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You will need to check the storage requirements for your state as they vary between Australian jurisdictions.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Category A:
Air rifles, Rimfire rifles other than self loading or shotguns/rimfire combinations
Category B:
Muzzle loading firearms (other than pistol), centre fire rifles (other than self loading), shotgun centre fire rifle combination
These categories being long arm must be securely stored in a safe which is locked by a quality secure lock. The body and door are constructed of steel and if it weighs less than 150 kilograms when empty must be fixed and anchored to the floor or wall.
If you intend to store more than 15 firearms in the safe then the premises must be fitted with an intruder alarm.
Any cartridge ammunition for the firearm must be secured and stored in a separate lockable safe in which the firearm is stored.
Category C:
Self loading rimfire rifles with a magazine capacity of no more than 10 rounds.
Self loading shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds
Pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds
Category D:
Self loading centrefire rifles
Self loading rimfire rifles with a magazine capacity of not more than 10 rounds
Self loading shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds
Pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds
Any firearms to which Category C licence applies
For these categories all requirements apply as per Category A & B but with the following additional conditions as follows the key or opening device to the safe must be carried by the licence holder or kept in a secure separate room from the safe.
Category H:
Pistols & Handguns
Please note that there are different requirements for those who are firearm dealers, sport target shooters and clubs, firearm collectors, antique/heirloom collectors and firearm ammunition collectors.
It would be advisable to look up storage and safekeeping requirements for firearms on the police website in your state.
This information is my understanding of the firearms act only, but I recommend that you make your own inquiries.
Our huge range of firearm safes are to accommodate firearm weapons for the serious gun owner. Safes are designed and manufactured to comply with Australian Firearm Act for the secure storage of firearms and ammunition. Our pistol safes come in various sizes and are securely locked by a high security key lock and door which is constructed of 10mm thick steel and have 4 per drilled bolt holes on the back and base to fasten to the wall or floor to totally comply with Level 2 Category H as per government regulations. We also supply safes that meet firearm standards, Level 2 – Category A D C & D that have a large capacity holding with internal rifle racking.
