Moving from Interstate
For category A, B or M firearms, you have a 3 month period in which to make an application for a Queensland firearms licence. For category C, D and H weapons, you have 7 days. The stipulated period begins when you take up permanent residency in Queensland.
Section 33 of the Weapons Act 1990 stipulates the requirements for interstate licensees moving to Queensland permanently and places time restrictions on applying for a Queensland licence and registering firearms in Queensland.
Provided your interstate licence/s remains current:
- For category A, B or M firearms, the interstate licence (corresponding licence) will be mutually recognised for 3 months or until the person applies for and is issued with or rejected for a Queensland licence, whichever is earlier.
- For category C, D, H weapons, the interstate licence (corresponding licence) will be mutually recognised for 7 days or until the person applies for and is issued with or rejected for a Queensland licence, whichever is earlier.
You must ensure that you lodge your application for a licence within the stipulated time frames as per section 33 of the Weapons Act 1990. You must also ensure that you lodge your application whilst your interstate licence is current. If you are applying for any other categories for which you are not currently licensed, you will need to complete a safety course for that category of firearm. If you lodge your application past the expiry date of your interstate licence and outside section 33 (a) & (b) of the Weapons Act 1990 timeframes, you will be required to complete a safety course for all firearms you are applying for.
