New firearm licence application
If you wish to apply for any of the following categories of firearm licence, please access and complete an application through the Victoria Police eServices Portal:
- Longarm Licence Application (Category A, B, C, D or E Longarms)
- Handgun Licence Application (General Category Handgun or Category E Handgun)
- Provisional General Category Handgun Licence Application
- Junior Firearm Licence Application
- Heirlooms Licence Application
Other firearm licence application forms can be found on this page.
See the Apply for a new licence page for more information concerning new licence applications.
Renewing a firearm licence
A renewal application form will be posted to you 12 weeks before the expiry of your licence.
See the Renew your licence page for more information concerning renewal of an existing licence.
Firearm licence categories and genuine reason evidence requirements
- Allows you to possess, carry or use airguns; rimfire rifles (not semi-automatic) shotguns (not semi-automatic, pump action or lever action); any combination of a shotgun and rimfire rifle and muzzle loading shotguns.
- Allows you to possess, carry or use muzzle loading firearms; centre fire rifles (not automatic or semi-automatic); any combination of shotgun and centre fire rifle; a lever action shotgun of a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds and black powder ball firing cannons. A Category A&B licence automatically allows you to use Category A and Category B firearms.
- As of 1 October 2019 lever action shotguns are no longer classified as a Category A longarms. More information about this change can be found on the Firearms industry news page.
What are the genuine reasons for me to possess this licence?
Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category A/B firearms(opens in a new window)PDF 130.25 KBCategory C
- Allows you to possess, carry or use semi automatic rimfire rifles (magazine capacity no more than 10 rounds); semi-automatic shotguns and pump action shotguns (magazine capacity not more than 5 rounds); tranquilliser guns.
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Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category C firearms(opens in a new window)PDF 306.96 KBCategory D
- Allows you to possess, carry or use semi-automatic rimfire rifles (magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds); semi-automatic shotguns, pump action shotguns and lever action shotguns (magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds) and semi-automatic centrefire rifles.
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Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category D firearms(opens in a new window)PDF 185.26 KBCategory E
- Allows you to possess, carry or use machine guns, tear gas guns or projectors; shotguns or rifles with a length of less than 75 cm measured parallel to the barrel; cannons (which are not black powder ball firing); mortars; bazookas; rocket propelled grenades, large calibre military firearms designed to fire an explosive or projectile.
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Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category E longarms(opens in a new window)PDF 83.52 KBHeirloom licence
- Allows you to own an inherited firearm or matched pair of firearms when you are not entitled to any other type of firearm licence as a collector or user. The firearm(s) may never be used, and must be made permanently inoperable after the licence has been issued.
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Genuine reason evidence requirements for Heirlooms(opens in a new window)PDF 261.47 KBGeneral category H handgun licence
Allows you to possess, carry or use handguns being firearms that do not exceed 65cm in length measured parallel to the barrel and are not a Category E handgun.
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Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category H handguns(opens in a new window)PDF 198.92 KBGeneral category E handgun licence
Allows you to possess, carry or use handguns that are a machine gun or any handguns prescribed for the purposes of this category.
What are the genuine reasons for me to possess this licence?
Genuine reason evidence requirements for Category E handguns(opens in a new window)PDF 83.62 KBOther information
Handgun licence information sheet (comparison table)(opens in a new window)PDF 135.53 KBA Provisional General Category Handgun licence allows you to undertake handgun target shooting in all 4 classes in order to determine if applying for a General Category Handgun licence is something you wish to pursue.
By holding the Provisional General Category Handgun licence and competing in 5 approved handgun target shooting matches during that period, you will have meet the minimal requirements to be eligible for a General Category Handgun licence.
What are the genuine reasons for me to possess this licence?
Genuine reason evidence requirements for Provisional Handgun Licence(opens in a new window)PDF 91.64 KBOther information
Handgun licence information sheet (comparison table)(opens in a new window)PDF 135.53 KBA junior licence holder cannot own firearms, but can use A, B or C longarms (being shotguns) or General Category Handguns under supervision of an appropriate firearms licence holder.
What are the genuine reasons for me to possess this licence?
Genuine reason evidence requirements for Junior Licence(opens in a new window)PDF 197.35 KBApplication form
Ammunition, Antique Handgun, Category 1 and Category 2 Collector Licence applications form(opens in a new window)PDF 2.69 MBGenuine reason requirements
Genuine reason evidence requirements for Ammunition collectors(opens in a new window)PDF 79.3 KBGenuine reason evidence requirements for Antique handguns(opens in a new window)PDF 88.48 KBGenuine reason evidence requirements for Category 1 collectors(opens in a new window)PDF 88.78 KBGenuine reason evidence requirements for Category 2 collectors(opens in a new window)PDF 89.63 KBOther information
Collector Licence Requirement Table(opens in a new window)PDF 45.27 KB
Permits
Online application forms:
Permit to acquire a longarm (eForm)
Printable application forms:
Permit to Acquire a Longarm Application Form(opens in a new window)PDF 360.28 KBPermit to Acquire a Handgun Application Form(opens in a new window)PDF 532.6 KBApplications:
Application for Police Confirmation for the Importation of Longarms and Parts (B709A) form(opens in a new window)PDF 374.39 KBApplication for Police Confirmation for the Importation of Weapons (B709B) form(opens in a new window)PDF 322.81 KBApplication for Police Confirmation for the Importation of Handguns and Parts (B709D) form(opens in a new window)PDF 361.41 KBGuide:
Quick Guide to Importing and Exporting Firearms, Parts, Ammunition and Accessories(opens in a new window)PDF 758.72 KBVisitors to Victoria for the purpose of participation in an approved shooting activity must obtain an International Visitor permit and the relevant import certification for any firearm/s, ammunition, parts or accessories.
