Acquire, transfer and manage a firearm

How to buy, sell, transfer or dispose of a firearm safely and legally.

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Before getting a firearm in Victoria, you need to meet licensing, permit and registration and safe storage requirements.

To get a firearm in Victoria you must:

  1. hold a valid firearm licence
  2. apply for a permit to acquire a firearm
  3. purchase or obtain the firearm through a licensed dealer or lawful transfer
  4. ensure the firearm is registered to you
  5. store the firearm safely according to legal requirements.

Buying, selling and transferring firearms

Acquiring, transferring and selling firearms

Buy, sell, transfer, borrow, inherit, dispose of and register firearms in Victoria, including firearm licence, permit and safe storage rules.

Borrowing, loaning and inheriting firearms

Information about borrowing, loaning and inheriting firearms in Victoria.

Deceased estates and inherited firearms

Learn more about firearms and deceased estates, including who can authorise the transfer of firearms and the legal requirements.

Public place permits

In Victoria, you must get official approval or a permit to legally carry or use a loaded firearm in public places unless you have a legal exemption.

Disposal of firearms and ammunition

All about how to dispose of a firearm and ammunition, whether to a licensed dealer, to Victoria Police or to someone else.

Modifying and safe storage of your firearms

Altering your firearm

Learn about the altering, registering and found firearms, as well as owning a previously unregistered firearm.

Firearm storage

How to safely store and safekeep firearms in Victoria, including while they are being carried and transported.

Forms and firearm records

Firearm forms and reference information

Find information to help you apply for a new firearm licence or permit, renew your firearm licence and more.

National Firearms Register

Learn about the National Firearms Register, and the information it will provide to police officers.

Firearm storage

How to safely store and safekeep firearms in Victoria, including while they are being carried and transported.

Firearm licences, renewals and requirements

Learn about applying for or renewing your firearms licences, and find out whether you qualify to apply for a firearms licence.

Manage your firearm licence

Manage your firearm licence, update your licence details and access online licensing services.

Firearm laws and classifications

Rules that control firearms, including types of firearms, how they are regulated and who cannot possess them.

Firearms licensing

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