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.
If you live in Queensland and wish to own or use a gun, crossbow, paintball gun or some knife types , you must hold a weapons licence.Before you can apply, you will need to select the correct type of weapons licence – this will depend on the type of firearms or weapons you want to possess and use.…
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When you make application for a Miscellaneous weapons licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application and as evidence of your genuine reason: …
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Collector Licence TypesWhen you make application for a Collector's licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application and as evidence of your genuine reason:
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When you make application for a Minor's licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application as evidence of your genuine reason. This licence must expire on the 18…
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When you make application for a concealable firearms licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application and as evidence of your genuine reason:
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When you apply for a new firearms licence for one of the following genuine reasons, you must provide the supporting documents as listed under the relevant genuine reason below, with your application and as evidence of your genuine reason:
Recreational shooting on rural lands…
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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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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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