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.
LicensingQueensland Police Service has partnered with Australia Post to update the way new weapons licence applications are lodged both online and in-person. Below are some common questions about the new process for new licence applications. Please select the appropriate question to reveal the…
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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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The Queensland Police Service has responded to an increasing number of incidents within the community following reports of persons in possession of items described as firearms. On investigation the items were identified as gel blasters and on occasions the behaviour of the persons in possession of…
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Can I bring a firearm into Queensland for a hunting holiday from overseas?
Yes. You will need to apply for a visitor's licence and a B709 - Import Permit at least 42 days before your arrival.
Further information on visiting Queensland with weapons.
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Do you have a question about applying online? See this page for commonly asked questions.
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Applying for a permit to acquire (PTA) is the first step in acquiring a weapon. If you are acquiring the weapon from a licensed individual (who is not a weapons dealer), you must ensure the sale is brokered.
A PTA authorises a weapons licence holder to buy or acquire a weapon. This…
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If you hold an appropriate weapons licence and the firearm/s are bequeathed to you via a legal will, or you are entitled to a portion of the estate under the rules of succession if the deceased died intestate (without a will), the firearm/s may be transferred without a permit to acquire.
However,…
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If you come into possession of an unregistered firearm you MUST take immediate action to ensure it is surrendered either to a licensed Queensland Firearms Dealer or a Queensland Police Station for safekeeping until the registration process can be completed.
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IMPORTANT: Participation conditions have been revised for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the NEWS section for further information.
Category H weapons are divided into four classes:
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Weapons held in safekeeping - If the weapon being acquired is currently held in safekeeping, you are required to provide a signed letter from the registered owner confirming details of the weapon and authorising the sale and disposal of the nominated weapon as well as the information below.
Not…
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