Thornton Hunting & Outdoor only stock quality products and brands you know and trust. Click here for a full list of the brands we stock.

GUN SMITH SERVICES

After a local gun smith? Thornton Hunting & Outdoors also offers complete servicing and cleaning of firearms.

SWAP & GO AMMO

Thornton Hunting & Outdoors is the home of swap and go ammunition currently available in .223, .243 & .308. Purchase your first full box and when that runs out bring it in for a replacement. Quality game king ammo not reload.

Firearm Package Deals

Thornton Hunting & Outdoor often put together firearm and ammo package deals that offer great value to our customers. Contact us to check out what’s for offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? Check out our answers below

The sale or supply of ammunition is governed by the NSW Firearms Act.

Specifically Section 65A

  • To purchase longarm ammunition you are required under Section 65A to –
  • Present your Firearms Licence or other permit that allows you to purchase ammunition
  • Purchase ammunition ONLY for the category of permit or licence to which you are authorised under this licence or permit

The Dealer MUST record the details of the sale including the type or ammunition sold and your firearm’s licence details along with your personal details including your residential address.

  • To purchase handgun ammunition you are required under Section 65A to –
  • Present your Firearms Licence or other permit that allows you to purchase ammunition
  • Present your Registration Certificate for the firearm to which you are purchasing ammunition for
  • Purchase ammunition ONLY for the category of permit or licence to which you are authorised under this licence or permit
  • The Dealer MUST record the details of the sale including the type or ammunition sold, your firearm’s licence details, registration number for the firearm to which you are purchasing the ammunition along with your personal details including your residential address.
  • If you ONLY have a Cat H Licence then you will need to produce your Registration Certificate for ALL ammunition purchases.

Although Section 65A states that you are required to present your registration certificate for longarm ammunition purchases as well as for handgun ammunition, the NSW Firearms Regulations contain and exemption in Part 115A

Note: Handgun ammunition is defined in Part 115A as

  • ..ammunition is of a calibre that is generally used only in pistols.

This is a difficult time for any family and doubly so when the deceased owned firearms. Thankfully there is plenty of information and help available the issue is knowing where to look!

Simply click on the link here to our Info Sheet page and we have you covered with our Info Sheet titled “Deceased Estates“.

All permits are applied for online.

Head to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-permit-acquire-firearm-pta to start your application.

If you have any questions please contact the staff at TH&O and we can guide you through the process.

The short anwser is yes.

The relevent sections of the Fuirearms Act can be found here –

NSW Firearms Act

Once you have received your Firearms Licence you can come in handle and discuss purchasing a firearm.

Once you have received your PTA you can take your firearm home.

We ship to anywhere in Australia.

The short answer is No.

As a member of our “OUTDOORS CLUB” frequent buyer program, you are entitled to the following benefits –

  • Member Only pricing on products you purchase
  • Subscription to newsletters (opt in)
  • Birthday Voucher
  • Exclusive Deals
  • Reminders when your licence is due for expiration.

All information that is stored on our secure server is password protected and all software is updated regularly using the latest technology.

We do not share your information with other organizations.

All service providers will be informed of the importance we place on protecting your privacy and their role in helping us to do this and we will ask them to undertake to maintain the confidentiality of your personal information. Any use of your personal information by them will be subject to the Privacy Act and the Principles.