Application forms for the mail order or internet sales of firearms, firearms parts, magazines and ammunition.

Firearms Registry requirements apply from 24 June 2023

The first time you purchase or receive an arms item from 24 June 2023 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

Guidance

For more information about mail order and internet sales, including how to submit your form visit:

When a firearm changes hands

How to complete a PDF form

Download and complete the relevant PDF form on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. 

To edit, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

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Print and sign the completed form.

Alternatively, you can print the form and complete it by hand. Please write clearly to avoid delays in processing your application.

Non-prohibited firearms and other items

Use this form for the mail order or Internet sales of:

  • non-prohibited firearms
  • airguns
  • non-prohibited magazines
  • non-prohibited parts
  • ammunition
  • pistol carbine conversion kits (PCCK).

This form is required where arms items (excluding prohibited parts) are being sold without in-person completion of the sale.

For further information about the sale of these items, see:

Section 43A(1) and (2) of the Arms Act 1983 - Legislation website

Mail order or Internet sales form (FRM43A)
 (pdf 91.81 KB)
frm43a-mail-order-or-internet-sales-of-arms-items-or-ammunition.pdf
(pdf 91.81 KB)

Prohibited parts

Use this form for the mail order or Internet sales of prohibited parts.

This form is required where prohibited parts are being sold without in-person completion of the sale.

For further information about the sale of these items, visit:

Section 43A(3) of the Arms Act 1983 - Legislation website

Mail order or Internet sales of prohibited parts form (FRM43A-PP)
 (pdf 109.61 KB)
frm43a-pp-mail-order-or-internet-sales-of-prohibited-parts.pdf
(pdf 109.61 KB)

 

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