means ammunition utilising a cartridge case that has been used previously.

17.Ammunition sales

(1)For the purposes of section 30(3) of the Firearms Act 1973, the entry required shall be made in a permanent and legible manner in the record kept for the purpose.

(2)The record kept for the purposes of this regulation shall be maintained in Form 20 in an Ammunition Sales Book kept for the purpose, or in such other manner as the Commissioner may approve.

(3)Where the ammunition is supplied —

(a)in response to a mail order, the mail order shall be affixed in the Ammunition Sales Book opposite the relevant entry;

(b)in response to an order placed by another Licensed Dealer or Manufacturer, a copy of the invoice shall be affixed in the Ammunition Sales Book opposite the relevant entry; and

(c)in any other case, the person to whom the ammunition is supplied shall sign a statement in the Ammunition Sales Book acknowledging the truth of the details entered,

unless the Commissioner has approved of some other manner of maintaining the sales record, in which case the Commissioner’s requirements shall be observed.

(4)A person who is the holder of a Dealer’s Licence is required to retain an Ammunition Sales Book for 3 years after last making an entry in it except that, upon ceasing to be the holder of a Dealer’s Licence, the person is required to surrender to the Commissioner any Ammunition Sales Book in which the person has made an entry during the last 3 years.

[Regulation 17 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6803.]

18.Records of firearms dealings

(1)For the purposes of section 31(2) of the Firearms Act 1973 —

(a)the holder of a Corporate Licence shall, in a permanent and legible manner, maintain a record in a form approved by the Commissioner showing particulars of the firearms and ammunition in the possession of each employee at any time, the name and abode of the employees in such possession, and, where the firearm is carried elsewhere than on the premises of the organisation, the purposes and places where the employee is authorised by the organisation to carry the firearm;

(b)the holder of a Repairer’s Licence or Dealer’s Licence shall, in a permanent and legible manner, maintain —

(i)a record of all firearms and major firearm parts brought into stock in Form 21; and

(ii)a record of all firearms and major firearm parts repaired and delivered, sold or let on hire in Form 22,

and shall not later than the seventh day in each month lodge at the Police Station nearest to the premises named in his licence a copy of those records for the preceding calendar month, whether or not any transaction took place in that month.

(1a)In subregulation (1) and Forms 21 and 22 —

“major firearm part” means any slide, barrel, revolving chamber, frame, receiver, trigger assembly or magazine.

(2)A person who is the holder of a Corporate Licence is required to retain any record referred to in subregulation (1)(a) for 3 years after last making an entry in it except that, upon ceasing to be the holder of a Corporate Licence, the person is required to surrender to the Commissioner any such record in which the person has made an entry during the last 3 years.

[Regulation 18 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6803‑4; 12 Aug 2003 p. 3668‑9.]

19.Manufacturers

(1)The holder of a Manufacturer’s Licence who disposes of any firearm or ammunition shall compile, maintain and lodge records required by these regulations as though in relation to any such transaction he had been the holder of a Dealer’s Licence.

(2)The holder of a Manufacturer’s Licence shall, in a permanent and legible manner, maintain a record in a form approved by the Commissioner setting out a description and the calibre of every firearm manufactured by him, the serial number imprinted on the firearm, and the date of manufacture and shall not later than the seventh day in each month lodge at the Police Station nearest to the premises named in his licence, or at such other place as the Commissioner may direct, a copy of that record for the preceding calendar month, whether or not any manufacture took place in that month.

[Regulation 19 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6804.]

19A.Records for Ammunition Collector’s Licence

(1)The holder of an Ammunition Collector’s Licence is to compile and maintain, in a permanent and legible manner, a record of ammunition to which the licence relates in a form approved by the Commissioner.

(2)The record is to include details of —

(a)the dates on which ammunition was acquired or disposed of;

(b)the full name and address of the person from whom ammunition was acquired or to whom ammunition is disposed of, and the number of the person’s licence or permit;

(c)the calibre and quantity of ammunition acquired or disposed of;

(d)the number of cartridges forming the collection; and

(e)such other matters as the Commissioner may direct.

[Regulation 19A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6804.]

20.Premises

A Dealer’s Licence, a Repairer’s Licence and a Manufacturer’s Licence shall relate only to such portion of the premises at any one place as is therein identified, and shall not relate to more than one place of business.

21.Commissioner’s records

[(1)repealed]

(2)A register of licences shall be maintained by the Commissioner and shall contain the matters specified on Form 23.

(3)A register of permits and approvals shall be maintained by the Commissioner.

[Regulation 21 amended in Gazette 20 Apr 1979 p. 1051; 26 Sep 1986 p. 3687; 19 Aug 1988 p. 2914; 7 Sep 1990 p. 4699; 16 Sep 1994 p. 4795; 22 Aug 1995 p. 3829; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6804‑5.]

22.Search warrants

(1)A complaint to ground a search warrant under section 26(1) of the Act is to be made in the form of Form 24 in Schedule 1 and the search warrant is to be in the form of Form 24A in Schedule 1.

(2)A complaint to ground a search warrant under section 26(2) of the Act is to be made in the form of Form 25 in Schedule 1 and the search warrant is to be in the form of Form 25A in Schedule 1.

[Regulation 22 inserted in Gazette 28 Jul 2000 p. 4015.]

22A.Entry without warrant

(1)A member of the Police Force who exercises powers given by section 24(2a) of the Act without warrant is required to give the written report required by section 24(7)(b) of the Act within 7 days after the power is exercised.

(2)The report is required to include details of —

(a)the circumstances leading to the exercise of the powers;

(b)the grounds on which it was suspected that any firearm or ammunition might be found in the possession of a person in the circumstances described in section 24(2) of the Act;

(c)why it was necessary to act speedily;

(d)why a warrant under section 26(2) of the Act could not have been obtained in time; and

(e)whether the person, if any, holding a licence, permit, or approval for any firearm or ammunition found is, in the member’s opinion, a fit and proper person to hold it.

(3)If, when the powers were exercised, any firearm or ammunition was seized and taken under section 24(2) of the Act, the member of the Police Force seizing it is to notify the Officer in Charge of the Firearms Branch by telephone, facsimile, or similarly speedy means as soon as practicable.

(4)If the owner of the firearm or ammunition seized is neither the holder of a licence relating to it nor otherwise lawfully entitled to possess it, the Commissioner is required, within 21 days after notification of the seizure of any firearm or ammunition is given under subregulation (3), to give the owner notice under section 33(1)(c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of it.

(5)Subregulation (4) does not apply if —

(a)the owner dies or cannot be found; or

(b)a prosecution has been commenced for an offence relating to the firearm or ammunition seized.

(6)If the owner of the firearm or ammunition seized is the holder of a licence relating to it or is otherwise lawfully entitled to possess it, the Commissioner is required, within 21 days after notification of the seizure of any firearm or ammunition is given under subregulation (3), to —

(a)return it to the owner;

(b)revoke the licence and give the owner notice under section 33(1)(c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of the firearm or ammunition; or

(c)give the owner a request under section 20(1a) of the Act.

(7)If the Commissioner complies with subregulation (6) by giving the owner a request under section 20(1a) of the Act, the Commissioner is required, within the period fixed by subregulation (8), to —

(a)return the firearm or ammunition seized to the owner; or

(b)revoke the licence and give the owner notice under section 33(1)(c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of the firearm or ammunition.

(8)The period within which the Commissioner is to act under subregulation (7) is the period of 21 days after —

(a)information is supplied or a submission is made, in accordance with the request, in a form acceptable to the Commissioner; or

(b)the period allowed by section 20(1a) for supplying the information or making the submission elapses,

whichever happens first.

(9)Subregulation (6) or (7) does not apply if —

(a)the owner cannot be found; or

(b)a prosecution has been commenced for an offence relating to the firearm or ammunition seized.

[Regulation 22A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6805‑6.]

23.Offences

(1)Except as stated in subregulation (2), a person who —

(a)fails to comply with any of the requirements of these regulations within the time and in the manner provided; or

(b)contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these regulations,

commits an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding $1 000.

(2)Subregulation (1) does not apply to a contravention of regulation 26 and accordingly section 6(3) of the Act applies to it.

[Regulation 23 amended in Gazette 5 Mar 1993 p. 1489; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6806‑7.]

