Can you bring a weapon to Australia?

• Weapons

  depends on specifics

  Firearms and firearm-related articles are prohibited imports under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 unless the importer first obtains written permission — either from the Attorney-General's Department or written confirmation/certification from the relevant state or territory Police Firearms Registry — via the Department of Home Affairs' Firearms Portal, before the item arrives. Requirements depend on the firearm's category, action type, magazine capacity, and fitted parts/accessories; not realistically available to an ordinary tourist without advance planning.

  Also covers: weapons, knives, firearms, ammunition

  Checked 2026-08-12 — Source: Department of Home Affairs — Firearms Portal (import firearms and firearms-related articles)

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. See update history