Weapons Import Permit (B709) and Temporary Permits (Form 6)
How do I import firearms and/or ammunition? What do I need to do?
- Prior to approaching Police Licensing Services, you should first contact and liaise with the Australian Customs Service and/or the Federal Attorney General’s office to verify importation requirements.
- Before the firearm/s enter Australia, the applicant must contact Police Licensing Services on 1300 171 011 or email Police Licensing Services and submit a Weapons Import Permit (B709) application.
(Weapons Import Permit (B709) applications are reviewed at Police Licensing Services to ensure probity and legislative compliance).
- If your B709 application is approved, you will need to apply for a Temporary Permit (Form 6). You will need to print the form and hand write your application.
(Note: Temporary Permits are only issued for the purpose of conveyance of the firearm within Western Australia. Your application should only be submitted on arrival of your firearm in Western Australia).
- Applicant attends and presents both permits to Customs who will release the firearm/s to the applicant. B709 is for Customs use whereas the Temporary Permit provides for lawful possession of the firearm/s in accordance with the permit conditions, i.e. conveyance to an authorised person (dealer/repairer/club/association) for the purpose of obtaining a Serviceability Certificate.
(Note: Pending outcome of the application process, the applicant is not permitted to have possession of the firearms and must make arrangements for their lawful safekeeping. This may require the applicant to have their firearms stored with an Authorised Firearm Dealer or other authorised facility).
- Once in possession of the Serviceability Certificate, the applicant is required to attach it to their licence application which will be lodged at a participating Australia Post outlet.
Further information is available at: Customs Australia Import/Export
I am going overseas for competition or hunting activities. What do I need to do?
- If you are leaving Western Australia for the purpose of sport target or hunting activities (outside of Australia) you are required to obtain a Weapons Import Permit (B709) from Police Licensing Services to enable you to re-enter Australia with your firearm.
- The Weapons Import Permit satisfies Australian Customs Service requirements in that you are lawfully entitled to possess the firearm/s in Western Australia. You must also ensure that your Firearm Licence is current.
How do I export a firearm overseas?
- To export a firearm from Australia, please contact the Australian Customs Service on 1300 363 263.
- For information relating to exporting firearms overseas, please access the import/export area on www.customs.gov.au.
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