A 44-year-old man has been charged with multiple firearms offences after police seized several prohibited firearms in Wynyard.

On Friday detectives found several prohibited firearms during a search of a private storage facility.

A total of ten Gel Blaster firearms, consisting of pistols and rifles, were found and subsequently seized. These weapons were improperly stored and left unconcealed.

The man will face court at a later date.

Tasmania Police is committed to firearms safety in our community.  In Tasmania, a Gel Blaster constitutes a firearm under the Firearms Act, 1996.

Police remind members of the community that responsible storage and handling of firearms is a serious matter and when handled improperly, firearms pose serious risk to others.

In Tasmania there is a permanent amnesty in relation to firearms. This means if you are unlawfully in possession of a Gel Blaster and surrender it to police, no action will be taken in respect of that unauthorised possession.

Police encourage anyone who may hold information regarding improper storage or possession of firearms to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.