Firearms Registry process changes

The NSW Firearms Registry is enhancing processes to:

 

• Apply for a permit to acquire a firearm (PTA)
• Renew firearm licence (individual)
• Apply for a firearm licence (individual)
• Apply for a firearm licence (business, club, government agency)
• Renew firearm licence (business, club, government agency)
• Add a New Genuine Reason and/or Category
• Notify/ Add a new Safe Storage Address

 

The changes will see real-time efficiencies for the NSW Firearms Registry, as well as:

 

• Real-time checks against the NSW Police Force licensing system
• Explanations throughout the application to guide the customer to accurately answer questions
• Back end logic to support customers in making the right selection for the appropriate genuine reason for their licence
• A seamless user experience when completing applications, including applicant notifications reducing the need to contact the Firearms Registry
• Decrease manual processing for clubs by introducing a digital approval for certifying applicants with Category H PTA applications
• Reducing error opportunities by introducing back end validations when completing applications
• Quicker turnaround times for compliant applications

 

The new changes have gone live as of 25 February 2021 and are part of a phased delivery of digital services for the NSW firearms community. Now customers can apply through the NSW Police Force Community Portal at: https://portal.police.nsw.gov.au/s/online-firearm-applications.

 

Download the Gun Safe and the Club Confirmation poster for more information.