FAQ #7: What is the requirement of registered health practitioners when someone comes to them with mental health concerns?

-Registered Health practitioners must “Consider” notifying the FSA if they have concerns about someone’s mental health. CONSIDER being the key word. It is not compulsory to notify, especially if the person is no threat to themself or others.

If a notification is made to the firearms safety authority :

-The FSA will work on a case by case basis. No mental health issues are the same therefore need to be worked on appropriately for the best possible outcome for both the safety of the person and the community.

-They do not receive your full medical history, they only receive information relevant to that particular circumstance.

-The FSA are the final decision makers on someone's licence status, NOT the health practitioner.