Licence History

Safety course information:

To obtain a licence to possess and/or use firearms in Queensland, you must satisfy the Authorised Officer you have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use, storage and maintenance of a weapon, or category of weapon, the possession of which is to be authorised by a licence.

For the issue of a licence (other than a security licence–guard) you must on application:

(i)     Present a 'Statement of Attainment' for a Safety Training Course for weapons completed within the previous 12 month period; or
(ii)    Be the holder of a current licence authorising you to possess and use the category of weapon issued interstate or overseas; or
(iii)   Be applying for a new Collector's, Concealable Firearms, Firearms Licence or Minor’s Licence within 12 months of the expiry of a former licence of that type with the same categories.

See Who can apply for a weapons licence? for more information. 

Applicants who have completed an appropriate, alternative formal training or who through prior work or life experiences believe they possess the skills and competencies relating to the use and maintenance of firearms may be granted recognition of prior learning (RPL) toward the Safety Training Course.

ONLY an approved Queensland Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can grant recognition of prior learning. Each RTO may grant credit upon substantiation of the applicant’s claim through a formal process of RPL.

Visit www.training.gov.au - For access to further information.

"Have you ever been issued with a licence or authority relating to firearms or weapons?"

Please provide details of any Queensland, interstate or overseas licences you have held or hold.

"Are you the owner of any weapons to be registered to this new licence?"

If you are the owner of any weapons that have been previously registered to you in Queensland or another state or country, you must provide ‘Proof of Registration’ with your application.
If you are unable to provide ‘Proof of Registration’ you must complete for each weapon a ‘Form 28 Permit to Acquire’ at your local police establishment or alternatively you may apply online.

If you are from a country where registration of weapons is not applicable, you must provide a signed ‘Statutory Declaration’ outlining how long you have possessed the firearms.

If you are in possession of any unregistered firearms you must take immediate action to ensure the firearm is surrendered either to a weapons dealer or a Queensland police station. For more information on registering an unregistered weapon.