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TasTafe runs courses that will assist participants to meet the requirements for a firearm licence in Tasmania. These training requirements are consistent with the minimum national standards for the granting of firearm licences Australia wide.
Organisation Address: 75 Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 1300 655 307
Link Owner: TasTAFE
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The Tasmania Police website is designed to provide current and prospective firearms licence holders and firearms dealers with a reference point for the requirements relating to firearms licensing and registration in Tasmania.
Organisation Address: Hobart Police Station, 43 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 03 6230 2111
Web Address: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/services-online/firearms/
Link Owner: Tasmania Police
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This is the Act that governs the ownership and usage of guns for individuals in Tasmania
Web Address: https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1996-023
Link Owner: Tasmanian Government
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The Firearms Act 1996 (Tas) was introduced after the Port Arthur massacre, replacing the Guns Act 1991 (Tas). This Act implements by way of legislation the National Firearms Agreement, based on the premise that the ownership and use of a firearm is a privilege. Every person who owns or possesses a firearm is required to hold a licence and every firearm is required to be
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
There are strict storage requirements under firearms legislation. Guns are required to be stored in locked receptacles, with the ammunition being stored separately from the firearm.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6223 2500
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Your genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm will determine the category of licence for which you may apply. The category of licence will also determine the type of firearm you will be authorised to use and possess. It is possible to make application for a licence for more than one category of firearm if you are able to
Organisation Address: 37-43 Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6173 2720
Web Address: https://fas.police.tas.gov.au/obtaining-a-licence/categories-firearms-licence/
Link Owner: Tasmania Police
The Firearms Act 1996 (Tas) was introduced after the Port Arthur massacre, replacing the Guns Act 1991 (Tas). This Act implements by way of legislation the National Firearms Agreement, based on the premise that the ownership and use of a firearm is a privilege.
Link Owner: Hobart Community Legal Service Inc
Related Links: Firearms Services
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Your genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm will determine the category of licence for which you may apply. The category of licence will also determine the type of firearm you will be authorised to use and possess.
Organisation Address: Hobart Police Station, 43 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Phone: 03 6230 2111
Web Address: http://www.police.tas.gov.au/services-online/firearms/licences-obtaining-licences/firearms-licence-categories-2/
Link Owner: Tasmania Police
Related Links: Firearms Services , Police powers under the Firearms Act
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Any person wishing to recreationally hunt deer, wild duck, muttonbird, wallaby, brown quail or pheasant during the gazetted open seasons in Tasmania will require a game licence.
Organisation Address: 1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: (03) 6169 9021
Web Address: http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/management-of-wildlife/game-management/game-hunting-requirements
Link Owner: Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
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