Key info
- You must have a current firearms licence before you apply for a permit to acquire a firearm.
- You must complete an application for a permit to acquire a firearm (PDF, 358KB) and lodge it at a service centre.
- There is a minimum waiting period of 28 days from the date you lodge your application.
- If you wish to get more than one firearm you must submit a separate application for each one.
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About applying for a permit to acquire a firearm
A permit to acquire allows you to get a firearm. You need this permit if you:
- want to buy a firearm, or
- are given/gifted a firearm.
You need to hold a firearms licence for the same category of firearm you are looking to get before you apply for a permit to acquire a firearm.
How to apply
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What you need to apply
When you visit the service centre you must:
- bring a completed application form (PDF, 358KB)
- pay the fee.
Can I apply?
You can apply for a permit to acquire a firearm if you:
- hold a current firearms licence for the category of firearm you wish to get
- are a fit and proper person
- can provide a valid reason and need to get the firearm
- can meet the firearm's storage and safety requirements.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Application type | Cost | Concession |
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Permit - other than minors | $23.14 | $18.51 |
Permit - minors | $33.82 | $27.05 |
Permit - replacement | $23.14 | $18.51 |
You do not pay GST on firearms applications.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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American Express (AMEX) payments are no longer accepted at service centres.
More Information
- You must buy a firearm through a firearms dealer using your permit (they will organise for the certificate of registration to be transferred to you).
- If you wish to acquire a pistol for sport/target shooting (PDF, 948KB), you must have held a Category H licence and been a member of an approved pistol shooting club for at least 6 months.
- If you do not have any registered firearms, there is minimum 28 day waiting period from the date the application is lodged. If you already have a registered firearm, your application can be granted within 14 days.
- If you have a firearm registered in another state, you must re-register this in Tasmania. A copy of the interstate registration certificate must be given to Firearms Services to verify the firearm. You do not need to lodge an application for a permit to acquire a firearm.
Please visit Firearms Services for more information on applying for a permit to acquire a firearm.