Disposing my Firearms

1. Disposal of Weapons

If you do not wish to retain possession of a firearm/s, you may choose to dispose of them by one of the following means:

• Relinquish your firearm to the Queensland Police Service at a Queensland police station; or
• Sell your firearms to a dealer; or
• Dispose of your firearm/s to a licensed dealer for consignment sale on your behalf; or
• Sell it to someone who is a holder of an issued Permit to Acquire for the firearm/s in question. A Permit to Acquire is required for each firearm being acquired.  You must view an issued Permit to Acquire prior to disposing of the firearms to the acquirer; or
• Place the firearm/s for safekeeping with another licensed person who is licensed for the same categories.  Safekeeping by another licensed holder apart from a dealer or armourer is only permitted for a period of 3 months after which arrangements need to be made to dispose of the firearm/s appropriately as stated above.  The Weapons Licensing Branch must be advised in writing of any weapons being safekept by a licence holder. 

2. Disposal of Weapons Interstate

If you have disposed of your firearm/s to an interstate licence holder Specific documentation is required for this type of transfer, namely:

• Name of person to whom the firearm/s were disposed;
• Address of person to whom the firearm/s were disposed;
• Firearms Licence Number of person to whom the firearm/s were disposed;
• Date of disposal of firearm/s

3. Destroying Weapons

You cannot destroy a firearm, you may only dispose of them.  Refer to information regarding disposal of weapons.  If your firearm has been damaged beyond repair (e.g. run over by a vehicle) or you do not wish to have the firearm repaired it must still be handed into a Queensland police station or a licensed Queensland dealer.

You may wish to damage your firearm to prevent any further use, however the firearm must be surrendered to either the Queensland Police Service or a licensed firearms dealer for destruction.

Separate procedures are in place for the destruction of firearms by licensed firearms dealers.