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.
Weapons Licensing is a responsible unit within the scope of the reporting requirements for the Queensland Government Regulator Performance Framework. The Framework is supported by the Office of Best Practice Regulation within Queensland Treasury.Accordingly, Weapons Licensing has prepared the…
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Before you can apply for a Category H concealable firearms licence for primary production, there are a few things you need to know.
The Category H Information Sheet has all the information an Authorised Officer at Weapons Licensing must consider when making a decision on your application for a…
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The Queensland Police Service has responded to an increasing number of incidents within the community following reports of persons in possession of items described as firearms. On investigation the items were identified as gel blasters and on occasions the behaviour of the persons in possession of…
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Can I bring a firearm into Queensland for a hunting holiday from overseas?
Yes. You will need to apply for a visitor's licence and a B709 - Import Permit at least 42 days before your arrival.
Further information on visiting Queensland with weapons.
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An application for a visitor's licence must be made at least 42 days before the proposed visit. This time is required to ensure that all enquiries and statutory checks are completed and that the licence is forwarded before the visit.
Should an urgent approval for a licence be required within the…
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If you have questions regarding the law in Queensland and weapons / weapons licensing, this page will provide some information about common questions or misconceptions.
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Do you have a question about applying online? See this page for commonly asked questions.
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Placing weapons in safekeeping
Section 36 of the Weapons Act 1990 allows a person to possess a weapon on a temporary basis for a period not exceeding six months. After the six month period, the licence holder safekeeping the weapons will be required to appropriately dispose of the weapon/s with…
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Disposing of weapons permanently (within Queensland)
If you do not wish to retain possession of a weapon you may choose to dispose of them by one of the following means:
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What is a collectable firearm?For category A, B, C or H weapons to be classified as “collectable firearm” they must be a firearm that is of obvious and significanthistoric,commemorative,investment, orthematic value An application for permit to acquire (PTA) should include a summary of collecting…
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