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Release date: Wed 4 January 2012

Last updated: Thu 21 February 2013

Victoria Police's Licensing & Regulation Division is responsible for regulating the Victorian firearm industry. This involves assessing applications for firearm licences, permits and authorities, as well as ensuring that people that possess, carry, use or work with firearms do so in a way that is legal and safe.

Licence eligibility

Individuals, organisations and government departments can hold a firearm licence for a range of employment and leisure purposes. To be eligible for a licence, you must be:

A permanent resident of Victoria (or work with firearms in Victoria)
A 'fit and proper person'
Between 12 and 18 years of age (junior licence) or 18 years and over (adult licence)
A 'non-prohibited' person (or have been deemed not to be 'prohibited' by a court)
Able to demonstrate and maintain a 'genuine reason' for needing a particular licence type

You must also successfully complete the relevant Victorian Firearm Safety Course if the licence you are applying for requires this.

Useful information for all licence holders

Licensing & Regulation Division has published a range of materials to help new and current members of the firearms community determine and observe their legal responsibilities. These include:

The 'Information for all licence holders' section of this website contains, amongst other things, information about acquiring, modifying, transporting, importing and exporting firearms. The 'News and Events' section provides information about the latest developments in the industry.

Useful Information for special firearm interest groups

Licensing & Regulation Division has also created specific information and support materials for the major firearm user groups:

Divisional Firearm Officers can also help their local communities with these issues.

Firearms Licence and Permit Fees 2012-2013