Firearms law
Expert South Australian firearms lawyers to guide you through gun ownership requirements
South Australia has complex laws dealing with firearms possession, use, purchase and supply. These laws regularly change, so firearms laws are becoming increasingly complicated.
As a gun owner, you must be aware of your obligations under gun ownership laws. You must also understand that the gun ownership requirements changed in 2017, so if you first got your licence before 2017, even if you met the obligations back then, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you meet them now. If you need to keep your licence, you must regularly check whether you meet the gun ownership obligations.
We’re firearms lawyers with significant knowledge and experience in gun ownership, and we’re skilled in all areas of firearms law, including:
- Refusal to grant a firearms licence
- Defending firearms offences
- Reviewing and appealing licence cancellations.
We can guide you through gun ownership requirements to safeguard your licence.
Frequently asked questions about gun ownership and firearms law
What is the South Australian Government’s attitude to gun ownership?
The South Australian Government is actively trying to restrict firearms ownership. In 2017, it overhauled firearms laws; since then, there have been many more changes.
At the same time, the Government is making it harder to get a firearms licence, and making it easier to cancel licences on the grounds of not being a “fit and proper person” to hold a firearms licence.
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What will happen to my firearms licence if I’m charged with a criminal offence?
A conviction for a firearms offence or other criminal offences may affect your firearms licence. It means that you will need legal advice before you decide to plead guilty or not guilty.
If you have a firearms licence and you’re charged with a criminal offence, the police Firearms Branch will review your licence to decide whether you’re a fit and proper person to hold a licence.
The Branch will do this regardless of whether you’re found guilty or not guilty of the offence.
Whether you’re a fit and proper person is a complex test under South Australian laws. There are some offences that automatically mean you’re not a fit and proper person. There are other offences that require a consideration of other factors before this can be decided. This is why it’s important to have a lawyer who understands the interaction between criminal offences and firearms legislation.
Criminal charges and even intervention orders have direct effects on firearms licences. If you don’t have legal representation, you risk making a decision without understanding how it will affect your firearms licence.
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How we can help
If you hold a firearms licence and you’re charged with any criminal offence, seek legal advice as soon as possible.
As Adelaide’s expert firearms lawyers, we’ll give you legal advice about the criminal charges and the impact on your firearms licence. We know how the Firearms Branch will view the offending and what action it’s likely to take.
We can tell you what steps to take to safeguard your firearms licence, including the costs, so that you can make an informed decision.
Criminal charges and even intervention orders have direct effects on firearms licences. If you don’t have legal representation, you risk making a decision without understanding how it will affect your firearms licence.
Contact us for more information about our services.