New South Wales together with all other states and territories will be participating in an ongoing National Firearms Amnesty (amnesty) which commenced on 1 July 2021.
The aim of the amnesty is to reduce the number of unregistered firearms in Australia.
In New South Wales, the amnesty allows for:
- Firearms or firearm related articles to be registered, supplied or surrendered to a participating firearm dealer without fear of prosecution.
- Firearms or firearm related articles to be surrendered to a police station without fear of prosecution.
- Prohibited weapons to be surrendered to a participating firearms dealer or police station without fear of prosecution.
A list of firearm dealers participating in the amnesty and a webpage to assist in locating your nearest police station are linked below. Ensure you contact the participating firearms dealer or your local police station, prior to attending the location with a firearm, firearm related article or prohibited weapon.
Before taking a firearm to a participating firearms dealer or a police station, make sure the firearm is unloaded and where possible, remove the bolt or other method to render the firearm safe. Place the firearm in a gun bag or wrap in a blanket. Ammunition can be taken at the same time as a firearm; however, it must be stored in a separate bag, box or container.