What and Who is concidered a Prohibited Person

As fantastic as firearms can be, not everyone is permitted to handle or own them. Please follow this link to the Vic Police website to check if you are eligible to possess a firearm.

Vic Police - Prohibited Persons

 

A prohibited person is someone who is legally restricted from owning or possessing a firearm. The specific criteria can vary depending on local laws, but generally, in Australia, a prohibited person includes:

  1. People with a Criminal History: Individuals convicted of certain offenses, particularly serious crimes such as violent offenses, drug trafficking, or offenses involving firearms, may be prohibited from possessing firearms.

  2. People with Mental Health Issues: Individuals who have been deemed mentally unfit to own a firearm, due to a history of mental illness or instability, are prohibited.

  3. Individuals Subject to a Court Order: People under certain court orders, such as domestic violence orders or restraining orders, may be prohibited from possessing firearms.

  4. Young People: People under a certain age (usually under 18) may be prohibited from possessing firearms. However there are Youth licencing options. (Click here for details on Youth/Junior Firearms Licences)

  5. People with a History of Domestic Violence: Individuals with a history of domestic violence may be considered prohibited persons and are often not permitted to hold a firearms license.

  6. People Who Have Been Declared a Risk: People who have been flagged as a potential risk to themselves or others based on behavior or psychological assessments may also be prohibited.