Customs
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Customs, in co operation with The Attorney-General's Department share the regulation and administration of the controls regarding the importation of firearms, which include the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. This regulation prohibits the importation of firearms, their parts, accessories, magazines, ammunition (including components), replicas and other items specified without the appropriate permit to import. Each state equivalent of the Firearm's Registry is responsible for issuing a police authorisation (B709) which confirms an importer can legally possess the specified item in their State or Territory. When arriving or departing NSW you must declare all firearms, weapons and ammunition including real and replica firearms and BB air guns that discharge a pellet by means of compressed gas, commonly purchased as "toy" guns. Other weapons such as paintball markers, blowpipes, all knives, nunchukas, slingshots, crossbows, electric shock devices and knuckle dusters must also be declared. Some of these items may require a permit, police authorisation and safety testing before importation.
For all enquiries regarding B709's contact the Firearms Registry Dealers Unit at email: dealers@police.nsw.gov.au. Customs website: www.customs.gov.au |
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