24.Safety standards and tests

(1)For the purposes of section 18(5) of the Firearms Act 1973, the prescribed safety standards and tests shall be —

Safety tests

Firearms generally

1.The firearm loaded with a primed cartridge case, fully cocked and with the safety catch or safety notch, if any, disengaged, shall not operate in such a way as to discharge the primed cartridge case when —

(a)it is held with the barrel vertical and dropped thrice, being re‑cocked after each drop, from a height of not more than 45 centimetres butt first onto a rubber mat 25 millimetres thick having a durometer reading of 70 or more and which is backed by a steel sheet;

(b)it is struck by a hammer with a rubber head weighing 600 g and having a durometer reading of 70 or more and a 100 g wooden handle which is held at the end of the handle with the head 30 centimetres above the place to be struck and allowed to fall under its own weight once at various distances along the length of the firearm with a maximum of 6 times with no pressure being exerted on the trigger and with the firearm being re‑cocked after each blow;

(c)if having an exposed hammer or exposed hammers or if having a bolt action each hammer or bolt tail is struck once by a hammer with a rubber head weighing 600 g and having a durometer reading of 70 or more and a 100 g wooden handle which is held at the end of the handle with the head 30 centimetres above the place to be struck and allowed to fall under its own weight;

(d)if having an exposed hammer or cocking device or exposed hammers or cocking devices each hammer or cocking device is moved back towards the cocking position 3 times and immediately prior to the sear engaging the bent or bents in the fully cocked position and with no pressure being applied to the trigger the hammer or cocking device is released 3 times and allowed to travel forward under the pressure of the spring.

2.(1)The trigger mechanism is not to operate when a force of 1 kilogram is exerted on the central point of the trigger in the direction in which the trigger operates except, in the case of a firearm designed with a trigger mechanism capable of being set, when the trigger mechanism has been set.

(2)In subparagraph (1) —

“set” means to operate a trigger, button, stud, lever, or other device so as to reduce the trigger pressure that is required to operate the trigger mechanism.

3.The firearm shall be fitted with an effective trigger guard.

4.(a)The firearm, unless it is a hammer firearm fitted with cock mechanism or safety bent, shall be fitted with a safety device which when engaged in the “safe” position prevents operation of the trigger mechanism and which can be disengaged only by a distinct pressure of the finger or thumb.

(b)The safety device shall clearly indicate that the firearm is in either a “safe” or “Fire” condition.

[(2)repealed]

(3)Target rifles, target hand guns, trap guns and other special purpose firearms may be exempted from some or all of the safety tests at the discretion of the Commissioner.

(4)Where applicable, the tests specified in subparagraphs (a), (c) and (d) of paragraph 1 of the Safety tests shall apply to an underwater explosive device, and, in addition, the device shall have a hydraulic safety lock incorporated in the design to prevent the power head discharging out of water and which shall become effective within a maximum of 10 seconds after the power head has been removed from water and shall be tested by means of dropping the power head onto a hard surface from a height of 1 metre with the muzzle in a vertical position, pointing either up or down, and with the safety catch in the “Fire” position.

[Regulation 24 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6807‑8.]

25.Delegation

(1)Any member of the Police Force may perform the Commissioner’s functions upon —

(a)any application made for the grant of a permit or a Firearm Licence; or

(b)an application for an additional Corporate Licence together with which application is made for expedited approval under section 18(10) of the Act,

in respect of a firearm described in Schedule 2, except that this subregulation does not give the power to refuse the application or impose any condition, limitation or restriction.

(2)Any commissioned officer may perform the Commissioner’s functions upon —

(a)any application made for the grant of a permit or a Firearm Licence; or

(b)an application for an additional Corporate Licence together with which application is made for expedited approval under section 18(10) of the Act,

in respect of any firearm that is not of category C or D, except that this subregulation does not give the power to refuse the application or impose any condition, limitation or restriction unless the commissioned officer is a superintendent in charge of a police district.

(3)The commissioned officer immediately responsible for the administration of the Firearms Branch may perform the Commissioner’s functions upon an application being made for the grant of an approval or permit or the issue of a licence in respect of any firearm or ammunition other than a firearm of category D.

(4)The Assistant Commissioner of Police responsible for the Firearms Branch may perform the Commissioner’s functions upon an application being made for the grant of an approval or permit or the issue of a licence in respect of any firearm or ammunition.

(5)In this regulation —

“commissioned officer” means an officer of police appointed and holding a commission under section 6 of the Police Act 1892;

“police district” means an area established as a police district under the Police Act 1892.

[Regulation 25 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6808‑9].

26.Prohibited firearms

(1)Subject to subregulations (2) and (2a), the acquisition, sale, possession or use of a firearm or ammunition specified in the Table to this regulation is absolutely prohibited.

(2)This regulation does not apply to a member of the armed forces of the Crown in the performance of his duties, or to any other member of a disciplined force approved by the Commissioner, or to the acquisition or possession of such a firearm or ammunition by The Western Australian Museum for purposes authorised by the Museum Act 1969.

(2a)This regulation does not apply to a firearm of category D if the firearm is licensed under the Act and what is done is in accordance with the licence.

(2b)In this regulation a reference to ammunition for a firearm that is prohibited does not include ammunition that is also suitable for a firearm that is not prohibited.

(3)Any firearm or ammunition the subject of an offence against this regulation shall be forfeited to the Crown.

Table of prohibited firearms and ammunition

a firearm of category D

a machine gun, or ammunition for it

a hand grenade

a mortar gun, or ammunition for it

a bazooka gun, or ammunition for it

a fully automatic firearm

a firearm designed to discharge tear gas, or ammunition for it

ammunition the missile from which includes any high explosive, smoke, chemical, lachrymatory agent, or flechettes

tracer ammunition

incendiary ammunition

armour piercing (hard steel core) ammunition

imprint free (accelerator) ammunition

ammunition the missile from which has a calibre of 20 mm or more

[Regulation 26 amended in Gazette 11 Feb 1977 p. 428; 22 Jul 1977 p. 2358‑9; 27 May 1983 p. 1612; 20 Dec 1991 p. 6370; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6809‑10.]

[26A.Repealed in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6810.]

26B.Certain licences, permits and approvals not to be issued, granted or given

[(1)‑(2)repealed]

(3)A licence, permit or approval relating to a firearm which —

(a)is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a firearm the appearance of which closely resembles a firearm the possession of which is prohibited under regulation 26;

(b)is a firearm specified in the Table hereunder —

The .22 calibre Armi Jager model AP 15 semi‑automatic rifle.

The .22 calibre Armi Jager model AP 75 semi‑automatic rifle.

The .22 calibre Squibman Model 16 semi‑automatic rifle.

The .223 calibre, Vektor make, H 5 model, pump action rifle.

The .223 calibre, Remington make, 7651P model, pump-action rifle.

The 7.62 x 39 calibre Cugir pump-action (Romanian make) rifle.

The .22 calibre Josef G: Landmann‑Preetz model JGL —Automat 65 semi‑automatic rifle;

(c)is, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a rifle or other firearm designed to be, or capable of being, readily adapted for use as a handgun; or

(d)is a revolving rifle, being a rifle the ammunition for which is loaded into and fired from a revolving cylinder or revolving chamber including the firearms of that kind in .22 rimfire, .22 magnum, .357, or .44 calibres marketed by Aldo Uberti or Westerner Arms and the Armi Jager model “Frontier Carbine”, but excluding any such revolving rifle that is a single action percussion revolving rifle and that, in the opinion of the Commissioner, has significant commemorative, historical, thematic or heirloom value,

being firearms of a kind in relation to which the Commissioner is of the opinion that the exercise of special precautions is required, shall not be issued, granted or given.

[Regulation 26B inserted in Gazette 24 Jul 1981 p. 3070; amended in Gazette 27 May 1983 p. 1612‑13; 27 Sep 1985 p. 3810; 14 Aug 1987 p. 3167; 10 Jun 1988 p. 1905‑6; 21 Oct 1988 p. 4241; 23 Jun 1989 p. 1807‑8; 20 Dec 1991 p. 6371 and 6373; 5 Mar 1993 p. 1489; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6810; 4 Sep 1998 p. 4866; 25 Oct 2005 p. 4804.]

