From 1 September 2025, the NT Government is running a 12-month trial allowing eligible members of the public to purchase, possess, carry and use OC spray for self-defence.
For the Public
- OC spray is now available for purchase.
- To be eligible to purchase OC spray from 1 September, a person must:
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Present valid photo ID at the time of purchase
- Complete a Buyer Declaration that you have no relevant criminal history, police or court orders
- Only purchase in store from Declared Firearms Dealers in the NT.
- People purchasing OC spray will be required to complete a Buyer Declaration of their eligibility to purchase, possess, carry and use OC spray for self-defence.
- A copy of the Buyer Declaration must be retained and held in their possession (physically or digitally) when carrying OC spray. They will be required to present this to a police officer when asked, or their OC spray may be seized.
- A list of Declared OC spray Firearms Dealers is available now.
- Review the Prohibited Person fact sheet - this will assist you to identify if you are prohibited from being able to purchase, possess, carry or use OC spray.
- Review the Valid identification fact sheet to understand what photo identification you will need to bring when purchasing OC spray from a Declared Firearms Dealer.
- Misuse of OC spray is an offence under the Weapons Control Act 2001.
- Eligible members of the public must not carry OC spray in a manner that exposes it to public view, or more than 2 cans at one time.
- Provisions have been made for Employers and Employees - review the Employer Employee fact sheet or the Security Crowd Control fact sheet for more information. There is also an OC spray Employer/Employee Declaration form.
- Read the OC spray Trial General information fact sheet for more information.
- A Have Your Say survey is available now to capture feedback on the OC spray trial.
- The Buyer Declaration Privacy Collection Notice is available here.
For Licensed Firearms Dealers
- NT Firearms Dealers have received information regarding becoming a Declared Firearms Dealer and participating in the trial.
- Detailed requirements must be met to participate, including displaying OC spray information/providing it to customers and adhering to supply, stock, storage and sales reporting requirements.
- Please refer to your provided Dealer Information packs for detailed information and support.
Declared Dealers
The list of NT Firearms Dealers below has been approved as Declared Firearms Dealers of OC Spray for the trial. This list will be regularly updated.
| Dealer name | Region | Business phone |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUN BOX | Alice Springs | 0438 502 260 |
| EXODUS NOMINEES PTY LTD DEALERSHIP | Darwin | 0413 727 133 |
| FISHING & OUTDOOR WORLD | Darwin | 08 8981 6398 |
| EXMERE PTY LTD T/AS KATHERINE CAMPING & FISHING | Katherine | 08 8972 3456 |
| ROD & RIFLE PTY LTD | Katherine | 08 8972 1020 |
| COOLALINGA GUNS & AMMO PTY LTD | Palmerston | 08 8983 3166 |
| GOLDFIELDS GUNS AND AMMO | Tennant Creek | 0428 361 577 |
| GUN SUPPLIES (MUDKRAB P/L T/A) | Alice Springs | 0429 616 249 |
| SSAA ALICE SPRINGS BRANCH DEALERSHIP | Alice Springs | 0427 525 183 |
| SADADEEN FIREARMS (STEVAN STRAWBRIDGE T/AS) | Sadadeen | 0418 812 389 |
| KKNIGHTSERVICE | Casuarina | 0409 462 094 |
More information
Read more about:
Security and crowd controller factsheet
Valid identification factsheet
Frequently Asked Questions
Read more about:
General frequently asked questions
Eligibility and identification
Purchasing and carrying OC spray