Licensing Info
There are many Information Sheets available on the WA Licensing Services (Firearms) website which can help you navigate you through important information you need to know.
Competition Licences
Competition Licences are for those members that are a member of a licensed club and compete in competition matches.
See all the info about competition licences here - Competition Licence
Travelling with Firearms - Permits
A Permit can be issued for a period of up to 3 months. The fee applicable to a Permit is $133 for 3 months or part thereof and applies to all Permits including a permit for Possess only or Possess and Use as per r.213.
A Permit may be renewed for a term of up to 3 months on application made before the end of the term of the permit or within 3 months after the end of that term. After that time the permit cannot be renewed, but the person can apply for a new permit.
A Permit must not be granted or renewed to authorise a person to possess or use any particular firearm for more than 6 months in any period of 12 consecutive months.
You can find a copy of the Permit Form Here - Permit Forms
Multi-Purpose Licence
There has been alot of discussion regarding the use of firearms on property (Hunting Licence) and on Firearms Ranges at Clubs (Competition Licence)
This information sheet should help you understand what it is all about - Multi Purpose License
Firearms Use by Young People
There are new laws in place regarding persons under the age of 12 years old using firearms or participating in the ballistic sports.
There are also new laws in place for young people between the age of 12 & 18 years of age.
This information sheet outlines all these new requirements - Firearm Use By Young Persons
Storage & Security
Storage and Security is one of the most discussed and questioned requirements.
Please read the Matrix included in the fact sheet - this gives all the information you need.
Information Sheet - Storage Security
Firearms & Acreage
The amount of firearms you can issue "Hunting Permissions" for has been quite unclear as it has changed since the new laws came into place last year. We believe that the maximum amount of "Hunting Permissions" that can be issued per property is 15.
Here is the latest information - Firearms Acreage
And here is some more information regarding Hunting Licences - Hunting Licence
Transporting Firearms
This has been a very confusing issue amongst all firearm owners.
This information sheet I find is very clear as to the requirements - Transporting Firearms
Become a member
When you join SSAA you become part of Australia’s largest shooting organisation and join thousands of other people around the country in ensuring the future of the shooting sports.
As a member you’ll have access to shooting clubs, a national magazine and a great insurance package for your firearms at home and in the field along with lots of other great benefits.
Your membership gives us strength to lobby the State and Federal Governments on matters that affect our sport. The greater our membership, the more effective we are.