27.Infringement notices

(1)For the purposes of section 19A of the Firearms Act 1973 —

(a)the amount prescribed by way of penalty referred to in subsection (1)(c), and subsection (2)(a), of that section is $376; and

(b)the notice to be served pursuant to subsection (2) of that section shall be in Form 9A, 9AA, or 9AAA, as the case requires, and is referred to as an infringement notice.

[(2)repealed]

(3)A notice withdrawing an infringement notice shall be in Form 9C.

[Regulation 27 inserted in Gazette 13 Jan 1978 p. 121; amended in Gazette 24 Jul 1981 p. 3071; 20 Aug 1982 p. 3269; 21 Oct 1983 p. 4267; 26 Oct 1984 p. 3456; 26 Sep 1986 p. 3687; 19 Aug 1988 p. 2914; 8 Sep 1989 p. 3174; 7 Sep 1990 p. 4699; 20 Sep 1991 p. 4942; 26 Jun 1992 p. 2797; 24 Sep 1993 p. 5292; 16 Sep 1994 p. 4795; 22 Aug 1995 p. 3829; 6 Dec 1996 p. 6811; 30 Jun 1999 p. 2862; 30 Jun 2000 p. 3429; 31 Jul 2001 p. 3913; 31 Aug 2001 p. 4883; 28 Jun 2002 p. 3098; 20 Jun 2003 p. 2245; 29 Jun 2004 p. 2541; 1 Jul 2005 p. 3003.]

Schedule 1 — Forms

Form 1

[r. 4(1a)]

(ORIGINAL)

(ADDITION)

Station....................... MDL No.................

Surname.......................... Initials...............

Telephone: (H)................. (W)..................

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR A FIREARM LICENCE OR FIREARM COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

Tick appropriate boxes

Kind of licence:Firearm Firearm Collector’s

LicenceoLicenceo

Category of firearm:A o B o C o D o E o H o

I .........................................................................................................................................

of (residential address) ....................................................Postcode ........................

(Postal address) ...............................................................Postcode ........................

apply for a licence to possess the firearm/s described in Part II in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973.

Is that your permanent residential/postal address?Yes o No o

I was born at ..................................................... on ............................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

1.Give any other name under which you are or have been known.............................

2.Are you the holder of a Firearm Licence?Yes o No o

If so state licence number .............................. expiry date ......................................

3.Are you the holder of a Firearm Collector’s Licence?

Yes o No o

If so state licence number ............................... expiry date .....................................

4.Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?

Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

5.Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm?Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

6.Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE (including traffic offences)?Yes o No o

If so give details ......................................................................................................

7.Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would affect you in the control of a firearm?Yes o No o

If so give full details ................................................................................................

8.What are your reasons for wishing to possess the firearm?

..................................................................................................................................

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature: ............................................Witnessing Member: ...........................

Date: ...........................................Rank & No. .....................................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING OFFICER

Type of firearm	Maker’s name	Serial Number	Calibre eg .22
Rifles — single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle Shotguns — single shot, repeater, pump action, self loading or double barrel Handguns — single shot, self loading, revolver or other
(1)................................................................................................................................. (2)................................................................................................................................. (3)................................................................................................................................. (4)................................................................................................................................. [Computer descriptions not to be used.]

Criminal/traffic records checkedYes oNo o

Restraining order records checkedYes oNo o

NEPI checkedYes oNo o

Firearms “NOT TO ISSUE” list checkedYes oNo o

PART III — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

*Strike out whichever not applicable

Application refused/granted by ........................................... date.................................... (a member of the Police Force authorised by regulation 25) If refused, reason for refusal .............................................................................................. Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable .............................................................. Permit No. ...................... issued *No permit required, both parties present
* * * *	Purchased from Owned and Licensed by Licensed Dealer Deceased estate of	............................. Licence No. ..........................
Address .............................................................................................................................. Added to Issued licence no. ........................ this ................ day of ................................................... Fee:$ .......... receivedreceipt no. ................. issued, banked on abstract no. ...................................................................... Attending officer ............................................. Rank & No. .............................................

[Form 1 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6811‑13.]

Form 2

[r. 4(1a)]

(ORIGINAL)

(ADDITION)

Station ................. MDL No. ...................

Surname ..................... Initials ................

Telephone: (H)................. (W) ................

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR A CORPORATE LICENCE

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of ...................................................................................Postcode .......................

in my capacity as .......................................................... of the applicant, apply on behalf of the applicant for a Corporate Licence for the firearm/s described below in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973.

I was born at ................................................................... on ..............................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

Name of applicant ...............................................................................................................

Address ...................................................................................Postcode ........................

trading as .............................................................................................................................

situated at ...............................................................................Postcode ........................

Particulars of firearms:

Description

Make and

Notation

Serial No.

Calibre

Date of Addition

or Disposal

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature: .............................................. Witnessing Member: ...............................

Date: ......................................... Rank & No. ..........................................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

* Strike out whichever not applicable

Application refused/granted by ......................................... date ........................................ (a member of the Police Force authorised by regulation 25) If refused, reason for refusal ................................................................................................ Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable ................................................................ Permit No. ......................... issued *No permit required, both parties present
* * * *	Purchased from Owned and Licensed by Licensed Dealer Deceased estate of	.......................... Licence No. ..............................
Address ................................................................................................................................ Added to Issued licence no. ......................... this ................ day of .................................................... Fee:$ .......... receivedreceipt no. .................... issued, banked on abstract no. ........................................................................ Attending officer ............................................. Rank & No. ................................................

[Form 2 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6821-2.]

Form 3

[r. 4(1c)]

Station ................... MDL No. .................

Telephone: (H) ............... (W) ................

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

Tick appropriate boxes

Kind of licence:

Dealer’sRepairer’sManufacturer’sShooting Gallery

Licence oLicence oLicence oLicence o

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF APPLICANT IS A BODY CORPORATE OR PARTNERSHIP

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of ...................................................................................Postcode ........................

in my capacity as .......................................................... of the applicant, apply on behalf of the applicant for a licence in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973 of the kind indicated.

I was born at ................................................ on .................................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

Name of applicant ...............................................................................................................

Address .............................................................................Postcode ........................

trading as .............................................................................................................................

situated at ..........................................................................Postcode ........................

Particulars of each director of body corporate or member of partnership:

SurnameOther namesResidential addressDate of birth

.............................................................................................................................................

Particulars of each close associate:

SurnameOther namesResidential addressNature of association

.............................................................................................................................................

1.Is the applicant the holder of any licence under the Firearms Act 1973?

Yes o No o

If so state licence number ............................... expiry date .....................................

2.Has the applicant ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?

Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF APPLICANT IS A NATURAL PERSON

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of ........................................................................................Postcode ........................

apply for a licence in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973 of the kind indicated.

I was born at ................................................ on .................................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

Trading as ...........................................................................................................................

situated at .......................................................................Postcode ........................

Particulars of each close associate:

SurnameOther namesResidential addressNature of association

.............................................................................................................................................

1.Give any other name under which you are or have been known.............................

2.Are you the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act 1973?

Yes o No o

If so state licence number ................................. expiry date ...................................

3.Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?

Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

4.Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

5.Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE (including traffic offences)? Yes o No o

If so give details ......................................................................................................

6.Give the addresses at which you have lived during the past 2 years ......................

..................................................................................................................................

7.Give the names and addresses of persons by whom you have been employed during the past 2 years .............................................................................................

PART III — TO BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature:........................................ Witnessing Member: .....................................

Date: ................................... Rank & No. ................................................................

PART IV — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

*Strike out whichever not applicable

Application *refused/granted by ..................................... date ...........................................

(a member of the Police Force authorised by regulation 25)

If refused, reason for refusal ...............................................................................................

Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable ...............................................................

licence no. .............. this ............... day of ...............................................................

Fee:$ .......... receivedreceipt no. ..................... issued, banked on

abstract no. .......................................................................

Attending officer .................................................. Rank & No...........................................

[Form 3 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6815-17; amended in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3669.]

Form 4

[r. 4(1c)]

Station ................. MDL No. ...................

Surname ......................... Initials ..............

Telephone: (H) ............ (W) ..................

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR AN AMMUNITION COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of (residential address) .................................................Postcode ........................

(Postal address) .............................................................Postcode ........................

apply for an Ammunition Collector’s Licence in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973.

