Transporting firearms interstate within Australia

Mutual recognition under the National Firearms Agreement means a properly-licensed shooter can usually move firearms between states for a "lawful purpose" (hunting, competition). What varies is paperwork, timeframes and what counts as lawful purpose.

By road

• Carry your licence and proof of lawful purpose (e.g. competition entry, station-owner letter).
• Firearm and bolt separated where practicable; locked case; ammunition separately.
• NSW and VIC require interstate visitors to carry a permit if staying beyond a defined period — check before travelling.

By air (domestic)

• Notify the airline at booking — most require 48–72 hours' notice.
• Hard locked case, declared at check-in. Ammunition in original packaging, separately, sometimes in checked baggage limited by weight.
• Qantas/Virgin Australia each have published firearms baggage policies with the exact requirements.

By post

Australia Post does not carry firearms. Sending a firearm interstate must use a licensed dealer-to-dealer transfer — not direct private-to-private.