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1. WE WILL NEED TO SEND YOU the reading material for the Firearms Safety Course you wish to attend prior to commencment of the firearms safety training course. The reading material can be emailed once you have booked a course and will need to be read before attending the course you have selected. 

2. Before commencing the Firearms Safety course you will need to apply for a Unique Student Identification number. This takes approx 2 minutes to complete online.This is a requirment for all persons undertaking recognised training from the 1st January 2015. Please bring this number with you to the firearms safety training course you attend. We are unable to issue a statement of attainment without this number. Click the button below to goto the site and register ..

About Firearms and Gun Licenses

Anyone in Queensland wishing to own or use a gun, crossbow, paintball gun, and even own certain types of knife, must have a valid weapons’ licence. 

The most commonly held licence in Queensland is a general ‘Firearms Licence’ which is suitable for the needs of farmers and sports and target shooters. 

It's important to follow the regulations and requirements for owning weapons in Queensland to ensure safety and compliance with the law. If you have any specific questions or need more information about obtaining a weapons license or the process of acquiring a weapon, feel free to ask!

Types of weapon Licenses

The type of licence you need depends on the category of weapon you want to own or use, and what you want to use it for so you will ned a gun course to match your requirements. 

Firearms: The most commonly held licence in Queensland for farmers and sports and target shooters is the general 'Firearms Licence'. This licence allows individuals to possess and use firearms for specific purposes like farming activities or sports shooting. If you have more questions about the general Firearms Licence or its application process, feel free to ask! 

Minor: For young people between the ages of 11 and 17 in Queensland, a restricted firearms licence known as a "Minor's Licence" is available. This licence permits the use of firearms in certain circumstances under supervision, such as for participation in approved activities like competitive shooting.However, it does not allow the acquisition or purchasing of firearms. It's important for young individuals and their guardians to understand and adhere to the specific rules and regulations associated with the Minor's Licence. If you have any further inquiries about this licence or related topics, feel free to ask!

Visitor: For people temporarily visiting Queensland with a firearm.
Armourer: If you run a business involving the storage, manufacture, modification, or repair of weapons, you may need to obtain specific licenses or permits to legally operate such a business.
Dealer: Required if you run a business buying or selling weapons.
Firearms instructor: Required if you give firearms’ training on behalf of a Registered Training Organisation.
Group: Authorises members of an organisation or employees of an organisation to possess and use weapons for the purpose stated on your licence e.g. members of a sports or target shooting club.
Blank-fire firearm: Issued for the use of blank-fire firearms for use in the theatre or at sporting events.
Theatrical ordnance supplier: Required if you run a business supplying weapons on a temporary basis for use in theatre film or television productions.
Collector's licence: Required by weapons collectors and permits the ownership of temporarily or permanently disabled weapons.
Miscellaneous weapons: Required for the use of body armour, crossbows and the possession of some knives.
Concealable firearms: Specifically for handguns. security (guard): Required if you provide armed security services for the escort of valuables.
Security (organisation): Required by businesses providing armed security services for the escort of valuables by licensed employees.

Categories of Weapons

Depending on your licence type and your need for a weapon, your licence may be endorsed with categories that are appropriate for that licence and your need.

These categories are:
(A) Rimfire rifles, single or double barrel shotguns, paintball guns, air rifles and powerheads (a specialised weapon for use underwater). 

(B) Centre-fire rifles (other than semi-automatic); shotgun/rifle combinations. 

(C) Semi-automatic or pump action shotguns (capable of holding 5 rounds or less); and semi-automatic rimfire rifles (capable of holding less than 10 rounds). 

(D) Semi-automatic centre-fire rifles; semi-automatic shotguns (capable of holding more than 5 rounds); and semi-automatic rimfire rifles (capable of holding more than 10 rounds). 

(E) Bullet-proof vests. 

(H) Handguns. 

(M) Crossbows, certain knives and other hand held weapons capable of causing bodily harm. 

(R) Machine guns, fully automatic large calibre military weapons.

There is also a category of ‘restricted items’ which includes handcuffs, thumb cuffs or other similar restraints, martial arts weapons, studded gloves and some clubs and laser pointers..

Find out more about weapon categories

How to apply for a gun licence

It's important to be well-prepared when applying for a firearm license, especially for new licenses. Gathering all the necessary information and documents in advance is crucial to streamline the application process. Generally, you will need a passport-quality photograph, proof of completing a firearms safety training course within the last 12 months, and other supporting documentation specific to the type of license you're applying for.
Additionally, it's essential to be aware that there will be a fee associated with obtaining your firearm license. Make sure to inquire about the exact documents, fees, and any other requirements specific to your application to ensure a smooth and successful application process.

Apply Online

You can apply for a weapons licence online. You can either upload and attach the necessary documentation or send them separately by post. You can pay using credit/debit Mastercard or Visa.

Permit to acquire (PTA)

Once you have your weapons’ licence, you can apply for a permit to acquire (PTA) a weapon. You must be over 18 years of age to apply for a permit to acquire, so a ‘Minors’ firearms licence is not accepted for PTA applications. