Fact Sheets

Posted 03/07/2025

Here’s where you can find everything you need to know about applying for and maintaining your weapons licence.

The following Fact Sheets have been provided by the Weapons Licensing Group and include detailed information about processes, the law, licence types and your responsibilities.

Select one of the following options to access an online and/or downloadable Fact Sheet.

 

Applying for a Permit to Acquire

Applying for a Permit to Acquire - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Applying for a Permit to Acquire - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Applying for a Queensland Weapons Licence

Applying for a Queensland Weapons Licence - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Applying for a Queensland Weapons Licence - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Business or Organisations

Applying for Other Licence Classes - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Applying for Other Licence Classes - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Changes in Licensees circumstances

Changes in Licensee's Circumstances - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Changes in Licensee's Circumstances - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to Apply for a Weapons Licence - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Eligibility to Apply for a Weapons Licence - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Licence Verification for small arms ammunition 

License Verification for Small Arms Ammunition - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download License Verification for Small Arms Ammunition - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Online Application Process – Permit to Acquire 

Online Application Process: Permit to Acquire (Online)

Download Online Application Process: Permit to Acquire (PDF)

Primary Producer

Supporting documentation for Primary Producers - Fact Sheet (Online)
Download Supporting documentation for Primary Producers - Fact Sheet (PDF)

Self-Assessment Tool

Self-Assessment Tool - Fact Sheet (Online)

Download Self-Assessment Tool - Fact Sheet (PDF)