Domestic violence orders suspend or revoke weapons licences

A weapons licence is often an essential for landowners. However, what happens to a person’s weapons licence if they are subject to a domestic violence order (DVO)?

If a person is subject to a temporary DVO, their weapons licence will be suspended while the order is in force. However, if a final DVO is made, their weapons licence will be revoked.

Regardless of the circumstances behind the making of the final DVO and even if the DVO is only in place for a short period of time, a person will be unable to apply for a new weapons licence for 5 years from the date the order was made.

This information is intended to provide a general summary only and should not be relied on as a substitute for legal advice.

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Bridie Shooter

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