TASMANIA POLICE FIREARMS IMPORT - APPLICATION FOR POLICE APPROVAL Full Name DOB Address . Town Postcode . Home Phone .. Business Phone .. Tasmanian Firearms Licence No Date of expiry .. Categories on Tasmanian licence (A,B,C,D, or H) . Reason for import/export . Are the firearm/s intended to be exported on completion of visit? .. (yes/no) IF THE FIREARM IS NOT REGISTERED IN TASMANIA As the firearm, firearm part, firearm accessory, firearm magazine or ammunition is a new import to Tasmania and is not already registered with Tasmania Police, I would like the following licensed firearms dealer to handle the importation and take delivery of the firearm until I obtain the necessary permit to acquire from Tasmania Police. Dealers full name .. Dealers address . Postcode .. Firearm Dealers Licence No .. Date of expiry ... Description of Firearms, parts, accessories, magazines or ammunition Calibre Serial NoTasmanian Firearm Registration No . .                   Signature of Applicant                 Date The B709A Customs Form Customs are authorised by the Commissioner of Police, to release imported firearms, firearms parts, firearm accessories, firearm magazines and ammunition to any person who has been issued with a B709A form showing that they hold a licence or authorisation to possess the firearms, firearms parts, firearm accessories, firearm magazines or ammunition. Tasmania Police will only issue a B709A in the following circumstances If the firearm is already registered in Tasmania 1. When the registered firearm is being imported by a firearms licence holder (eg following an overseas hunting trip or after being repaired overseas). If the firearm is not yet registered in Tasmania 2. When the firearm is being imported by a licensed firearms dealer (eg for sale to a person who has a permit to acquire, or for dealers new stock). 3. When the firearm is being imported by a visitor to Tasmania who has been granted an exemption from the Firearms Act for the duration of his/her visit (eg visiting target shooters or hunter). 4. When the firearm is being imported by a new settler who has already obtained a Tasmanian firearms licence and has applied for registration for the firearm in Tasmania. 5. When the firearm is an "antique firearm" and has been exempted from the licensing and registration provisions of the Firearms Act. Notes Approval will not be given for the issue of B709A forms for firearms etc which are prohibited imports into Australia. For the purpose of a B709A for a firearm is not registered in Tasmania until it has been inspected by a firearms dealer, details such as the serial number  have been verified in a physical examination, and a Certificate of Registration issued. The issue of a B709A does not authorise the importation of a firearm, firearm part or ammunition.  The importation is subject to the conditions and requirements set out in the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations. All requests for the issue of B709A Police authorisations must be made on the attached application form, and lodged at Firearms Services, GPO Box 1264, Hobart 7001 or faxed to 03 62 302765.                                                                                                               Amended 15/12/05