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Fee Exemptions

There are some exemptions from payment of the licence fee for primary producers and pensioners. Inquiries should be directed to the

NSW Police Firearms Registry on 1300 362 562.

There are no exemptions from the fee for the Certificate of Firearms Safety Awareness.

Other Types of Firearms Licences and Permits

Other firearms licences (eg. Category H (Handgun), Collectors Licences and Commissioners Permits) are dealt with differently.
Inquiries about these licences and permits should be directed to the

NSW Police Firearms Registry on 1300 362 562.

Offences That Disqualify Applicants

A person who has been convicted of an offence relating to firearms or other weapons, prohibited drugs or violence is disqualified from obtaining a licence for a period of 10 years.
A person who is the subject of an apprehended violence order (other than an order which has been revoked) is disqualified from obtaining a licence for a period of 10 years from the date of expiry of the order.

Renewing Your Licence

Licences are issue for a five-year term. The onus is on you to ensure that you renew your licence. If you do not receive a renewal advice for your licence within one month of the date for the expiration of your licence you should speak with the Firearms Registry. If you choose not to renew your licence, please ensure that you dispose of your firearms legally.

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