Find information about weapons definitions, exemptions, control forms and applications.
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 information about exemptions.
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 and the correct approvals and exemptions you need to possess them.
Weapons exemptions and approvals
Governor in Council Exemption Orders
Information about Governor in Council Exemption Orders for prohibited weapons.
Chief Commissioner approvals
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 ban
Machete ban
It is illegal to own, use, carry, transport, buy and sell machetes in Victoria, unless you are covered by an exemption or valid approval.
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