Northern Territory Firearms Council Inc.
What is the Firearms Council ?
The Council is an incorporated consultative and advisory body representing the interests of legitimate firearms owners and users throughout the Northern Territory.
The Council is supported by the Northern Territory Government and solely funded by government financial grants which are used to resource the position of executive officer, and the Council's functions, and maintain the council office.
Who are the members of the Council ?
There are twenty members drawn from peak sporting organisations, dealers, gunsmiths, professional users, environment and conservation, training providers, and independent members and delegates from major regional centres. All are volunteers. See our contact page for a list of members.
What does the Firearms Council do ?
To meet the constant challenges facing firearms owners/users the Council has over time progressed into an organisation performing legislative functions under the Territory Firearms Act, having representation on the Firearms Advisory Council and a member on the Firearms Appeals Tribunal.
The Council manages the lease of Micket Creek Shooting Complex and has the central role of consultant within the Territory and nationally over a wide range of matters affecting firearms owners and users.
The Council and its functions are unique in Australia. In no other jurisdiction does a firearms organisation have such direct consultative links with government.
What value is the Council to the firearms owner ?
In addition to having the established means to represent your interests, the Council can provide information and assistance on firearms possession and ownership, shooting club contacts, advice on licensing and registration, training requirements and all firearms related issues.
Please note that the Firearms Council is not:
- A lobby group
- A firearms activist body
- A political forum
The Council is not able to provide legal advice.
