Firearms Risk Assessment
NSW Police Firearms Registry Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
You may have applied for a new firearms licence or a licence renewal and have been asked to obtain a "Firearms Risk Assessment" from a psychologist. This may have occurred because you:
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have previously been diagnosed or sought treatment for a mental health condition
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have a history or suicidal ideation or self harm
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have been incarcerated or temporarily in custody
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have other reasons why risk may be an issue
New South Wales takes firearms risk very seriously. The goal is to keep people safe, although it is acknowledged that this means many people who may not pose a risk are still required to obtain assessments due to previous experiences, or risk factors that have been identified through data collection.
While mental health conditions do not automatically indicate risk to self or others, some mental health conditions, previous self harm, suicidality, and violence reflect a higher statistical probability of risk which benefits from closer consideration.
The Risk Assessment Process
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Letter from the Registry - you will be issued with a letter from the NSW Firearms Registry with instructions to engage in assessment
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GP Referral - you will need to provide your medical history for the past 5 years
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Book the Assessment - please email or book online
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The Assessment Process - you will be asked to complete a consent form, participate in a clinical interview (approx 60 - 90 minutes ), and complete relevant questionnaires
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Report Provided to Registry - following the assessment, a comprehensive psychological report is provided to the NSW Firearms Registry.
Fees
Initial clinical interview and review of supporting documentation (60 - 90 minutes) - $330 to be paid when booking the assessment.
Psychometric assessment and interpretation - Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) and other assessment as required eg. AUDIT, PHQ-9, GAD-7 etc.
Comprehensive psychological report provided directly to the NSW Firearms Registry and/or your GP (as per instructions) - $660 to be paid prior to release of the report.
Total cost $990.
You can book an assessment online - please go to the 'Book Online' tab. Payment options include direct transfer, credit card or Afterpay to break up the cost into four interest-free payments.
If you would like more information, or an opportunity to discuss the process, please email:
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