Ammunition and the Firearms Registry – some things have changed
From 24 June, changes have been made to ammunition sales and the Firearms Registry.
When buying ammunition, the sale will be recorded by the firearms dealer or ammunition seller
The firearms dealer or ammunition seller selling ammunition, must now record the ammunition sale in the Firearms Registry using the online Dealer Transactions form. This is at the time the ammunition is dispatched or handed over, or immediately after.
This is a record of the sale, not a registration of ammunition. Licence holders do not need to record or register ammunition purchased.
The first time you buy ammunition; you’ll need to register all your firearms – if you have not done so already
Licence holders now have an activating circumstance when they purchase ammunition from a firearms dealer or ammunition seller - if they haven’t already had one. This means you will need to register all the firearms and arms items in your possession within 30 days of purchasing ammunition if you haven’t already registered your firearms. Once you have entered your details into the Firearms Registry, you must keep your information up to date when buying or selling arms items.
