IN GENERAL - You must be over 18 years to purchase any edged collectable from us. Please be aware of your compliance with local and state laws to legally purchase swords, knives, axes etc. We will not be responsible for any consequences of non-compliance

IN VICTORIA

The following items are "Prohibited", as per the Victorian Control of Weapons Act;

  1. Swords (steel bladed)
  2. Daggers (double edged knives)
  3. Crossbows

Due to Victorian Control of Weapons Act 1990, we cannot ship prohibited items to a Victorian address, unless you have an exemption.

Details on the rules and how to obtain a permit or an exemption can be found on Victorian Sword Collector Website: https://www.swordcollectorsguild.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Weapons-Order-Coll-Re-enact-5Jun14.pdf

Details of Victorian Control of Weapon Act 1990 can be found on https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/control-weapons-act-1990/073

All swords shipping to Victoria will be requested to provide proof of permit or exemption after the orders are finalised online. Please allow extra processing time for your orders to avoid any delay.

If you are unsure as to your legal position regarding the ownership of the items you wish to purchase, please contact Police Licensing Services Division on 1300 651 645. They will be able to explain what form of permit or exemption is required for legal ownership of the item(s) in question.

 

AUSTRALIAN STATES OUTSIDE VICTORIA

As the laws in each state changes regularly, it is impossible for us to provide exact information regarding the legal status of items in every state of Australia.

We strongly suggest that you contact your local State Police Department and ask them for specific information regarding the ownership of items you wish to purchase if you are unsure.

Below are the contact details for each state’s relevant department.

State

Phone

Email

Websites

ACT

(02) 6256 7747

ACTFirearmsRegistry@afp.gov.au

www.afp.gov.au

NSW

1300 362 562

firearmsenq@police.nsw.gov.au

www.police.nsw.gov.au

NT

(08) 8922 3541

firearmsregistry@pfes.nt.gov.au

www.nt.gov.au/pfes

QLD

(07) 3015 7777

weaponslicensing@police.qld.gov.au

www.police.qld.gov.au

SA

(08) 8204 2495

SAPOL.FirearmsBranch@police.sa.gov.au

www.sapolice.sa.gov.au

TA

(03) 6230 2720

firearms@police.tas.gov.au

www.police.tas.gov.au

VIC

1300 651 645

licensingservices@police.vic.gov.au

www.police.vic.gov.au

WA

(08) 9223 7000

firearms.branch@police.wa.gov.au

www.police.wa.gov.au

 

By purchasing the prohibited/dangerous weapon, the buyer warrants that he/she is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and is legally able to purchase the item. Hobby Maniaz will not be liable for any consequences for non-compliance. Hobby Maniaz does not warrant that a person may legally purchase, possess, use any and all items offered.

Please double check with your state/teritorries licensing service for current legislation if you are unsure.