Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023
The first time you purchase or receive an arms item from 24 June 2023 (from a dealer or individual firearms licence holder) you must register that item as soon as is practicable, but within 30 days. You must also register all remaining arms items in your possession within 30 days.
Find out what the Firearms Registry means for you
Buying firearms through mail order or internet sales
The rules relating to the sale of firearms items by internet transaction or mail order have changed (Section – 43A Arms Act).
Internet and mail order sales of the following items now require a written order under s43A(1):
- non-prohibited firearms
- non-prohibited magazines
- airguns (excluding those used in airsoft or paintball)
- pistol carbine conversion kits (PCC kits)
- parts that are not prohibited parts
- ammunition.
Process for purchasing non-prohibited items via mail order or internet sale:
1. Complete the form below:
FRM43A (Editable PDF 117KB)
Mail Order or internet sales of non-prohibited Firearm(s), Airgun(s) non-prohibited magazines, and/or Ammunition(Section – 43A Arms Act).
2. Deliver the form to your nearest Police station.
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3. If you meet all requirements, Police will send your form directly to the seller.
Important
Refer to the Guide for applicants – Mail order or Internet Sales (PDF 21KB) for full details of the mail order process.
Police mail order forms
For mail order or internet sales of firearms, ammunitions, and airguns, the purchaser completes one of the following Police mail order forms:
FRM43A (Editable PDF 117KB)
Mail Order or internet sales of non-prohibited Firearm(s), Airgun(s) non-prohibited magazines, and/or Ammunition (Section – 43A Arms Act).
FRM43A-PP (Editable PDF 122KB)
Mail order and internet sales of prohibited parts
Police will certify the form and email or post it directly to the seller / supplier. Receiving this form satisfies the seller / supplier’s obligation under the Arms Act 1983 to verify that the purchaser/recipient is the holder of a firearms licence, or in the case of airguns, is of or over the age of 18.
Delivering the goods
The seller must instruct the courier that if the recipient is not present at the address at the time of delivery, the goods are to be held at the premises of the mail/courier company for the recipient to collect.
For sales of prohibited parts, the courier stated on the form from Police must be used.
The process for purchasing restricted or prohibited items through mail orders or internet sales involves some extra steps. This includes the following items:
- pistols
- restricted weapons
- prohibited firearms
- prohibited magazines.
Process for purchasing restricted or prohibited items via mail order or internet sale:
1. Make sure you have an endorsement on your licence authorising you to possess the item.
2. Obtain a permit to possess.
See Apply for permits to import or possess for more information.
3. Complete the form below:
FRM43A-PP (Editable PDF 122KB)
Mail order and internet sales of prohibited parts.
4. Deliver the form to your nearest Police station.
Find your local Police station
5. If you meet all requirements, Police will send your form directly to the seller.
FRM43A (Editable PDF 117KB).
Mail Order or internet sales of non-prohibited Firearm(s), Airgun(s) non-prohibited magazines, and/or Ammunition(Section – 43A Arms Act).
FRM43A-PP (Editable PDF 122KB)
Mail order and internet sales of prohibited parts. A mail order or internet sales form is required where prohibited parts are being sold without in-person completion of the sale.
Guide for applicants – Mail order or Internet Sales (PDF 21K)
See for more information about the mail order process.
Use the Firearms Licence Checker tool when selling firearms or ammunition to check whether the person you are selling to is presenting a valid licence to make the purchase.
