Consultation open for proposed changes to the Firearms Licence Application Form

There are proposed changes to the Firearms Licence Application Form established under the Firearms Act 1996 (the Act). The purpose of this consultation is to allow for community to provide input prior to finalising the form. It has been many years since the form has been reviewed and currently more than 50% of all applications…

Tasmanians surrendered firearms and ammunition at mobile amnesty drive

Tasmanians surrendered 30 firearms and a quantity of ammunition as part of a mobile firearms amnesty drive across the state over the weekend.  “As part of a mobile firearms amnesty drive across the state over the weekend, Tasmanians surrendered firearms including shotguns and rifles, and a significant quantity of ammunition,” said Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar.…

Have your say – Firearms Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2023

The Tasmanian Government is committed to keeping Tasmanians safe from gun violence. We must make sure that our laws are tough on crime and anticipate future potential criminal activity. We are committed to ensuring that our police and justice system have the powers to stamp out any dangerous activity and can penalise and prosecute unlawful…

Southern Tasmanians surrendered firearms at mobile amnesty over weekend

People in Southern Tasmania surrendered 21 unregistered firearms to police at mobile amnesty days in Bridgewater and Glenorchy this weekend. “At mobile firearms amnesty days in Bridgewater and Glenorchy this weekend, 21 unregistered firearms and a quantity of ammunition were surrendered to police,” said Senior Constable Paul Hyland.  “Surrendered were 2 pistols; 6 shotguns, 7…

Firearms surrendered at Northern Amnesty

People in Northern Tasmania surrendered 23 firearms to police at mobile amnesty locations over the weekend. “Over the past weekend, police conducted a mobile amnesty at Exeter, Scottsdale, Campbell Town, and Deloraine, for people to surrender illegal and unwanted firearms without fear of being prosecuted for the possession,” said Senior Sergeant Robert King.  “23 firearms…

People in Northern Tasmania encouraged to surrender illegal firearms at amnesty

Police encourage anyone in Northern Tasmania with an illegal or unwanted firearm to surrender it at a mobile firearms amnesty location in the region this weekend. “As part of a mobile firearms amnesty across Tasmania in August and September, this weekend people in Northern Tasmania are encouraged to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms without fear…

Firearms surrendered at North West Amnesty

Several illegal and unwanted items were surrendered to police at mobile firearms amnesty locations in North West Tasmania last weekend. “Over the weekend, police conducted a mobile firearms amnesty at Devonport, Burnie, Wynyard and Smithton, for people to surrender illegal and unwanted items without fear of being prosecuted for the possession,” said Acting Inspector Philip…

Mobile Firearms Amnesty August-September 2023

During August and September 2023, Tasmania Police will be holding a mobile firearms amnesty at various locations across the state, for people to surrender firearms and ammunition without fear of being prosecuted for the possession. Under Tasmania’s permanent firearms amnesty, people can surrender illegal and unwanted firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, or gel blasters that have…

Firearms Categorisation Determinations

The Firearms Categorisation Guidelines relate to the assessment of firearms in order to determine whether they fall under Schedule 1, item 6 of the Firearms Act 1996. Firearms which fall within this provision cannot be the subject of licences under the Act and are therefore unable to be registered. You can access the Firearms Categorisations…