Find information about weapons definitions, how to get an approval or exemption to possess a weapon, and update your details.
Weapons regulations in Victoria
Weapons fees and charges
Victoria Police's fees and charges for weapons services.
Weapons definitions
The categories of weapons in Victoria, what weapons are controlled or prohibited, and how to get an exemption.
Weapons search areas
How police can search planned and unplanned areas that are determined as designated areas.
Weapons control forms and applications
The forms and applications required for weapons control, including import permits and Chief Commissioner approvals.
Change of details
Update your personal or business details in relation to a prohibited or controlled weapons approval.
List of prohibited weapons
The list of prohibited weapons in Victoria, and how to apply for approvals or exemptions to possess them.
Apply for a weapons exemption or approval
Governor in Council Exemption Order
How an individual or organisation can apply for a Governor in Council Exemption Order to possess a prohibited weapon, and the associated costs.
Chief Commissioner approval
How an individual or organisation can apply for a Chief Commissioner approval to possess a prohibited weapon, and the associated costs.
About the Licensing and Regulation Division
Licensing and Regulation Division
Learn more about the services of the Victoria Police Licensing and Regulation Division.
Contact the Licensing and Regulation Division
Submit a question about firearms, private security, or weapons.
Upcoming Victoria Police operations
Public notices
News of past and upcoming Victoria Police operations, and the dates and times of the operations.
Machete information
Machete Ban, Machete Amnesty, and Machete Safe Disposal Bins
Understand the upcoming changes to carrying, owning, using, and selling machetes in Victoria, future Machete Amnesty and Machete Safe Disposal Bins, and current sales ban.
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