Imitation weapon legalities

The hire of imitation weapons has been specifically written into the firearms act of 1996 to exempt various types of productions from having to hire an armourer.  A firearm that is defined as an imitation and covered in the act is a weapon that has the appearance of a firearm. This covers all pistols, sub machineguns and long arms. Pictures of these can be found on the imitation firearms page.

In order to hire these weapons, two forms must be filled out, and emailed to us.

The last process is that all people wishing to hire imitation firearms must email the Victoria Police Film and TV office FILM-TV-CCM-OIC@police.vic.gov.au, notifying them of the following.

1. Location of the shoot?
2. Who will be in charge of the imitation? 
3. Will it be filmed in a public space or private property?
4. Is there any chance that a member of the public could see any aspect of your event and the imitation firearm?

Please note that Warwicks must be CC'd on this email, warwicks@bigpond.net.au

We ask that all applicants please send off their letters ASAP.  For any more information on the hire of imitations please contact us directly.