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Some info for you. From this website:
http://www.anzpolicegames.asn.au/files/using_firearms_australia.doc

Note it relates to the Police Games in South Australia so that info is specific to competitors.

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USING FIREARMS IN AUSTRALIA

WHAT INTERNATIONAL VISITORS NEED TO KNOW

Some international visitors to Australia use firearms during their stay here. International visitors often want firearms so they can participate in competitive sports shooting events, hunting tours or other special activities.

Are you planning to use firearms during your visit to Australia? If you are, you will need to get special permits from Australian police before you arrive. The following information will help you through the process.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

If you want to use firearms during your stay in Australia, you need to apply for two permits.

An import permit (to allow you to bring firearms into the country); and An international visitor firearms permit (to allow you to possess, carry and use firearms during your stay)

To begin the process, apply to the police of the first Australian State or Territory you will be entering for both permits. For example, if you plan to enter Australia first through Victoria (even though you may go afterwards to other Australian States or Territories), then apply to Victoria Police for both permits.

Note: ANZPES Games competitors only

If South Australia is your first State entering, and / or coming over only for the Games and returning directly to your country of origin, apply to the Games office for the permits.

Both permits will be issued by the SA Police Firearms Branch (upon application)

Application forms for both permits can be obtained from the police of every Australian State or Territory. Contact addresses are listed.

If you are a member of a sports shooting or hunting club in your home country, you may also be able to get copies of the application forms directly from your club.

Make sure you fill out the application form completely and accurately. This will ensure your application is processed quickly by Australian police, and will help avoid delays.

WHEN DO I APPLY?

Apply well in advance of your visit, at least a month before your arrival. This will ensure that Australian police will have time to check your application and to send you your permits. This is important, as you will need to have both permits with you on the day you arrive in Australia.

Note: For ANZPES Games competitors, applications MUST be received by the Games office no later than 1 March 2005.

WHAT WILL I BE ALLOWED TO DO?

When you receive your permits, you will be allowed to import your firearm/s into Australia and to possess, carry and use your firearm/s during your stay.

Strict conditions will apply. For example:

You will only be allowed to use firearms for specific purposes (for competitive sports shooting events; for hunting, or other specified purposes);
You will need to comply with all the other requirements in the firearms laws of the State or Territory that you are visiting;
You will need to observe specific storage requirements;
You will need to carry the permit at all times and show it to Australian police upon request; and
You will need to ensure that you take your firearm/s with you out of Australia when you leave.

Note: No permit will be issued for a period longer than 12 months.

MOVING BETWEEN DIFFERENT AUSTRALIAN STATES AND TERRITORIES

If you plan to move between different Australian States and Territories during your stay and your permit is for competitive sports shooting, then you will be allowed to use your firearm/s in the different States and Territories with the one set of permits you receive from the first State or Territory you enter.

If you plan to move between different Australian States and Territories and have a permit for other reasons (for example, for hunting), then you may need to get separate permits from each State and Territory you visit. Check with the police of the relevant State and Territory regarding the requirements applying there.

WHAT TYPES OF FIREARMS ARE ALLOWED?

While most common types of firearms can be brought into Australia under a permit, international visitors should note that permits will not generally be issued for the following types of firearms:

Semi-automatic centrefire rifles;
High-capacity semi-automatic rimfire rifles or shotguns;
High-capacity pump-action shotguns; or
Fully automatic firearms.

INFORMATION AND ADVICE

For application forms, more information and advice, contact:

South Australia Firearms Branch
ANZPES Games Office - Firearms
GPO Box 1539 GPO Box 1539
ADELAIDE SA 5001 ADELAIDE SA 5001
Phone: 0011 61 8 8204 2495 Phone: 0011 61 8 8204 9523
Fax: 0011 61 8 8204 2214 Fax: 0011 61 8 8463 3722

Victorian Firearms Licensing Services
GPO Box 2807AA
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Phone: 0011 61 3 9247 3227
Fax: 0011 61 3 9247 6485

New South Wales Firearms Registry
Locked Bag 1
MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2482
Phone: 0011 61 2 6670 8522
Fax: 0011 61 2 6670 8558

A.C.T. Weapons Registry
PO Box 401
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Phone: 0011 61 2 6245 7405
Fax: 0011 61 2 6245 7259

Queensland Weapons Licensing Branch
GPO Box 892
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Phone: 0011 61 7 3364 4416
Fax: 0011 61 7 3364 4863

Western Australia Firearms Branch
210 Adelaide Terrace
EAST PERTH WA 6000
Phone: 0011 61 8 9223 7000
Fax: 0011 61 8 9223 7029

Northern Territory Recording Section
PO Box 39764
WINNELLIE NT 0821
Phone: 0011 61 8 8922 3541
Fax: 0011 61 8 8922 3540

Tasmania Police Firearms Registry
GPO Box 1264
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: 0011 61 3 6230 2720
Fax: 0011 61 3 6230 2765