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.
You must provide the following documents as evidence of your genuine reason for a firearms licence:
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You must provide the following documents as evidence of your genuine reason for a firearms licence:
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As Queensland Police Service has partnered with Australia Post to update the way new weapons licence applications are lodged both online and in-person. Below are some common questions regarding the new process for new licence applications. Please select the appropriate question to reveal the…
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Upon lodgement of your New Licence Application, Weapons Licensing require you to present your proof of identity to a participating Australia Post outlet.
Documents are required to be current
All documents must be original and current. If documents are not original and current at the time of…
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Do you have a question about applying online? See this page for commonly asked questions.
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Applying for a permit to acquire (PTA) is the first step in acquiring a weapon. If you are acquiring the weapon from a licensed individual (who is not a weapons dealer), you must ensure the sale is brokered.
A PTA authorises a weapons licence holder to buy or acquire a weapon. This assists QPS in…
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In Queensland, if you want to apply for a new Weapons Act licence, you can apply online using the Apply section of this website. Once you have completed your application, a confirmation email is sent to the email provided during the online application containing your application case reference and…
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Before you can apply for a Category H concealable firearms licence for sport or target shooting, there are a few things you need to do.
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Before you start your application, please read this information carefully. This will help you to have everything ready before you start.
To apply for a weapons licence in Queensland you must:
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If you have immediate concerns about someone’s behaviour and their access to a weapon, if a crime is happening now, or a life is threatened, call Triple Zero (000) or speak to your local police station.
If you have general concerns about someone's behaviour and their access to a weapon, please…
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