A Firearms Prohibition Order or ‘FPO’ is a legal order made by NSW Police that relates to a particular person. It gives police extra search powers and means extra fines or jail time apply if that person gets a firearm, or does certain other things related to firearms.
Our factsheet is a guide for people who have (or may have) an FPO made against them, and their families and support networks. It gives plain-English information about FPOs, including:
- what an FPO is,
- when police can make an FPO,
- the powers police have under an FPO,
- how long an FPO lasts,
- what happens if a person breaches an FPO,
- how an FPO is different to a Weapons Prohibition Order (WPO),
- whether an FPO shows up on a National Police Check or Working With Children check,
- how to confirm whether you have an FPO ordered against you, and
- what steps can be taken to try and remove an FPO.
This factsheet contains general information that can help people understand their legal rights. It is not intended as legal advice and is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified professional.