Is that your permanent residential/postal address? Yes o No o

I was born at ................................................... on ..............................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

1.Give any other name under which you are or have been known.............................

2.Are you the holder of a Firearm Licence? Yes o No o

If so state licence number ............................... expiry date ....................................

3.Are you the holder of a Firearm Collector’s Licence?

Yes o No o

If so state licence number .................................. expiry date ..................................

4.Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?

Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

5.Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

6.Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE (including traffic offences)? Yes o No o

If so give details ......................................................................................................

7.Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would affect you in the control of ammunition? Yes o No o

If so give full details ................................................................................................

8.What are your reasons for wishing to possess the ammunition?

..................................................................................................................................

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature: .......................................... Witnessing Member ....................................

Date: ................................... Rank & No. ................................................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

*Strike out whichever not applicable

Application *refused/granted by ......................................... date .......................................

(a member of the Police Force authorised by regulation 25)

If refused, reason for refusal ...............................................................................................

Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable ...............................................................

licence no. ............. this ............... day of ................................................................

Fee:$ ........... receivedreceipt no. .............. issued, banked on

abstract no. .......................................................................

Attending officer ................................................... Rank & No. .......................................

[Form 4 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6818-19.]

Form 5

[r. 8(2a)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXTRACT OF LICENCE CARD

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

I .....................................................................................................................................

of ...................................................................................................................................

date of birth....../ ....../ ....... apply for a replacement of my Extract of Licence Card which has been *lost/stolen/destroyed.

*Strike out whichever is not applicable

I understand that a fee must be paid to replace the Card.

Signature: .........................................	Witnessed by: ....................................
Date: ...................................................	Police Station: ...................................
Firearm Licence No.: .......................

[Form 5 inserted in Gazette 31 Jul 2001 p. 3914.]

[Forms 6‑8 deleted in Gazette 20 Dec 1991 p. 6373.]

[Form 9 deleted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6823.]

Form 9A

[s. 19A; r. 27(1)(b)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

INFRINGEMENT NUMBER

Commissioner of Police

Penalty $

	LICENCE EXPIRED

	LICENCE NUMBER

FIREARM LICENCE

TAKE NOTICE — The licence held by you has expired and has not been renewed within THREE MONTHS of the expiry date. An offence against section 19(1) of the Firearms Act 1973 may be alleged against you.

You may dispose of the matter by —

(a)giving an explanation for your failure to renew your licence to the police officer serving this notice and if the Commissioner of Police is satisfied with your explanation the infringement notice will be withdrawn;

(b)paying the infringement penalty of $ and the firearms licence renewal fee to the Commissioner of Police within 28 days of the service of this notice — see over for payment details; or

(c)you may have the matter dealt with by a Court (do not pay this infringement).

IMPORTANT: The payment of your firearms licence renewal fee should be made forthwith at the participating payment centre nearest to you — see the reverse of this form for payment details.

________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVING OFFICER

THIS INFRINGEMENT FORM ALONG WITH THE LICENCE RENEWAL IS TO BE SERVED ON AND GIVEN TO THE LICENCE HOLDER AND SERVICE DETAILS COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INQUIRY FORM AND INSTRUCTION SHEET.

[Form 9A inserted in Gazette 31 Jul 2001 p. 3914-15.]

Form 9AA

[s. 19A; r. 27(1)(b)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

INFRINGEMENT NUMBER

Commissioner of Police

Penalty $

	LICENCE EXPIRED

	LICENCE NUMBER

FIREARM COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

You may dispose of the matter by —

(b)paying the infringement penalty of $ and the Firearm Collector’s Licence renewal fee to the Commissioner of Police within 28 days of the service of this notice — see over for payment details; or

(c)you may have the matter dealt with by a Court (do not pay this infringement).

IMPORTANT: The payment of your Firearm Collector’s Licence renewal fee should be made forthwith at the participating payment centre nearest to you — see the reverse of this form for payment details.

________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVING OFFICER

THIS INFRINGEMENT FORM ALONG WITH THE LICENCE RENEWAL IS TO BE SERVED ON AND GIVEN TO THE LICENCE HOLDER AND SERVICE DETAILS COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INQUIRY FORM AND INSTRUCTION SHEET.

[Form 9AA inserted in Gazette 31 Jul 2001 p. 3915-16.]

Form 9AAA

[s. 19A; r. 27(1)(b)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

INFRINGEMENT NUMBER

Commissioner of Police

Penalty $

	LICENCE EXPIRED

	LICENCE NUMBER

AMMUNITION COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

You may dispose of the matter by —

(b)paying the infringement penalty of $ and the Ammunition Collector’s Licence renewal fee to the Commissioner of Police within 28 days of the service of this notice — see over for payment details; or

(c)you may have the matter dealt with by a Court (do not pay this infringement).

IMPORTANT: The payment of your Ammunition Collector’s Licence renewal fee should be made forthwith at the participating payment centre nearest to you — see the reverse of this form for payment details.

________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVING OFFICER

THIS INFRINGEMENT FORM ALONG WITH THE LICENCE RENEWAL IS TO BE SERVED ON AND GIVEN TO THE LICENCE HOLDER AND SERVICE DETAILS COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INQUIRY FORM AND INSTRUCTION SHEET.

[Form 9AAA inserted in Gazette 31 Jul 2001 p. 3916-17.]

[Form 9B deleted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6823.]

Form 9C

[s. 19A; r. 27(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

WITHDRAWAL OF INFRINGEMENT NOTICE

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

Tick appropriate box

Kind of licence:

FirearmFirearm Collector’sAmmunition Collector’s

Licence oLicence oLicence o

TAKE NOTICE — An infringement notice was served on you on ...................................

because of the expiry of the licence held by you that is indicated above.

The infringement notice is withdrawn under section 19A(5) of the Act.

*No further action is intended.

*It is proposed to take Court proceedings in respect of the matter.

*[Strike out whichever not applicable]

Signed .................................................................................................................................

(authorised officer)

Date on which this notice sent ............................................................................................

[Form 9C inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6824.]

Form 9D

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

FIREARM LICENCE

	LICENCE EXPIRES/EXPIRED [appropriate entry and date to be inserted here]

	LICENCE NUMBER

Is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(a) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess, carry, and lawfully use, the firearms described below, and ammunition for them, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

Cat.

Description

Make &

Notation

Serial No.

Calibre

Date of Disposal

or Addition

Any alterations to above, or entries below this line must be noted by a Police Officer.

IMPORTANT

This licence includes payment for your Extract of Licence Card. The Extract of Licence Card will carry your photograph image and is compulsory for all Firearm Licence holders. YOU MUST ATTEND IN PERSON.

WARNING

THIS IS NOT A VALID LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED.

[Form 9D inserted in Gazette 31 Jul 2001 p. 3417.]

Form 10

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

FIREARM COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

FEE

Description

Make and

Notation

Serial No.

Calibre

Date of Addition

or Disposal

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess, but not to carry or use, the firearms described above, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

Signature of Holder ..............................................

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 10 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6825.]

Form 11

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

CORPORATE LICENCE

FEE

Description

Make and

Notation

Serial No.

Calibre

Date of Addition

or Disposal

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(c) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess the firearms described above, and ammunition for them, and may permit any person to whom section 16(2) of the Act applies to possess, carry and use any such firearm or ammunition on its premises or in the course of carrying out a function approved by the Commissioner and authorised by it, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 11 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6826.]

Form 12

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

DEALER’S LICENCE

FEE

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

at .........................................................................................................................................

(premises)

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(d) of the Firearms Act 1973 to deal in firearms and ammunition on the above premises and is otherwise authorised in accordance with that provision, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 12 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6827.]

Form 13

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

REPAIRER’S LICENCE

FEE

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

at .........................................................................................................................................

(premises)

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(e) of the Firearms Act 1973 to repair firearms on the above premises and is otherwise authorised in accordance with that provision, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 13 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6828.]

Form 14

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

MANUFACTURER’S LICENCE

FEE

Kinds of firearms or ammunition:

.............................................................................................................................................

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

at .........................................................................................................................................

(premises)

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(f) of the Firearms Act 1973 to manufacture firearms or ammunition of the kind specified above on the above premises and is otherwise authorised in accordance with that provision, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 14 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6829.]

