Minor's Licence

Minors Licence (Cat A, B, C or H) for Sport of Target Shooting

You have chosen to apply for a Minors Licence (Cat A, B, C or H) for Sport of Target Shooting. Minors licences are for people aged 11 to 17 inclusive and can be issued for categories A, B, C or H weapons. This is because of the limited nature of what the licence authorises, and because a minor cannot acquire a firearm.

To support your application, you will need to provide:

  1. Proof of address (Queensland Drivers Licence, rates notice or electricity bill).
  2. Your birth certificate, passport, learner’s permit or student ID card.
  3. Your statement of attainment for an approved firearms safety course, covering the category of weapon you’re applying for.
  4. A letter from a parent or guardian consenting to your use of firearms. Please ensure your parent or guardian includes their contact details on the letter.
  5. Details of any medical condition endorsed on your Queensland Drivers Licence.
  6. A current passport-quality photograph.

Please check the information below to find out whether you need to supply additional information.

For Category C

Please also provide:

  1. Proof of current financial membership of an approved Queensland shooting club for clay target shooting.
  2. A medical report from your doctor stating a physical need for a Category C shotgun for the sport of clay target shooting. For example, this could be due to a lack of strength or dexterity or because of a medical condition.

For Category H

Please also provide:

  1. A completed form QP518A (Approved Club Declaration, Queensland Applicant), completed by the club representative, stating that you have been a member of the club for at least six months and have participated in at least three handgun shooting competitions. The form must have been signed within the preceding 28 days.
  2. A copy of your participation record card, showing you have completed the three required shoots within the six months prior to the Approved Club Declaration being signed.

Once you are ready to commence your application please agree to the following statement by reading the important information below and selecting the check box.

Important information

To make sure that your application is assessed as quickly as possible it is important that the information you supply to us is correct and complete, and that your supporting documentation is uploaded to your application or forwarded to Weapons Licensing within 28 days from submitting the online application. You are strongly encouraged to contact your local club or dealer about assisting you to complete your licence application, and to ensure the required documentation is submitted. If your application does not meet our requirements it could be refused or there could be substantial delays while we seek further information from you.

If you need assistance at anytime to complete a question while you are applying, click on the HELP button at the bottom left of the online form or if you haven't used this service before you will find it helpful to read our FAQs, Hints and Tips and watch our Instructional Video.

Please be advised that this online service can only be used for the purpose of applying for a NEW licence. If you are an existing Weapons Licence holder you can use the online forms to apply for an additional type of Weapons Licence otherwise, if you want to renew your Weapons Licence please see the renewals section for information on how to do this.
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The collection of this information is authorised by the Weapons Act 1990. The information will be used for the administration and enforcement of the Weapon Act 1990. The QPS may disclose some or all of this information to other State and Federal Government agencies as provided for by legislation or in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.
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Last updated: 14/10/2021