Important information for Artemis Gun Club members.

Artemis Gun Club members obtaining a firearms licence with club membership to support their
genuine reason must comply with the participation requirements and activities as prescribed by
>> Part 10 of the Firearms Regulation 2017.<<

Sport and Target shooting Members

The holder of a licence issued for the genuine reason of sport/target shooting must be a member
of at least one approved shooting club and must, during each compliance period for the club,
participate in not less than 4 shooting activities by an approved shooting club.
Shooting activity means a shooting activity that is conducted by the club at the clubs shooting
range, including a competitive shooting match, shooting training, target practice, firearm safety
training or a competitive shooting match endorsed by the club that is held at another shooting
range.
Competitive shooting match means a shooting activity in which scores are kept and results
recorded.

Hunting Club Members

Participation requirements for members of an approved Hunting Club
The holder of a licence issued for the genuine reason of recreational hunting/vermin control
supported by hunting club membership must be a member of at least one approved hunting club
and must, during each compliance period, participate in no less than 2 hunting club events.
Note: This participation requirement only applies if membership of an approved hunting club is the
sole reason for which the licensee has established the genuine reason of recreational
hunting/vermin control.

Artemis Shooting Club Compliance period.

The compliance period for Artemis Sporting Club is from Jan 1 to Dec 31, of

each year.

Members need to ensure they have completed their relevant attendances prior to the conclusion of
each compliance period.
Are there any other obligations I have as a licence holder with club

membership?

Yes - You must notify the club in writing of any change in your personal details,
such as name and address, within 14 days.
You must notify the Firearms Registry of your change of address within 7 days.
If you cease your club membership and can no longer support your genuine reason for holding a
firearms licence, you must notify the Firearms Registry within 14 days.
What if I do not complete my required number of shoots in any 12 month

period?

Persons who hold a firearms licence with club membership supporting the genuine reason for that
licence must comply with the participation requirements as outlined in Part 10 of the Firearms
Regulation 2017.
The only exception to the participation requirements is for a person who is a member of a hunting
club and has established another reason for recreational hunting/ vermin control (ie. permission to
shoot on property).
If you have not complied with the prescribed legislative requirements for shooting activities in
relation to your club membership, your firearms licence may be revoked.

TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS

All persons possessing firearms in NSW must comply with the safe keeping and storage
requirements as prescribed by the Firearms Act 1996, the associated Regulation and as
recommended by the Commissioner.

What are the general requirements in relation to the safe keeping of firearms?
All licence holders in NSW are subject to the general requirement for safe storage of firearms -
section 39 of the Firearms Act 1996 (Act). Any person in possession of a firearm must take all
reasonable precautions to ensure the firearm is kept safely, is not lost or stolen and does not come
into the possession of an unauthorised person.
There are specific legislative requirements for the transportation of category A, B, C, D & H
firearms and for the commercial transportation of firearms in addition to the general requirement.

What are the legislative requirements for transporting Category A & B

firearms?

Category A & B firearms must be conveyed in accordance with the following requirements—
• The firearm must be conveyed in a manner that ensures compliance with section 39 of the Act,
• The firearm must not be loaded with any ammunition while it is being conveyed,
• While the firearm is being conveyed in a vehicle it must not be
visible from outside the vehicle.
NOTE: At no time should a firearm be left stored unattended in a motor
vehicle unless the firearms are stored in accordance with the
requirements of category C, D & H firearms and no other alternative safe
storage is available.
What are the legislative requirements in relation to transportation of category C, D & H firearms?
Category C, D & H firearms must be conveyed unloaded, with the ammunition kept in a locked
container separate from the firearms.
The firearm must be rendered temporarily incapable of being fired (e.g. by removal of the
bolt/firing mechanism or the use of trigger locks) or must be kept in a locked container that is
properly secured to, or is within the vehicle.

