Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Pistol shooting clubs

38D: Application for certificate of approval in respect of pistol shooting club

You could also call this:

"Apply for Approval to Start a Pistol Shooting Club"

You can apply for a certificate to approve a pistol shooting club. You must be authorised by the club to make the application. The application must be made to the Commissioner. You must follow the rules set by the regulations under the Arms Act 1983. Your application must be in a form approved by the Commissioner. It must also include the required information and documents. You may need to pay a fee with your application. The application must be made in the way set out in the regulations.

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38C: Pistol shooting club must be incorporated society, or

"Pistol shooting clubs must be registered groups to get approval"

38E: Commissioner may make inquiries and request further information, or

"The Commissioner can ask for more information to help decide your application."

Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Pistol shooting clubs

38DApplication for certificate of approval in respect of pistol shooting club

An application for a certificate of approval in respect of a pistol shooting club may be made only by a person who is authorised by the pistol shooting club to make the application on its behalf.
An application for approval must be made to the Commissioner in the manner prescribed by regulations made under this Act, and must—
be in a form approved by the Commissioner; and
be supported by any information and documents that are prescribed; and
be accompanied by the prescribed application fee (if any).

Notes

Section 38D: replaced, on 29 June 2025, by section 5 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).