Weapon categories

(Contract required, but not subject to notification) A written contract is required in order to acquire non-firearms; the contract must be retained by both parties for 10 years.

(Contract required and subject to notification) A written contract is required to acquire firearms that are subject to notification and their essential components.

(weapon acquisition permit required) If you wish to acquire a weapon that requires a permit or any of its essential components, you will need a weapon acquisition permit.

(Exemption permit required) A permit may be issued for prohibited weapons, but only in exceptional circumstances.