Ammunition must be stored in a separate locked container (i.e. locked in glovebox or locked box in
the cab, not with the firearms).
Safe bolted to structural parts of the vehicle.
Persons engaged in the activities of commercial transportation must ensure that any portion of the
consignment consisting of firearms is:
• Transported concealed in a locked container which is secured to the vehicle or in a locked
compartment within the vehicle, and
• That all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure that firearms are not lost or stolen
whilst being conveyed.
Reasonable precautions to prevent loss or theft would include the security of the vehicle in
general; security of the vehicle when left unattended; how long the vehicle is left unattended; the
length of time the firearms were in conveyance; and whether arrangements are made to expedite
the delivery of firearms over the other items being conveyed.
Leaving the firearms unattended overnight or for extended periods of time
without added security or locking the vehicle in a secure compound would not
be considered to be reasonable precautions to prevent loss or theft.
Ammunition Safe Storage, Acquisition & Possession

All persons owning firearms in NSW must comply with the safe storage requirements as outlined
in the Firearms Act 1996, the associated Regulation and as recommended by the Commissioner.

What is Ammunition?

Section 4 of the Firearms Act 1996 (the Act) defines ammunition as:
• Any article consisting of a cartridge case fitted with a primer and a projectile, or
• Any article consisting of a cartridge case fitted with a primer and containing a propelling charge
and a projectile, or
• Blank cartridges, airgun pellets, training cartridges or gas cartridges, or
• Any other article prescribed by the regulations for the purpose of this definition.

Who can lawfully possess ammunition?

Section 65(3) of the Act prescribes that a person must not possess ammunition unless:
• The person is the holder of a licence or permit for a firearm that takes that ammunition, OR
• The person is authorised by a permit to possess that ammunition.

Who can supply ammunition?

A licensed firearms dealer or a person authorised by a permit to supply ammunition.
What do I need to acquire ammunition?
The person acquiring the ammunition must produce to the firearms dealer, at the time of supply:
• Identification showing their full name, and
• A current firearms licence or permit for a firearm which takes that ammunition or permit which
authorises acquisition of the ammunition, and (Sections 65 and 65A of the Firearms Act 1996)
Ammunition may also be acquired by the holder of an Ammunition Permit issued under clause 75
of the Regulations or other permit issued under that regulation authorising the acquisition of
ammunition.

What if I want to acquire ammunition, but I don't have firearms registered in

my name?

Where a person has no firearms registered in their name, and is required to acquire ammunition
for business, employment or other purposes, they may make application for an Ammunition Permit
under clause 75 of the Regulations. The applicant must hold a firearms licence and meet the other
criteria for a permit of this type. See the Fact Sheet & Ammunition Permit & on the Firearms Permit
page on the Firearms Registry Internet site.

What are the storage requirements in relation to ammunition?

Ammunition must be stored in a locked container, separate from the firearms -sections 40 (1)(d) &
41(1)(c) of the Act. The ammunition storage may be separate altogether, or may be a separate
locked compartment or receptacle within the firearms safe storage receptacle or safe.
Ammunition kept by a firearms dealer, club armourer or the holder of a Acquire and Supply
Ammunition permit must be kept in a locked container, locked display case or in a restricted area
not accessible by the public.
The Commissioner of Police has determined the following as the minimum standard applicable to
the ammunition storage container and locking mechanisms for a licence or permit holder:
The ammunition container must be made of plastic, wood, metal or steel which is sturdy and not
easily penetrated (ie cash box/ammunition box) and be fitted with a lock which is either:
1. An internal locking mechanism (ie cash box or similar) which is operated by means of a key,
combination lock or other similar locking mechanism (ie pin number), OR
2. Locked by the use of a hasp and staple (or similar) and fitted with a padlock.
NOTE: The key to the lock/padlock must not be kept within the firearms receptacle, or within the
immediate vicinity.
Police have the authority to seize firearms and ammunition under section 42 of the Act if they have
reasonable cause to believe the firearms or ammunition are not being kept in accordance with Part
4 of the Act.
The Commissioner has not evaluated or approved any individual receptacles for safe storage of
ammunition. However, any receptacle or lock meeting or exceeding the features described herein
is approved for the purposes of sections 40(1)(d) & 41(1)(c) of the Act.