Form 15

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

SHOOTING GALLERY LICENCE

FEE

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

at .........................................................................................................................................

(premises)

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(g) of the Firearms Act 1973 to conduct a shooting gallery on the above premises in accordance with the regulations, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

[Form 15 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6830.]

Form 15A

[r. 4(3)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

AMMUNITION COLLECTOR’S LICENCE

FEE

ISSUED TO

Licence No.
Licence Expired

is licensed in accordance with section 16(1)(h) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess and carry, but not to use, ammunition for the purposes of collection except if it is ammunition that is of a type prescribed as being ammunition to which an Ammunition Collector’s Licence does not apply, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS ATTACHED

Signature of Holder ..............................................

NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER

Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.

The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is received or not.

If a licence is no longer required, contact police immediately and arrange cancellation.

[Form 15A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6831.]

Form 16

[s. 17; r. 5(2)]

Station ................. MDL No. .............

Surname ......................... Initials .........

Telephone: (H) ............. (W) .............

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY PERMIT

A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

*Strike out whichever not applicable

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of .........................................................................Postcode ...................................

apply for a temporary permit to * possess and use/possess the firearm/s and ammunition described in Part II in accordance with section 17 of the Firearms Act 1973.

The firearm/s and ammunition are owned by .....................................................................

and a licence for them is held by ........................................................................................

The permit is sought for the period commencing on ..........................................................

and ending on .................................... for the purpose of ...................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

I was born at ....................................................... on ..........................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

1.Give any other name under which you are or have been known.............................

2.Are you the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act 1973?

Yes o No o

If so state licence number ................................ expiry date ....................................

3.Have you ever been refused a licence or permit for a firearm anywhere?

Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

4.Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes o No o

If so state when and where ......................................................................................

5.Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE (including traffic offences)? Yes o No o

If so give details ......................................................................................................

6.Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would affect you in the control of a firearm? Yes o No o

If so give full details ...............................................................................................

7.What are your reasons for wishing to possess the firearms or ammunition?

..................................................................................................................................

I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.

Signature: ....................................... Witnessing Member: ......................................

Date: ................................... Rank & No. ................................................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING OFFICER

Type of firearm	Maker’s name	Serial Number	Calibre eg .22
Rifles — single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle Shotguns — single shot, repeater, pump action, self loading or double barrel Handguns — single shot, self loading, revolver or other
(1).................................................................................................................................. (2).................................................................................................................................. (3).................................................................................................................................. (4).................................................................................................................................. Ammunition ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. [Computer descriptions not to be used.]

PART III — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

*Strike out whichever not applicable

Application *refused/granted by ....................................... date .........................................

(a member of the Police Force authorised by the Commissioner)

If refused, reason for refusal ...............................................................................................

Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable ...............................................................

permit no. ............. this ............... day of .................................................................

Fee:$ ............ receivedreceipt no. ............ issued, banked on

abstract no. ......................................................................

Attending officer ................................................. Rank & No. ..........................................

[Form 16 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6832-4.]

Form 17

No. .......................

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

TEMPORARY PERMIT

THIS PERMIT AUTHORISES THE HOLDER ................................................................

of .......................................................... Post Code .............. Date of Birth ......................

to possess and carry, or

to possess, carry and lawfully use

the following firearms and ammunition —

Description

Make

Number

Calibre

.............................

owned by ......................................................

licensed by ...................................................

Original permit

Renewed permit (Original permit No. .......................)

for the period commencing on the .............................. day of ...........................................,

20............, and expiring on the .................... day of ..........................................................,

20............, for the purpose of ..............................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

..............................................................

(Applicant’s Signature)

APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS, LIMITATIONS OR CONDITIONS

Receipt No. ....................... issued for fee $ ............. this ..................................................

day of ..........................................., 20...............

Officer in Charge .................................................... Police Station.

...............................................................................

A member of the Police Force authorised by

the Commissioner.

[Form 17 amended in Gazette 29 Sep 1989 p. 3676.]

Form 17A

[s. 11(7)(b) &

20(1)(ad)(ii); r. 11C]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

STATUTORY DECLARATION AS TO STORAGE FACILITIES

[Providing false information is an offence]

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of .........................................................................................................................................

am * applying for/the holder of a licence/permit/approval

* Number .......................

*[Strike out whichever not applicable]

I solemnly and sincerely declare that I have the following storage facilities for meeting the requirements of regulation 11A of the Firearms Regulations 1974.

Method of storage —

** ocabinet or container meeting specifications in Schedule 4 of those regulations

** ospecify: ...............................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................

**[Tick applicable box]

And I make this declaration by virtue of section 106 of the Evidence Act 1906.

..............................................................

Signature of Declarant

Declared at ........................................................................... this ......................................

day of ....................................................... before me

....................................................................

Commissioner for Declarations

Justice of the Peace

Police Officer

or other person authorised by

the Declarations and Attestations Act 1913

[Form 17A inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6835.]

Form 18

[s. 33(3); r. 11]

Station .................. MDL No. ...................

Telephone: (H) ............. (W) ...................

OFFICE USE ONLY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

APPLICATION FOR SAFE CUSTODY OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION

PART I — TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

I ...........................................................................................................................................

of ...........................................................................................Postcode ........................

being the owner of the firearm/s and ammunition described in Part II, request the Commissioner of Police to accept them for safe custody in accordance with section 33 of the Firearms Act 1973.

*Strike out whichever not applicable

I am the holder of * licence/permit number .......................expiry date ..............................

I was born at ............................................................... on ..................................................

(locality and country)(date of birth)

The reason for my request is ...............................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

I am aware that custody for longer than 1 year is conditional on the Commissioner being requested in writing, before the end of each year of custody, to continue the custody for another year, and that firearms or ammunition in custody may be sold under section 33 to recover unpaid fees.

Tick o

Signature: .............................................Date: ...............................................

PART II — TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING OFFICER

Type of firearm	Maker’s name	Serial Number	Calibre eg .22
Rifles — single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle Shotguns — single shot, repeater, pump action, self loading or double barrel Handguns — single shot, self loading, revolver or other
(1)................................................................................................................................. (2)................................................................................................................................. (3)................................................................................................................................. (4)................................................................................................................................. Ammunition ............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................ [Computer descriptions not to be used.]

PART III — TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORISED OFFICER

Receipt no. ........... for fee $ ....... issued this ......... day of .................................................

Banked on abstract no. ......................Ballistics receipt no. ............................... issued this ..................... day of .....................................................................................................

Attending officer ......................................................Rank & No. ........................

PART IV — NOTICE TO O.I.C. FIREARMS BRANCH

The firearm/s and ammunition described in Part II were returned to .................................

Licence no. ............. permit no. ......................................... on ...........................................

(date)

..............................................................

(a member of the Police Force)

[Form 18 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6836-7.]

[Form 19 deleted in Gazette 30 Dec 2004 p. 6974.]

Form 20

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

AMMUNITION SALES BOOK

Persons for whom ammunition required			Particulars of firearms for which ammunition required	Ammunition supplied		Name and address of persons to whom ammunition supplied	I, the undersigned acknowledge the truth of all details in columns 1 to 7, inclusive, on the line opposite to my signature
Name	Address	Licence or permit number or reason exempted	Date	Quantity	Signature	Name and address of persons to whom ammunition supplied	Capacity Owner, Agent
1.	2.	3.	4.	5.	6.	7.
................................................................................................................................................	............................................................................................................................................................................................	.....................................................................................................................................................................................................	................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	.....................................................................................................................	..........................................................................................................................................................................	........................................................................................................................................................................................................................	............................................................................................................................................................................................	....................................................................................................................................................................................

Note: —Columns 1 to 7 must be filled in by Licensed Dealer.

[Form 20 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6838.]

Form 21

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

RECORD OF FIREARMS AND MAJOR FIREARM PARTS BROUGHT INTO STOCK

Trading Name ............................... Computer No. ..................... For ................................. 20..........

MonthYear

Date brought into stock	Type of Firearm or Major Firearm Part	Maker’s Name	Serial Number and identifying marks	Calibre	Name and Address of Person from whom obtained	Firearm Licence Number
....................................................................................................................................................................................	...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	.........................................................................................................................................................	...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................	....................................................................................................................................................................................

