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Locations

  • Alanvale
  • Burnie
  • Clarence

Attendance options

  • Part-time

Study type

  • On-site
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Tuition Fees

  • Commercial $ PoA
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Meet the requirements for gaining a Firearms Licence in Tasmania.

For up to date information in relation to the Commonwealth Government Firearms Reforms, and any changes that may affect Tasmanian’s, please refer to the Tasmanian Police Firearms Reform Updates page.

Firearms Safety Courses are conducted to determine the competency of applicants for Firearms Licences, and will assist you to meet the requirements for obtaining a Firearms Licence in Tasmania. Training can be undertaken across firearms categories A, B, C, D and H.

To enrol in this course, you must have written approval from Tasmania Police. You may only enrol in the category of firearms course for which Tasmania Police approval has been given.

Please arrive at 8.15 am for 8.30 am start. Course includes theory in the morning, followed by practical training and assessment on a Tasmania Police-approved shooting range.

In the classroom, you will learn about the legislation that applies to firearms ownership and use in Tasmania, the different types of firearms and ammunition you may encounter, and the safety rules associated with shooting. You’ll also learn about the practical aspects of using firearms safely and your obligations and responsibilities to community safety awareness, including legal and social responsibilities, the circumstances and consequences of firearms misuse, and ethics and assistance.

For the practical part of the course, you will go to a Tasmania Police-approved shooting range where you will learn how to carry firearms safely, how to load and unload different types of firearms, how to safely store and transport your firearms, and how to use different categories of firearms safely.

On successful completion of this course, you will be provided a Statement of Results confirming that you have fulfilled the requirements for training in the particular categories of firearms for which you have applied. Tasmania Police Firearms Services will also be advised so that they can proceed with the next stage to issue you with your Firearms Licence.

Firearms Licence categories A & B

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
North
Launceston surrounds5 Aug 2026 -
5 Aug 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds11 Aug 2026 -
11 Aug 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds18 Aug 2026 -
18 Aug 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds19 Aug 2026 -
19 Aug 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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St Helens: Binalong Bay Road, St Helens2 Sep 2026 -
2 Sep 2026
Part-timeOn-SiteEnquire now
Launceston surrounds9 Sep 2026 -
9 Sep 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds22 Sep 2026 -
22 Sep 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds23 Sep 2026 -
23 Sep 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds26 Sep 2026 -
26 Sep 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds7 Oct 2026 -
7 Oct 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds10 Oct 2026 -
10 Oct 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Flinders Island: Carinay Lees Road, Memana13 Oct 2026 -
13 Oct 2026
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Launceston surrounds20 Oct 2026 -
20 Oct 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds21 Oct 2026 -
21 Oct 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds17 Nov 2026 -
17 Nov 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds18 Nov 2026 -
18 Nov 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds28 Nov 2026 -
28 Nov 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds1 Dec 2026 -
1 Dec 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds2 Dec 2026 -
2 Dec 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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Launceston surrounds8 Dec 2026 -
8 Dec 2026
Part-time

Theory at Alanvale Campus 8:15am for 8:30am start. Learners require own transport to Turners Marsh for practical. Course ends 3:30-4:00pm

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South
Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 5 Aug 2026 -
5 Aug 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 11 Aug 2026 -
11 Aug 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 12 Aug 2026 -
12 Aug 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 25 Aug 2026 -
25 Aug 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 26 Aug 2026 -
26 Aug 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 15 Sep 2026 -
15 Sep 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 16 Sep 2026 -
16 Sep 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 29 Sep 2026 -
29 Sep 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 30 Sep 2026 -
30 Sep 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 6 Oct 2026 -
6 Oct 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 13 Oct 2026 -
13 Oct 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 14 Oct 2026 -
14 Oct 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 4 Nov 2026 -
4 Nov 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 10 Nov 2026 -
10 Nov 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 24 Nov 2026 -
24 Nov 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 25 Nov 2026 -
25 Nov 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 2 Dec 2026 -
2 Dec 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 8 Dec 2026 -
8 Dec 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 9 Dec 2026 -
9 Dec 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 15 Dec 2026 -
15 Dec 2026
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Tasmanian Pistol & Rifle Club (Pontville): 30 Shene Road, Pontville 16 Dec 2026 -
16 Dec 2026
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North West
Sheffield:143 Devils Gate Road, Barrington12 Aug 2026 -
12 Aug 2026
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King Island - Red Hut Road, King Island 26 Aug 2026 -
26 Aug 2026
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Sheffield:143 Devils Gate Road, Barrington16 Sep 2026 -
16 Sep 2026
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Smithton: 100 Rifle Range Road, Smithton19 Sep 2026 -
19 Sep 2026
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Sheffield:143 Devils Gate Road, Barrington14 Oct 2026 -
14 Oct 2026
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Sheffield:143 Devils Gate Road, Barrington11 Nov 2026 -
11 Nov 2026
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Other Firearms Licence categories

CampusDateAttendance/DurationStudy typeApply/Enquire
Statewide
Statewide1 Jan 2026 -
31 Dec 2026
Part-time

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