Melbourne South-East
Cheltenham
Cheltenham Community Centre
Cheltenham
Face-to-face training in Melbourne’s south-east.
Victoria Police-approved instructors
Official Firearm Safety Certificate Training Course.
This is the Official Victoria Police Certificate that you need to complete your Firearms Application.
Friendly Face-to-face Category A and B longarms safety courses across Melbourne, with practical guidance to help you understand the licence application process.
** The only Firearms Course in Victoria that runs through how to fill out your Firearms Application.
Approved instructorsExperienced and approachable trainers
Real support Hotline
Help when you need it
1300 920 900
Live course datesBook directly into an available session
Training locations
Choose the location that suits you
Upcoming course dates are loaded directly from the GunSmart booking system.
Melbourne West
Point Cook
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Point Cook
Friendly evening training in Melbourne’s west.
Nunawading
Nunawading Community Hub
96 106 Springvale Rd Nunawading Vic 3131
Lots of Parking above and below.
Essential Reading before Attending Course
Download Firearm Safety Booklet
Ensure you have downloaded and read the Firearm Safety Booklet before attending your course.
What to expect
A straightforward course with practical guidance
GunSmart provides the required safety information in a friendly, easy-to-understand format, followed by a short multiple-choice assessment.
1
Choose a session
Select a live course date from the booking system.
2
Register online
Enter your student details and continue securely to Square.
3
Attend the course
Bring your identification, a pen and complete the assessment.
Support after the course
Questions about your application?
GunSmart provides a 1300 support line if you need help while completing your firearm licence application.
Call 1300 920 900
Essential Reading before Attending Course
Read the Course Presentation
Ensure you have Read the Course Powerpoint Presentation.
Helpful resources
Other useful information and links
Everything you need before attending your course, plus useful information for the next steps afterwards.
Course day
Course duration information
- Course check-in at 7:15 p.m.
- Course commencing at 7:30 p.m.
- Course length is approximately two hours.
- Course duration is one evening session only.
Remember to bring your identification and a pen.
Before attending
Firearm safety resources
Don’t forget to download and read both the Firearm Safety Booklet and the Safety Course presentation before attending the course.
After attending
Applications and next steps
Use the official application links when you are ready to continue with your Category A and B longarms licence process.
Recreational shooting in Victoria
Safe, sustainable, ethical and lawful
Recreational shooting is an important part of Victoria’s sporting community. The Victorian Government works closely with industry and regulators to ensure that recreational shooting is safe, sustainable, ethical and lawful.
Before your course
Victoria Police firearm safety video
Watch the official safety video before attending your course.
Ready to get started?
Find a course date near you.
Select an available session and register online.