TRANSITION CONTINUES
The Firearms Act 2024 and Firearms Regulations 2024 have been referred for review by the Standing Committee on Legislation on 28 May 2025. During this review by the Committee, the Act and Regulations continue to be in force and the Western Australia Police Force will continue to enforce it as they are required to under law. Accordingly, all transitional activity, including buybacks, compensation, replacement of licences, and registration of properties and hunting permissions will continue.
The new Western Australia firearms portal is now live.
To ensure quick and easy access to the new Western Australian Police Force Firearms Licensing and Registration Portal, please review the Important Steps information sheet. If you are unable to use the myID please contact Licensing Services Transition Team on 1300 894 474, who can advise you of an alternative process.
WA Firearms Act Reform Voluntary Buyback Scheme
On 1 April 2025 the State Government announced further Voluntary Buyback initiatives to support firearm licence holders.
The new Voluntary Buyback Scheme is scheduled commenced on 14 April 2025.
See the Voluntary Buyback Scheme card below for more information.
Voluntary Buyback Scheme enquiry number 9373 2480.
From Monday 31 March 2025
Western Australia Police Licensing Services has a dedicated transition team in place to assist transferring existing licence holders to the new licence types.
Existing licence holders will be contacted before their renewal date when it is time for them to commence the process.
There is no need to contact Licensing Services prior to the transition team contacting you.
All existing licence holders will be contacted and given 90 days to meet the new standards.
When contacted you will be provided advice on what information is required to support your renewal process.
Your patience during this period is appreciated.
Please reference these two documents to assist with understanding the changes:
View the implementation Q&A (PDF, 279KB)
Important steps (PDF, 274KB)
In addition, further information can be obtained by reviewing the Information Sheets below.
Training: New applicants and authorised persons will be required to undertake training as part of the application process. Training includes both theory and practical. Please refer to the information sheet for more information.
Health Assessment (Examination): New applicants and authorised persons will be required to undertake a health assessment as part of the application process. Existing licence holders will be advised by Licensing Services when they are required to undertake a health assessment (examination). Please refer to the information sheet for more information.
Property Registration
You can register your property via the firearms portal.
Alternative to myID
If you are unable to use the myID please contact Licensing Services Transition Team on 1300 894 474, who can advise you of an alternative process.
This will include a 100-point identification check which will need to be carried out at your local police station if located in Regional Western Australia or for Metropolitan locations at Licensing Services located in Cannington.
To ensure quick and easy access to the new Western Australian Police Force Firearms Licensing and Registration Portal, please review the Important Steps information sheet.
Application Process (Portal Live)
Applications can be completed via the new Western Australia firearms portal.
We are unable to process incomplete applications, please ensure you follow all instructions on the portal.
Check the Status of my Licence or Application
You can check the status of your licence or application here
Firearms Amnesty
Western Australia has a permanent Firearms Amnesty. Firearms can be surrendered at any police station across Western Australia. Please contact your local police station in advance to arrange surrender.
Visit the Firearms Amnesty page for more information.
Click on a card for more information:
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