Firearm owners can apply for compensation for unique prohibited items

Firearm owners with unique prohibited items can now apply to Police for compensation as part of the firearms buy-back scheme.

Applications must meet the criteria specified in the Arms Regulations.

"I'd like to thank relevant firearm holders for their patience as Police worked through the process of applying for compensation for unique prohibited items," says Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement.

"The Arms Regulations recognise that the pricelist cannot include everything - there will be some unique or rare items that require individual consideration.

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