Safety Course & Training
General Information
To obtain a licence to possess and/or use firearms in Queensland, you have to satisfy the authorised officer that you have an adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use, storage and maintenance of a weapon, or category of weapon, the possession of which is to be authorised by a licence.
For the issue of a licence other than a security licence (guard) you must, on application present a statement of attainment showing you have completed an approved safety training course for weapons within the previous 12 month period.
This requirement does not apply if you:
(i) Are the holder of a current licence authorising you to possess and use the category of weapon issued interstate or overseas; or
(ii) Are applying for a new firearms, collectors, concealable firearms or minor’s licence within 6 months of the expiry of a former licence of the same type with the same categories.
The Queensland Police Service cannot recognise prior experience or learning you may have with the safe use of firearms. Prior military, police, security industry or other experience can only be assessed by a Registered Training Organisation under Recognition of Prior Learning guidelines. To have your previous experience assessed you must contact a Registered Training Organisation.
You must provide a copy of your statement of attainment with your application.
For further information in relation to this, refer to section 10A of the Weapons Act 1990.
Last Updated: 09/12/2008