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Supplementary Instructions for a
OVERSEAS VISITORS COMPETITION PERMIT
The following information and instructions should be read in conjunction with the general instructions on the Application for a Permit under the Firearms Act, 1996.

Instructions to all applicants
The application for this permit must be made no later than 28 days prior to the applicant's arrival. These instructions are specific to the type of permit for which you are applying. You must ensure all the information requested is provided or the application will not be able to be processed.

LONGARMS: This permit applies to longarms other than self-loading or automatic rimfire or centre-fire rifles, any similar rifle adapted for military purposes, or any firearm that substantially duplicates in appearance any military style firearm.

HANDGUNS: This permit will authorise a certified international sports shooter to import a category H article, a firearm magazine for a category H article, or a firearm barrel for a category H article that meet the following specifications:

a calibre not greater than .38", unless the handgun is required for participation in specialised shooting competition, in which case the calibre must not be greater than .45",
a barrel length of at least 120mm for a semi-automatic handgun and 100mm for a revolver or a single shot handgun, unless the handgun is a highly specialised target pistol, and
a shot capacity of not more than ten rounds.

The following are exempt from barrel length and calibre restrictions:

A black powder muzzle loading pistol; OR
A cap and ball percussion fired revolver.

Applicant Requirements
Completed permit application form P568.
Proof of Identity: Provide a copy of your passport.
Provide certified documentary evidence you are either:

Authorised under the law of your country of residence to possess and use the type of firearm for which the permit is sought or;
Involved in similar competition activities in your country of residence
Provide the date of your arrival in and departure from New South Wales and your flight details into and out of Australia.
Provide the following details in relation to the shooting competition:
Invitation or letter from the competition organisers (association/club);
The location of the shooting competition;
The date/s on which practice/competition is to commence and cease
Provide the following description of the firearm/s being used and state whether you intend to bring this firearm(s) into Australia ie.

Make;
Model;
Serial number;
Calibre;
Firearm type;
Barrel length (for handguns only);
Magazine capacity (for handguns only);
Number or rounds and calibre of ammunition and magazines to be imported.
Provide details of the special need for the additional firearm if the applicant intends to import more than one firearm into Australia.
Provide the fee in Aus $

See fee schedule.
This permit will be issued from one day prior to your arrival in NSW until one day after your departure from NSW.
If the permit is approved, a B709A (longarms) or B709D (handguns) Certificate will also be issued to allow the release of firearms and ammunition from Customs upon arrival in Australia. PLEASE NOTE: THE FIREARMS REGISTRY IS NOT PERMITTED TO ISSUE A B709A CUSTOMS DOCUMENT FOR SEMI-AUTO FIREARMS. CONTACT: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT ON PHONE NO. 02 62506730

If you require any further information or need assistance in completing this application contact the Firearms Registry's Customer Service Line:

Within NSW: Tel: 1300-362-562 (cost of a local call)

From interstate: Tel: 02-6670-8590

From overseas: Tel: 61-2-6670-8563

Fax: 61-2-6670-8550

Email: firearmsenq@police.nsw.gov.au