Persons wishing to possess or use a firearm in Western Australia are governed by the Firearms Act 1973 and the Firearms Regulations 1974.

Police Licensing Services (Firearms) is responsible for the:

• Assessment of all applications for ‘Original’ Firearms Licences and the addition of firearms to existing licences.
• Renewal of all Firearms Licences.
• Revocation of a Firearms Licence.
• Approval of temporary and interstate permits.
• Management and maintenance of licensing records within the Firearm Registry System.
• Regulation of commercial organisations involved in the sale, manufacture and repair of firearms and ammunition.
• Assessment of the importation and exportation of firearms and other weapons.

Contact Us

Police Licensing Services (Firearms)

Locked Bag 9
East Perth WA 6892

Opening hours:
Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Please note: The office will not open until 9am on the first Wednesday of every month.

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