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Here’s where you can find everything you need to know about Weapons Licensing, including detailed information about the law, licence types and your responsibilities.

The Queensland Police Service has partnered with Australia Post to update the way new weapons licence applications are lodged both online and in-person. Find out more about the new process.   

Upon lodgement of your New Licence Application, Weapons Licensing require you to present your proof of identity to a participating Australia Post outlet. Documents are required to be current All documents must be original and current. If documents are not original and current at the time of…
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​​Antique firearms You do not require a weapons licence or a permit to acquire to take possession of an antique firearm. However, you should ensure that the firearm you intend to acquire fits the definition of an antique. An antique firearm is defined under the Weapons Act 1990 as a firearm…
About weapons / Fees and forms
For new applications, you will need to add the application fee + the number of years your licence is issued for, e.g. new application for a firearms licence for five years will be $117.61 + ($38.85 x 5 years) = $311.86.For renewal of a licence you will not need to pay the application fee, only the…
Fees and forms
Find out the relevant costs and access printable forms.
Fees and forms