Import Firearms and Firearms-Related Articles into Australia.
For related articles under Schedule 6 to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.
Submit your application, upload documents and track your progress through this portal. Start Your Application User GuideRecent firearms reforms affecting imports
Following the passage of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill (Firearms and Customs Laws) 2026, the Department is working with state and territory Firearms Registries to implement the measures. If you have any questions or concerns relating to urgent or impending importation requests/applications please contact firearms.enquiries@homeaffairs.gov.au.
Firearms in Australia
In Australia, responsibility for firearm matters is shared between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments. The Department of Home Affairs grants permission to import certain types of firearms and firearm-related articles under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.
Import test
If you are unsure which tests apply to the articles you wish to import, use the provisional classification wizard before starting an application.