In Australia, it is illegal to be in possession of unregistered firearms. Through the amnesty, anyone in possession of unregistered firearms or related items can hand them in anonymously and without penalty.
Police stations and licensed firearms dealers in Victoria can receive unregistered or unwanted firearms. Or you can surrender registered firearms if you are either the original owner or have authority of the firearm.
If a person does not surrender an unregistered firearm and is found in possession of it, they may face criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
Here are some examples of unregistered firearms:
- Firearms that should have been registered or surrendered during the 1996-1997 buy back but were not.
- Firearms handed down to family members as part of deceased estates.
- Firearms possessed by people who do not have the appropriate type of licence.
- Unregistered firearms carry great risk to the Australian community. It is proven that they can end up in the hands of people with criminal intent, therefore it is important Mialls's follow precautions and Australia's legal requirements outlined for Victoria.
Process :
Here at Miall’s we can dispose of unregistered firearms anonymously or we can register unregistered firearms. You can conduct either of these services without a firearms license.
Please allow up to two months for firearms to be registered depending if there is any visible markings on the firearm/s.
You will receive a phone call once your firearm is registered to Miall’s.
Price List:
For firearms to be registered it costs $150.00 per firearm. This includes 3 months free storage at Miall’s. After the 3 months you will be charged $15.00 per fire arm per month on the 1st of every month until further notice.