Australian Border Force will not release your items to you if you don’t have an import certification before you arrive in Australia.
You should submit both applications at least four weeks before your visit.
Anyone planning to reside in Victoria and wishing to use firearms owned in another country will need to apply for a Victorian firearm licence.
For further information on supporting documentation required as part of the application process, please refer to the application form below.
Application:
International visitor permit(opens in a new window)PDF 218.62 KBIn Victoria, it is an offence to use or carry a loaded firearm in a public place unless you have written approval from the Chief Commissioner or if you have proof of an exemption.
All applications for Public Place Permits are assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, the majority of public place permits are issued for vermin control, performing arts or historical re-enactment activities.
If you wish to apply for a public place permit, you must provide evidence to support your application. You will also need to hold a firearm licence with a genuine reason relevant to the purpose specified in your application.
For further information on supporting documentation required as part of the application process, please refer to the application forms below.
Applications:
Public Place Permit (Performing arts)(opens in a new window)PDF 251.85 KBPublic Place Permit (Vermin control or animal welfare)(opens in a new window)PDF 269.86 KBTheatrical armoury permit application:
Theatrical Armoury Permit Application form(opens in a new window)PDF 274.62 KBPermit to store a handgun on behalf of another licence holder:
Permit to Store General Category Handguns on Behalf of Another Licence Holder(opens in a new window)PDF 351.91 KBOrganiser approval permit application:
Application for Organiser Approval Permit(opens in a new window)PDF 28.76 KBApplications:
Individual Collector Display Permit (Ammunition) application form(opens in a new window)PDF 30.16 KBIndividual Collector Display Permit (Firearms) application form(opens in a new window)PDF 30.16 KBApproved Collector Club Display Permit application form(opens in a new window)PDF 33.68 KBApproved Collector Club Permit to Carry or Use Firearms application form(opens in a new window)PDF 33.88 KB
Other firearm related forms and guides
These forms are used when the licence holder or applicant answers ‘yes’ to a medical question within the firearm licence application. The treating Health Professional is to complete a Reporting Notice and return the document back to LRD.
Quick Guide (Firearms): Information for the Role of the Health Professional: provides the Health Professional the information LRD is seeking within the report.
Reporting Notice: is a fillable online form that is to be completed by the Health Professional. The Health Professional is to email or post the completed Reporting Notice to LRD.
Quick guide (firearms): Information for the role of the health professional(opens in a new window)PDF 451.04 KBHealth Professional Reporting Notice(opens in a new window)PDF 649.96 KBNotification of Receiving Instruction form:
This form is used when a person intends to receive instruction in the use of general category handguns.
Notification of Receiving Instruction form(opens in a new window)PDF 270.22 KBOther applications:
Application for Modification (Variation) to or Exemption from Handgun Target Shooting Participation form(opens in a new window)PDF 212.77 KBInformation:
Quick Guide: Handgun participation(opens in a new window)PDF 239.39 KBHandgun licence information sheet (comparison table)(opens in a new window)PDF 135.53 KBApproved-Handgun-Shooting-Matches-2023(opens in a new window)PDF 767.61 KBQuick guide to trying out and receiving instruction with general category handguns(opens in a new window)PDF 797.68 KBTo obtain a copy of the Victorian Firearm Dealer Licence Application Form, please email the Licensing and Regulation Division.
Applications:
Dealer Display Permit Application form(opens in a new window)PDF 144.82 KBOther documents:
Exempt Pre-1900 Firearms Declaration form(opens in a new window)PDF 104.75 KBNotification of Modification to Calibre form(opens in a new window)PDF 152.12 KBCertificate of Deactivation of a firearm form(opens in a new window)PDF 151.26 KBLicenced firearm dealer transaction report template(opens in a new window)Excel 33 KBIf you lose your licence or it is stolen or damaged, you must:
Notify the Licensing and Regulation Division via email as soon as you are aware of your missing licence. Complete the below form and send it back via post or email to the Licensing and Regulation Division.
Once your request has been processed, you will receive instructions for making payment and having your photo taken for a new licence card by post.
Application for a Duplicate Licence, Registration, Approval(opens in a new window)PDF 175.9 KBThis form must be submitted with the related corporate firearm or dealer application form.
Current Business Licence holders can use this form to notify the Licensing and Regulation Division of the change of details to any person/s or new person/s relevant to the business.
Firearms Personal Information form(opens in a new window)PDF 422.18 KB
Other information
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Get in touch about firearms licensing through our online enquiry form.
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