Losing your licence

The registrar must refuse to issue a firearms licence to an applicant unless satisfied on reasonable grounds:

• The information in the application is true and accurate
• The applicant’s identity
• The applicants suitability
• The applicant has a genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm
• The applicant will comply with part 12 (Safe storage of firearms) in relation to each registered firearm held under the licence
• The applicant is, or is about to become a resident of the ACT
• In accordance with section 61, it would be necessary for the applicant to possess or use the firearm in the lawful course of business or employment in the ACT
• That each registered firearm held under the licence will be stored in the ACT
• Section 17 (suitability)
• Section 18 Suitability (discretionary criteria)
• Section 19 Suitability (mandatory criteria).