To be eligible for a firearms licence, you must:
- be 18 years and over for an adult licence or between 12 -17 years for a Minors Permit
- be a resident of Tasmania
- be a fit and proper person
- provide evidence that you have a genuine reason for posessing or using a firearm
- provide evidence of your identity
- pay the prescribed fee as applicable to the licence applied for
- have completed a Firearms Safety Training Course
The minimum time for processing of an application is 28 days from the date of application, after which time applicants will receive notification by mail
*Please note: If you are under 18 years you may apply for an Application for Issue of Minor’s Permit.