Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar discuss how the new firearm laws apply to young people wanting to use a firearm in Western Australia. The episode outlines what is and isn’t allowed under the Firearms Act 2024, and the immediate supervision requirement by an appropriately authorised adult.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire unpack another key part of the Firearms Act 2024: Firearm Authority Health Examinations, also referred to as Health Assessments. What are they, and what do they mean for new licence applicants and licence holders?

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar dive into the mandatory firearms training implemented under the Firearms Act 2024. The theoretical and practical firearm safety training is now a requirement for new licence applicants.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

Did you know about the different types of licences under the Firearms Act 2024? Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar run through the eight licence types, demonstrating a genuine reason for owning or using a firearm, and the importance of relevant supporting evidence.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar talk about the firearms reform progress and transition into the new licensing framework since the Firearms Act 2024 came into effect on 31 March 2025. They outline options and key actions for Transitional Authority holders and expired licence holders.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

In this episode, Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar provide an update on the Firearms Portal. As the approved manner for all firearm licensing activities under the Firearms Act 2024, every applicant, licence holder, and landowner allowing hunting on their property will need to have a Portal account.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

Commander Lawrence Panaia APM and Claire Ciantar highlight the permanent firearms amnesty in Western Australia. This episode provides an understanding of what the amnesty is, its purpose, how it works, and how it complements the Firearms Act 2024.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal

Claire Ciantar and Commander Lawrence Panaia APM are on the hunt... for licence holders unfamiliar with the new regulations regarding hunting permissions. Renewals are covered this episode, as are temporary permissions, and the actual process for issuing hunting permissions by landowners.

For any questions or queries related to the topics discussed on this podcast please contact our Licensing Enforcement Division at: 1800 894 474

You can find out more at: Licensing Services (Firearms)

For registration or changes in licensing please visit the portal: Firearms Portal