Original to be submitted by the seventh day of each month to nearest Police Station.

A Nil return shall be submitted where applicable................................................................

Signature

[Form 21 amended in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3669.]

Form 22

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

RECORD OF FIREARMS AND MAJOR FIREARM PARTS REPAIRED, SOLD OR LET ON HIRE

Trading Name ............................... Computer No. ..................... For ................................. 20..........

MonthYear

Date	Description of Firearm or Major Firearm Part				Repaired Sold or Hired (R, S, or H)	Name and Address of person taking delivery	Particulars of Firearm Permit		Circumstances exempting customer from having a licence
Date	Description	Maker’s Name	Serial No.	Calibre	Permit No.	Where Issued			Circumstances exempting customer from having a licence
.........................................................................................................................	............................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................... .......................	......................................................................................................................................................... ................. .................	...........................................................................................................................................................................................	......................................................................................................................................................... ................. .................	......................................................................................................................................................... ................. .................	........................................................................................................................................................ ................... ................... ...................	................................................................................................................................................................................	.............................................................................................................................. ............................	................................................................................................................................................................. ....................... ....................... ....................... .......................

Original to be submitted by the seventh day of each month to nearest Police Station.

A Nil return shall be submitted where applicable.........................................................

Signature

[Form 22 amended in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3669.]

Form 23

[r. 21(2)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

SURNAMEOTHER NAMES

STREETTOWNPCLIC No.

EXP. DATE

DATENo.FILE No.REG. TYPE

BATCHEMP. CODE

BIRTHAMOUNTWAP

CURR.$REFER

LASTDEALER RETURNSAFEKEEPCONV.

PREV.

No. COND. TYPE MAKE NUMBER CALIBRE DATE XOWN.REG.

[Form 23 amended in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6838.]

Form 24

[s. 26(1); r. 22(1)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

COMPLAINT TO GROUND SEARCH WARRANT

[Section 26(1)]

I, ..........................................................................................................................................

(name of police officer)

of .........................................................................................................................................

(station/section/branch/unit)

in the State of Western Australia

make oath and say as follows:

I believe that there is ...........................................................................................................

(list the types of items)

at .........................................................................................................................................

(address to be searched)

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the circumstances relied on under section 26(1))

Accordingly I ask that a warrant be issued under section 26(1) of the Firearms Act 1973, to enter there and search for anything described in this complaint.

Sworn at .................................. this ................. day of .......................................................

before me

.................................................................

Justice of the Peace

[Form 24 inserted in Gazette 28 Jul 2000 p. 4016.]

Form 24A

[s. 26(1); r. 22(1)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

WARRANT TO ENTER AND SEARCH

[Section 26(1)]

To the Commissioner of Police of Western Australia and to all other members of the Police Force in the State.

.............................................................................................................................................

(name of police officer)

of ........................................................................................................................................

(station/section/branch/unit)

in the State of Western Australia has today made complaint upon oath before me, one of Her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the State, and has satisfied me that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the items)

at .........................................................................................................................................

(address to be searched)

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the circumstances relied on under section 26(1))

This warrant commands you in Her Majesty’s name to enter that place and there diligently search for anything described in this warrant and to seize and take any such thing you may find there, and to bring it before me or another of Her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, to be further dealt with according to law.

GIVEN under my hand at .................... this ................... day of ........................................

........................................................

Justice of the Peace

[Form 24A inserted in Gazette 28 Jul 2000 p. 4016-17.]

Form 25

[s. 26(2); r. 22(2)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

COMPLAINT TO GROUND SEARCH WARRANT

[Section 26(2)]

I, ..........................................................................................................................................

(name of police officer)

of .........................................................................................................................................

(station/section/branch/unit)

in the State of Western Australia

make oath and say as follows:

I believe that there is ..........................................................................................................

(list the types of items)

at .........................................................................................................................................

(address to be searched)

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the circumstances relied on under section 24(2) and 26(2))

Accordingly I ask that a warrant be issued under section 26(2) of the Firearms Act 1973, to enter there and search for anything described in this complaint.

Sworn at ................................... this ................ day of .......................................................

before me

.................................................................

Justice of the Peace

[Form 25 inserted in Gazette 28 Jul 2000 p. 4017.]

Form 25A

[s. 26(2); r. 22(2)]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

WARRANT TO ENTER AND SEARCH

[Section 26(2)]

To the Commissioner of Police of Western Australia and to all other members of the Police Force in the State.

.............................................................................................................................................

(name of police officer)

of ........................................................................................................................................

(station/section/branch/unit)

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the items)

at .........................................................................................................................................

(address to be searched)

.............................................................................................................................................

(describe the circumstances relied on under section 24(2) and 26(2))

This warrant commands you in Her Majesty’s name to enter that place and there diligently search for anything described in this warrant and to seize and take any such thing you may find there for the purpose of exercising the powers given by section 24(2) of the Firearms Act 1973.

GIVEN under my hand at ................................ this ................... day of ............................

........................................................

Justice of the Peace

[Form 25A inserted in Gazette 28 Jul 2000 p. 4017-18.]

Form 26

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Firearms Act 1973

(Section 17A)

INTERSTATE GROUP PERMIT

This permit is issued to .......................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

and authorises the persons named in this permit to possess or carry the following firearms and ammunition for those firearms —

DescriptionMakeSerialCalibre

Number

.............................................................................................................................................

for the period commencing on the ......................................................................................

day of .................................................................................... 20 .............. and expiring on

the ..................................................... day of.............................................. 20....................

for the purpose of ................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

Member’s NameAddress

.............................................................................................................................................

.........................................................

A member of the Police Force

authorised by the Commissioner.

[Form 26 inserted in Gazette 29 Sep 1989 p. 3676.]

Schedule 2 — Descriptions of firearms for regulation 25

[r. 25]

Any firearm of category A or B1

Any other rifle of category B that is chambered for any of the following cartridges:

5 mmRemington Rim Fire Magnum

.17Hornady magnum rim fire

.22Rim fire

.22Winchester magnum rim fire

.22Hornet

.22K Hornet

.218Bee

.25Rim fire

.25/20WCF

.297/.230Morris (Short and Long)

.297/.250Rook rifle

.295Rook rifle

.300Rook rifle

.300Sherwood

.30/30Winchester

.310Cadet rifle

.32Rim fire

.32/20Winchester

.32/40Winchester

.35Winchester (Self Loading)

.351Winchester (Self Loading)

.357Magnum

.38Smith and Wesson Special

.38Winchester

.38/40Winchester

.38/55Winchester and Ballard

.360No. 2 Nitro express

.41Smith and Wesson Magnum

.44Rim fire

.44Winchester

.44/40Winchester

.450Snider with 380 grain bullet and 55 grains of black powder

.450/.577Martini solid and coiled

.44Remington magnum

.45Colt

.45ACP

.45/70Government

.577Solid and coiled Snider

[Schedule 2 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6841; amended in Gazette 12 Aug 2003 p. 3669.]

Schedule 3 — Categories of firearms

[r. 6A]

Category A

sub‑category	description
A1	an air rifle
A2.1	a single shot rim fire rifle
A2.2	a repeating rim fire rifle
A3.1	a single shot shotgun
A3.2	a double barrel shotgun
A3.3	a repeating shotgun (lever or bolt action)
A4.1	a combination firearm made up of a shotgun and a rifle each of which would individually be of category A
A4.2	a rifle combination made up of rifles each of which would individually be of category A

Category B

sub‑category	description
B1	a muzzle loading firearm (except a handgun)
B2.1	a single shot centre fire rifle
B2.2	a double barrel centre fire rifle
B2.3	a repeating centre fire rifle
B3.1	a combination firearm, not of category C or D, made up of a shotgun and a rifle at least one of which would individually be of category B
B3.2	a rifle combination, not of category C or D, made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category B

Genuine need test for category B

The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a firearm of category A would be inadequate or unsuitable for the purpose for which the firearm is required.

Category C

sub‑category	description
C1	a self loading rim fire rifle with a magazine capacity no more than 10 rounds
C2	a self loading shotgun with a magazine capacity no more than 5 rounds
C3	a pump action shotgun with a magazine capacity no more than 5 rounds
C4.1	a combination firearm, not of category D, made up of a shotgun and a rifle at least one of which would individually be of category C
C4.2	a rifle combination, not of category D, made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category C

Genuine need test for category C

The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a firearm of category A or B would be inadequate or unsuitable for the purpose for which the firearm is required.

