New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

FIREARMS REGULATION 2017 - REG 12

12 Discretionary grounds for refusal of permit

(1) The Commissioner may refuse to issue a permit to a person unless the person has successfully completed such firearms training and safety courses as the Commissioner considers to be appropriate in respect of the permit concerned.

(2) The Commissioner may refuse to issue a permit authorising the possession or use of a firearm if the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant intends to possess or use the firearm for personal protection or the protection of any other person or for the protection of property.