To apply for a new licence
IMPORTANT:
New laws are being introduced that may impact your eligibility to apply for or to hold a Weapons Licence under the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld).
Use our Self Assessment Tool – Factsheet to find out if these changes affect you.
Before you start your application, please read this information carefully. This will help you to have everything ready before you start.
Please also familiarise yourself with the New Licence Application information.
To apply for a weapons licence in Queensland you must:
- View our new licence application instructional videos
- Meet the personal eligibility requirements.
- Have a genuine reason to hold a licence.
- Have access to secure weapon storage.
- Complete an approved weapons safety course covering the category of weapon you’re applying for and provide your statement of attainment. The course must have been completed within the 12 months before the date of submitting your application.
- Provide the supporting documentation requested during the application process.**
- The name, date of birth and address that you provide with your application must match the documents you provide to prove your identity. For example, if there are any spelling mistakes in your name or if you have a middle name that you don’t provide with your application but is on your proof of identity documents, you may not be able to complete your proof of identity.
- Pay the required fees.
- Once you have submitted, you will receive an email requesting you attend a outlet to provide your proof of identity. You will also have your passport quality photograph taken (free of charge) at your local outlet.
We’ll notify you if your weapons licence is approved via the email address you supply with your application.
**The supporting documentation you need to supply with your application will depend on the reason you are applying for a licence (your genuine reason) and the licence type you are applying for.
When you start your application, you will select the type of licence you’re applying for and your genuine reason for applying. Once you’ve made these selections, you’ll be advised which documents you need to supply. If you need to complete a form, visit our weapons forms library. Your supporting documents should be saved as PDF, TIFF, JPEG or GIF files no larger than 2MB per file.