Restrictions for category C

(1)An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued for a firearm of category C only if —

(a)it is for a shotgun and is granted or issued to a person who —

(i)is described in section 11A(2)(a) of the Act; and

(ii)requires the firearm for use as described in that provision for the purpose of training for, and participating in, an approved national or international shooting discipline;

(b)it is for a rifle or shotgun, and is granted or issued to a person who —

(i)is a primary producer or an approved nominee of a primary producer; and

(ii)requires the rifle or shotgun for the purpose of destroying vermin or stock as described in section 8(1)(i)(i) of the Act;

(c)it is for a rifle or shotgun, and is granted or issued to a person who requires the rifle or shotgun for the purpose of destroying vermin or stock in the person’s capacity as a professional shooter;

(d)it is granted or issued for the purposes of a firearm of that category forming part of a genuine firearm collection; or

(e)it is granted or issued for Commonwealth or State government purposes.

(2)An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued in accordance with paragraph (b) of item (1) to a person who would, as a result, be authorised to use a rifle or shotgun of category C on land on which another person, as the holder of a licence, permit, or approval given in accordance with that paragraph, is already authorised to use a rifle or shotgun of that category only if the Commissioner considers it appropriate having regard to the size of the land and any other relevant factor.

Category D

sub‑category	description
D1	a self loading centre fire rifle designed or adapted for military purposes or a firearm that substantially duplicates such a firearm in design, function, or appearance
D2	a self loading centre fire rifle that is not of sub‑category D1
D3	a self loading shotgun with a magazine capacity more than 5 rounds
D4	a pump action shotgun with a magazine capacity more than 5 rounds
D5	a self loading rim fire rifle with a magazine capacity more than 10 rounds
D6.1	a combination firearm made up of a shotgun and a rifle at least one of which would individually be of category D
D6.2	a rifle combination made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category D

Genuine need test for category D

The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that the firearm is required for Commonwealth or State government purposes.

Category E

sub‑category	description
E1	a cannon
E2	a captive bolt
E3	a line thrower
E4	a tranquilliser
E5	a paintball gun
E6	any firearm that is not of sub‑category E1, E2, E3, E4, or E5, or category A, B, C, D, or H

Category H

sub‑category	description
H1	a handgun (including an air pistol)
H2	an underwater explosive device

Genuine need test for category H

(1)The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a firearm of category A, B, or C would be inadequate or unsuitable for the purpose for which the firearm is required.

(2)A person does not have a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of category H because it is required for —

(a)hunting;

(b)recreational shooting, other than by a person described in paragraph (a) under the heading “Restrictions for category H”, and for a purpose described in that paragraph; or

(c)destroying stock or vermin.

Restrictions for category H

(1)An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued for a firearm of category H only if —

(a)subject to subclauses (2) to (6), it is for a firearm of category H1, and is granted or issued to a person described in section 11A(2)(a) of the Act who requires the firearm for use as described in that provision for the purpose of training for, and participating in, a club, interclub, State, national, or international shooting discipline;

(b)it is for a firearm of category H2, and is granted or issued to a person who requires the firearm for the purposes of professional or recreational diving;

(c)it is granted or issued to a person who requires it in the course of the person’s occupation;

(d)it is granted or issued for the purposes of a firearm of that category forming part of a genuine firearm collection; or

(e)it is granted or issued for Commonwealth or State government purposes.

(2)An approval or permit may be granted, and a licence may be issued, to a person under subclause (1)(a) only if —

(a)the person has been a member of an approved shooting club for at least 6 months;

(b)if the person has been a member of an approved shooting club for less than 12 months, the approval, permit or licence does not apply to more than 2 handguns being either —

(i)one .177 air pistol and one .22 calibre handgun; or

(ii)one .177 air pistol and one centre fire handgun;

and

(c)the person has satisfactorily completed an approved firearm safety training course while being a member of the shooting club.

(3)Subject to subclause (5), an approval or permit may be granted, and a licence may be issued, to a person under subclause (1)(a) only if it applies to a handgun —

(a)that has a calibre of .45 or less;

(b)that is not capable of firing more than 10 rounds without being reloaded; and

(c)that has a barrel length 120 mm or more in the case a semi‑automatic handgun and 100 mm or more in any other case, unless the Commissioner is satisfied that —

(i)the handgun has been specially designed for target shooting; and

(ii)the design does not make the handgun easier to conceal than a handgun that has a barrel length of 120 mm or 100 mm, as the case requires.

(4)Subject to subclause (5), an approval or permit may be granted, and a licence may be issued, to a person under subclause (1)(a) in relation to a handgun that has a calibre greater than .38 but not greater than .45 only if the approval, permit or licence is subject to the condition that the handgun must not be used except in either —

(a)the shooting discipline known as “Metallic Silhouette”; or

(b)the shooting discipline known as “Western Action” or “Single Shot”.

(5)Subclauses (3) and (4) do not apply to a muzzle loading handgun or a cap and ball percussion fired handgun.

(6)An approval or permit may be granted, and a licence may be issued, to a person under subclause (1)(a) only if it is subject to the condition that —

(a)if the approval, permit or licence relates to one or more handguns in a single discipline — the licensee must use one of those handguns in at least 6 shooting competitions organised by the club for the discipline on different days in each year; or

(b)if the approval, permit or licence relates to at least one handgun in each of 2 or more disciplines — the licensee must use a handgun from each discipline in at least 4 shooting competitions organised by the club for the discipline on different days in each year.

(7)In this clause —

“approved” means —

(a)approved by the Commissioner; or

(b)approved in another State or Territory under a law of that State or Territory corresponding to this clause;

“barrel length” in relation to a handgun means —

(a)in the case of a revolver — the distance from the muzzle of the barrel to the breach end immediately in front of the cylinder; and

(b)in any other case — the distance from the muzzle of the barrel to the point of the breach face (including the chamber), measured with the top slide (if any) in the closed position.

[Schedule 3 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6842‑6; amended in Gazette 24 Sep 1997 p. 5367; 12 Aug 2003 p. 3670‑1; 24 Dec 2004 p. 6268.]

Schedule 4 — Specifications for storage cabinets or containers

[Heading inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6847.]

[r. 11A(2)]

1.Construction

(1)The cabinet or container is to be constructed of mild steel that is 2 mm thick.

(2)A joint between 2 faces that is butt welded is to have a continuous weld along the full length of the joint.

(3)A joint where the edge of one face is folded over the edge of another face is to be stitch welded, with welds of at least 20 mm in length at intervals of not more than 100 mm between welds.

(4)Spot welding is not to be used on the joints between faces.

(5)The cabinet or container is to be so designed that no firearm or ammunition within it can be removed from it while it is locked.

(6)In this clause —

“face” means a side, the top, or the bottom, of the cabinet or container.

[Clause 1 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6847.]

2.Doors

(1)Doors are to be recessed into the surrounding frame with margins of not more than 4 mm.

(2)Each edge of the door and door frame is to be internally supported and have a return of at least 10 mm.

(3)The cabinet or container is to have an internal stop of at least 10 mm against which each edge of the door, other than the hinged edge, closes.

(4)The supports and stops required by subclauses (2) and (3) are to be welded at the corners.

[Clause 2 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6847.]

3.Hinging mechanisms

(1)Hinge protection is to be provided in such a way that, if the hinges are removed, the door of the cabinet or container remains in place and locked.

(2)If the hinged edge of the door is not longer than 1 metre, 2 hinges are required on it, and if it is longer than 1 metre, an additional hinge is required for each additional 500 mm or part thereof.

(3)If 2 hinges are required, the distance between them is to be not less than one‑third of the length of the hinged edge.

(4)If more than 2 hinges are required the distance between adjacent hinges is to be the same and that is also to be the distance from each of the outermost hinges to the nearest end of the hinged edge.

(5)If a spindle is used instead of hinges, it is to extend the full length of the hinged edge of the door and is to be attached to the door by welds the number and placement of which comply with the requirements of subclauses (2), (3), and (4) for the number and placement of hinges.

