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.
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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A holder of a concealable firearms licence, who is a member of an approved shooting club, must not use a weapon that:
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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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Acquiring weapons or parts from overseas
If you are importing a weapon:
You will need to hold the appropriate licence, authority or legislated ability to possess this item in Queensland, and
You will need to apply for and be in possession of a B709 Import Permit. …
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Safety is everyone's concern, especially when it comes to firearms.
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Weapons are classified into a number of categories listed below. Depending on the licence type and genuine reason, you may be restricted to the types of weapons you can lawfully acquire and use.
Category A
Rimfire rifles, single or double barrel shotguns, paintball guns, air rifles, and…
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General information about weapons, categories of weapons, the application process, safe storage and more.
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