Firearms Licence

Firearms Licence (Cat A, B, C & D)

To apply for a Firearms Licence (Cat A, B, C & D) for Animal Control you will need to provide:

1. Proof of address (rates notice or electricity bill are preferred);
2. Statement of Attainment for an approved Firearms Safety Course; for the categories of weapons applied for.;
3. A letter from your employer verifying the reason/s why firearms are necessary and the nature of duties undertaken by you;
4. A list of other employees with an occupational licence for the council or authority;
5. Provide details of any medical condition endorsed on your Queensland Drivers Licence;
6. Information about your occupation as an animal controller and whether or not you are engaged in other forms of employment
   1. Is animal control your sole source of income;
   2. If no, what other forms of employment are you engaged in, please provide details about your employer, hours and location of employment.

For Aerial Feral Animal Control:

1. A copy of current authorisation issued under the provisions of Civil Aviation Authority permitting the carriage and use of firearms in and from the aircraft;
2. Letters or contracts from property owners, or letters of intent from government departments e.g. Department of Natural Resources. These letters should include the property owners’ names, contact details, property sizes and surrounding features and type of terrain, extent of problems being encountered, the proposed action and the method of control which is currently being used;
3. Details of who will be flying the aircraft and who will be using the weapons;
4. Type and calibre of weapons intended to be registered to this licence;

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.