LICENSING
Below is a guide to obtaining a Firearms Licence.
APPLYING FOR A FIREARMS LICENCE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Welcome to Pro Firearms! We're here to assist you with the new 2024 Firearms Legislation. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing exceptional customer service, guiding everyone from first-time licence applicants to seasoned professionals. Visit us in-store to discuss new licensing process and find the best solutions tailored to your needs as a shooter.
Click on the link below to access the new WAPOL licensing services (firearms) website for all information about licensing a firearms in Western Australia:
There are also information sheets regarding all things firearms licensing available on the WA.gov.au website here:
Firearms: Current information sheets
1. Purchasing a new firearm
When you purchase a firearm from Pro Firearms you will be supplied with a Serviceability Certificate and when payed in full the certificate will be issued. This certificate contains the details of the firearm you have purchased and will be used in the licensing process. Please note, you will not be able to take the gun out of the store until you return with the approved licensed firearm stated on your licence.
2. Second hand firearms / Brokering Purchases
If you are purchasing a second-hand firearm or wanting a firearm to be brokered from another dealer (interstate or local) the charges associated will be a fee of $50.00 per week for storing each firearm. A Serviceability Certificate will be issued for the firearm at a fee of $50.00 per firearm. If you are transferring a firearm onto our dealer licence to obtain a licence for the said firearm we charge a transfer fee of $50.00 per firearms to cover administration costs.
3. Practical Firearms Test
Pro Firearms is certified to carry out the WAPOL Practical Firearms Test. Simply pop in store to complete the test.
If purchasing your firearms through Pro Firearms the cost of the certificate is inclusive of your firearm purchase. If only requiring to sit the test this will incur a fee of $50.00 to cover administration and archiving of your paperwork for WAPOL.
4. Picking up your firearm
Once you have your paper licence and identification card you can pick up your firearm. Please note it is a requirement by law you must carry your paper licence and firearm extract card on you at all times when you are conveying your firearm or intending to purchase ammunition.
If you are unsure or have any questions about licensing please call us to discuss.