(6)If, instead of using hinges, the door swings on a spindle or on pivots not extending the full length of the hinged edge of the door, the cabinet or container is to incorporate a return protecting the hinged edge, along its full length, against the use of a jemmy.

[Clause 3 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6847-8.]

4.Locks and locking points

(1)If the swinging edge of the door is not longer than 500 mm, one lock is required with a locking point half way along that edge.

(2)If the swinging edge is longer than 500 mm but not longer than 1.5 m —

(a)2 locks are required each with a separate locking point along the swinging edge; and

(b)the distance between the 2 locking points is to be not less than one‑third of the length of the swinging edge.

(3)If the swinging edge is longer than 1.5 m —

(a)for each additional 500 mm or part thereof there is to be an additional lock with a separate locking point along the swinging edge; and

(b)the distance between adjacent locking points is to be the same and that is also to be the distance from each of the outermost locking points to the nearest end of the swinging edge.

(4)It is sufficient compliance with subclause (2) if, when the swinging edge is longer than 500 mm but not longer than 1.5 m, there is one lock with at least 3 separate locking points.

(5)Each lock is to have a 5 pin mechanism that deadlocks the bolt in the locked position until it is properly unlocked.

(6)If the locking bolt is designed to be released by a handle or lever, the design is to be such that, if the handle or lever is forcibly removed while the door is locked, the bolt remains in the locked position.

(7)The cabinet or container is to be fitted with a protective structure to guard against the forcible removal of any lock.

(8)In this clause —

“locking point” means the point at which the bolt locks the door to the cabinet or container, preventing the door from opening;

“swinging edge” means the edge of the door opposite the hinged edge.

[Clause 4 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6848-9.]

5.Anchoring

(1)The cabinet or container is to be securely anchored from the inside at 2 points on each of 2 separate surfaces to 2 immovable structural surfaces by means of 8 mm x 75 mm masonry fixing bolts or coach screws, as is appropriate.

(2)At each anchor point the cabinet or container is to be reinforced with a 40 mm x 40 mm x 2 mm metal plate, or a 40 mm x 2 mm metal washer, fitted between the surface of the cabinet or container and the head of the bolt or coach screw.

[Clause 5 inserted in Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6849.]

Notes

1This is a compilation of the Firearms Regulations 1974 and includes the amendments made by the other written laws referred to in the following table. The table also contains information about any reprint.

Compilation table

Citation	Gazettal			Commencement
Firearms Regulations 1974	29 Mar 1974 p. 1056‑76			1 Jul 1974 (see r. 1 and Gazette 29 Mar 1974 p. 1027)
Firearms Regulations 1976	11 Feb 1977 p. 428			11 Feb 1977
Firearms (Prohibition) Regulations 1977	22 Jul 1977 p. 2358‑9			22 Jul 1977
Untitled regulations	14 Oct 1977 p. 3674			14 Oct 1977
Untitled regulations	13 Jan 1978 p. 121‑4			13 Jan 1978
Untitled regulations	17 Mar 1978 p. 801			17 Mar 1978
Untitled regulations	26 May 1978 p. 1617			26 May 1978
Untitled regulations	26 May 1978 p. 1617‑19			26 May 1978
Untitled regulations	9 Jun 1978 p. 1780			9 Jun 1978
Untitled regulations	20 Apr 1979 p. 1051			20 Apr 1979
Untitled regulations	29 Aug 1980 p. 3034			1 Oct 1980 (see r. 1)
Reprint of the Firearms Regulations 1974 authorised 29 Jan 1981 (see Gazette 17 Feb 1981 p. 663‑97) (includes amendments listed above)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1981	24 Jul 1981 p. 3070‑3			24 Jul 1981 (see r. 2 and Gazette 24 Jul 1981 p. 3060)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1981	25 Sep 1981 p. 4094‑5			1 Oct 1981 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1982	20 Aug 1982 p. 3268‑9			1 Oct 1982 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1983	27 May 1983 p. 1612‑13			27 May 1983
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1983	10 Jun 1983 p. 1785			10 Jun 1983
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1983	21 Oct 1983 p. 4267‑8			1 Nov 1983 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1984	26 Oct 1984 p. 3455‑6			1 Nov 1984 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1985	27 Sep 1985 p. 3810			27 Sep 1985
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1986	26 Sep 1986 p. 3687‑8			1 Oct 1986 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1987	17 Jul 1987 p. 2789‑90			17 Jul 1987
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1987	14 Aug 1987 p. 3167			14 Aug 1987
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1988	10 Jun 1988 p. 1905‑6 (corrigendum 24 Jun 1988 p. 2002)			10 Jun 1988
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1988	19 Aug 1988 p. 2914			1 Oct 1988 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 1988	19 Aug 1988 p. 2914‑15			19 Aug 1988
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 5) 1988	21 Oct 1988 p. 4241			21 Oct 1988
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1989	23 Jun 1989 p. 1807‑8			23 Jun 1989
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1989	8 Sep 1989 p. 3173‑4			1 Oct 1989 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1989	29 Sep 1989 p. 3672‑6			29 Sep 1989
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1990	7 Sep 1990 p. 4698‑9			1 Oct 1990 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1991	30 Aug 1991 p. 4595‑6			30 Aug 1991
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 1991	20 Sep 1991 p. 4941‑2			1 Oct 1991 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 1991	20 Dec 1991 p. 6370‑1			20 Dec 1991
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1991	20 Dec 1991 p. 6372‑8			20 Dec 1991
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1992	26 Jun 1992 p. 2796‑7			1 Jul 1992 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1993	5 Mar 1993 p. 1489			5 Mar 1993
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1993	24 Sep 1993 p. 5291‑2			1 Oct 1993 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1994	16 Sep 1994 p. 4794‑5			1 Oct 1994 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1995	22 Aug 1995 p. 3828‑9			1 Oct 1995 (see r. 2)
Reprint of the Firearms Regulations 1974 as at 17 Nov 1995 (includes amendments listed above)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1996 2	6 Dec 1996 p. 6793‑849			6 Dec 1996 (see r. 2 and Gazette 6 Dec 1996 p. 6699)
Reprint of the Firearms Regulations 1974 as at 28 Jan 1997 (includes amendments listed above)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1997	24 Sep 1997 p. 5367			24 Sep 1997
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1998	12 Jun 1998 p. 3198‑9			1 Jul 1998 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1998	4 Sep 1998 p. 4866			4 Sep 1998
Firearms Amendment Regulations 1999	30 Jun 1999 p. 2861‑2			1 Jul 1999 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2000	30 Jun 2000 p. 3427‑9			1 Jul 2000 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2000	28 Jul 2000 p. 4015‑18			28 Jul 2000
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2001	1 Jun 2001 p. 2764‑5			1 Jun 2001
Reprint of the Firearms Regulations 1974 as at 8 Jun 2001 (includes amendments listed above)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2001		31 Jul 2001 p. 3913‑17	31 Jul 2001
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2001		31 Jul 2001 p. 3918	1 Aug 2001 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2001		31 Aug 2001 p. 4882‑3	1 Sep 2001 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2002		28 Jun 2002 p. 3097‑8	1 Jul 2002 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2003		20 Jun 2003 p. 2243‑5	1 Jul 2003 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2003		12 Aug 2003 p. 3665‑71	12 Aug 2003
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2004		29 Jun 2004 p. 2539‑41	1 Jul 2004 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2004		24 Dec 2004 p. 6267‑8	1 Jan 2005 (see r. 2 and Gazette 24 Dec 2004 p. 6265)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 4) 2004		24 Dec 2004 p. 6269	1 Feb 2005 (see r. 2 and Gazette 24 Dec 2004 p. 6265)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2004		30 Dec 2004 p. 6974	1 Jan 2005 (see r. 2 and Gazette 31 Dec 2004 p. 7130)
Reprint 5: The Firearms Regulations 1974 as at 15 Apr 2005 (includes amendments listed above)
Firearms Amendment Regulations 2005		1 Jul 2005 p. 3001-3	1 Jul 2005 (see r. 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2005		25 Oct 2005 p. 4804	25 Oct 2005

2The Firearms Amendment Regulations 1996 r. 9(2) reads as follows:

“

(2)The notation “PR” endorsed on a licence or permit before the commencement of this regulation is to be regarded as if it were the notation “HR”.

”.