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Arms Bill

Endorsements and permits - Endorsements - Applications for endorsements

182: Applications for endorsements: general

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"How to apply for a special permit to own certain guns"

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You can apply for an endorsement if you are described in section 183 or section 184. You must be applying for an endorsement to possess certain arms items. This includes items like pistols or restricted firearms. You must be 18 years or older to apply for an endorsement to possess a restricted firearm. The endorsement application must be made to the chief executive in a certain way. You will need to fill out an approved form and include certain details. Your application must also include any required information and documents. You may need to pay a fee with your application. The chief executive will decide if you can have the endorsement.

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Part 4Endorsements and permits
Endorsements: Applications for endorsements

182Applications for endorsements: general

  1. An application for an endorsement may be made by a person who is—

  2. described in section 183 and applying for an endorsement permitting them to possess, in a particular capacity, 1 or more specified arms items; or
    1. described in section 184 and applying for an endorsement permitting them, or a licensed business that they are a senior manager of, to possess 1 or more specified arms items.

      1. An application for an endorsement on a firearms licence or business licence permitting the holder to possess a restricted firearm or restricted magazine may only be made by a person described in section 183 or 184 if the person is of or over the age of 18 years.

      2. In subsection (1), specified arms item means—

      3. a pistol:
        1. a large-capacity pistol magazine:
          1. a restricted weapon:
            1. a restricted firearm:
              1. a restricted magazine.

                1. An application for an endorsement must be made to the chief executive in the prescribed manner and must—

                2. be in a form approved by the chief executive; and
                  1. include the prescribed details (if any); and
                    1. be supported by any information and documents that are prescribed; and
                      1. be accompanied by the prescribed fee (if any).