Firearms 🇦🇺 Australia
Prohibited without import permit
Can I bring Firearms into Australia?
Prohibited without import permit
- AFP Import Permit
- State firearms license
- Invitation to sporting event
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
All firearms require an import permit from the Australian Federal Police and a state/territory firearms license. The National Firearms Agreement significantly restricts civilian firearms ownership. Tourists may only bring firearms for approved sporting events with extensive pre-approval.
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Application process takes 6-8 weeks minimum. Contact the AFP Firearms section well in advance.
- AFP Import Permit
- State firearms license
- Invitation to sporting event
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
This page covers destination customs rules in Australia. Whether you can carry firearms through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Strict prohibition on most firearms
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Complete civilian ban
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PAL required; restricted and prohibited classifications
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Complete civilian ban; severe penalties