Alert: Please be advised that the licensing office will close at 1.00pm on Friday 24 December 2021. The office will re-open at 8.00am on Wednesday 29 December 2021. The Minister for Police, the Honorable Paul Papalia MLA has announced the prohibition of Gel Blasters. As of 03 July 2021, Gel Blasters are deemed a Prohibited Weapon within Schedule 1 of the Weapons Regulations 1999. This change means the possession of a Gel Blaster and its associated ammunition is prohibited within Western Australia..
Persons wishing to possess or use a firearm in Western Australia are governed by the Firearms Act 1973 and the Firearms Regulations 1974.

Licensing Services 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.