Guns, ammo and automobiles
The information contained in this article is up-to-date at the time of writing but is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice. The SSAA is continuously working to improve legislation for our members so be sure to review any possible law changes on an ongoing basis. It’s the responsibility of all licensed firearm owners to comply with the laws in their state or territory as well as those states or territories they are visiting
Going bush for a hunt is something most hunters regularly look forward to. However, there can be uncertainty regarding obligations when carrying firearms on hunting trips and removed from home safe storage facilities.
All licensed shooters are familiar with the requirement to keep firearms safely stored and to prevent them falling into the hands of unlicensed people. There are also, in most states and territories, special rules regarding transporting firearms in your vehicle. Each state and territory have their own unique Firearms Act and Regulations but with the same general underlying theme: You will be charged with an offence (breach of the Act) if you allow your firearm to be lost or stolen and/or it comes into the possession of an unlicensed person.
The below highlights the various state and
