Storage, Dispatch and Movement of Firearms or Weapons
Where is the legislation for storage of weapons in Queensland located?
Section 60 of the Weapons Act 1990, Section 60, 60A, 61 of the Weapons Regulation 1996 refers.
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Click here for information on how to store firearms.
Click here for information on how to store weapons away from normal secure storage facility.
Click here for details on storage of weapons in or on vehicles.
Can I change my Queensland storage address for weapons?
Yes, the licensee can complete a Form 4A – Change of Address, Name and Weapon Storage Facility and lodge at their local Queensland police station. There is no fee for a change of storage facility/address. It is incumbent upon the licensee to ensure that the proposed storage address meets the requirements of the Act.
Click here for Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 1996.
Click here for further information about a change in circumstance regarding a weapons licence.
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How do I advise an alternate storage address or addresses in Queensland?
An alternate storage address is a location where you store your weapon/s other than where you are residing.
To advise of an alternate storage address, you will need to complete a Form 4A – Change of Address, Name and Weapon Storage Facility and lodge it at your local police station.
You will need to provide a description of the new secure storage facility and the reasons why the weapon/s are being stored at an alternate address to your residential address.
Form 4A – Change of Address, Name and Weapon Storage Facility
Click here for further information in relation to storing weapons
Click here for further information about a change in circumstance regarding a weapons licence.
Am I allowed to store weapons at a Queensland address different from my residential address?
Yes, provided Weapons Licensing has been notified and it meets the requirements of Section 60 of the Weapons Act 1990 and Section 60, 60A, 61 of the Weapons Regulation 1996.
To advise of an alternate storage address, you will need to complete a Form 4A – Change of Address, Name and Weapons Storage Facility and lodge it at your local police station.
You will need to provide a description of the new secure storage facility and the reasons why the weapon/s are being stored at an alternate address to your residential address.
If the nominated storage address belongs to a firearms licence holder, both applicant/licensee and owner of the alternative storage address should share the same licence category of weapon.
Where person/s living at the proposed nominated storage address, do not hold a firearms licence and the licensee does not reside at the storage address it is necessary for the licence holder to contact Weapons Licensing for clarification on storage requirements.
Click here for Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 1996.
Click here for further information about a change in circumstance regarding a weapons licence.
Click here for further information in relation to storing weapons
How long can I share storage with a fellow Queensland firearms licence holder?
There is no limit as to how long you can share storage with a fellow Queensland firearms licence holder. However, both licensees should have a valid licence at all times. Licenses cannot be expired, revoked or cancelled.
Click here for further information about a change in circumstance regarding a weapons licence.
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Am I allowed to store each of my weapons at different Queensland locations?
Yes, provided Weapons Licensing is notified and the nominated storage facilities/address are in accordance with the Legislation.
To advise of the different Queensland storage address locations, you will need to complete a Form 4A – Change of Address, Name and Weapon Storage Facility and lodge it at your local police station.
Click here for further information
Click here for further information about a change in circumstance regarding a weapons licence.
Click here for Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 1996.
Dispatching of firearms in Queensland
In Queensland, dispatching of weapons is legislated through Section 66 of the Weapons Act 1990 which states that a person may dispatch a weapon only in the way prescribed under a regulation.
Section 62 of the Weapons Regulation 1996 specifies restrictions on the dispatching of weapons. It states that:
- A weapon may only be dispatched unloaded;
- A person who is not a licensed dealer or armourer may only dispatch a weapon to a
licensed dealer or armourer or a police officer acting in his or her official capacity; - If a person is not a licensed dealer, a weapon may only be dispatched by registered post;
- If a person is a licensed dealer, a weapon may be dispatched by registered post or by
using a person to whom section 2(1)(l)(i) of the Weapons Act 1990 applies; - A weapon must be inside a sturdy, securely closed container;
- The container and anything on or attached to it (other than an address) must not suggest a weapon is inside.
For examples of how a container or something on or attached to it may indicate a weapon is inside, refer to Section 62 of the Weapons Regulation 1996.
Click here to view information in relation to transportation in Queensland
Click here for Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 1996.
Movement of firearms outside of Queensland
If you are moving overseas or interstate permanently, you will need to make arrangements to surrender your licence and lawfully dispose of your firearms. If exporting firearms contact the Australian Customs Service on telephone 3835 3130 and the Department of Defence on telephone 1800 661 066.
There are specific conditions if a licensed collector is leaving Queensland. If moving Interstate and not carrying weapons personally, a dealer to dealer transfer is legally required.
Click here to view information in relation to movement of firearms outside of Queensland.
Click here to view information in relation to moving from Queensland and specific requirements for a licensed collector leaving Queensland.
Click here for contact details of Interstate Registries.
