About Legislation and Us
The Weapons Licensing Branch (WLB) is a work unit within the Administration Division of the Queensland Police Service.
The Branch is responsible for administering all aspects of the Weapons Act 1990, Weapons Regulations 1996 and Weapons Categories Regulations 1997. This includes the issue and renewal of all licences, permits and exemptions, and the maintenance of the Commissioner’s firearms register.
The Branch provides licensing and permit services direct to members of the public and regulates businesses involved in the use of firearms. The Branch also provides support, training and advice to internal operational units of the Queensland Police Service and external clients on weapons control matters.
The Branch also co-ordinates the Queensland Police Service Firearm Security Inspection and Audit Program which requires the inspection by operational police of the licence holder’s safe storage facilities.
The Branch is made up of a number of sworn (police officers) and unsworn (administration) members specialising in different areas and is located at 46 Charlotte Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000.
Last Updated: 09/12/2008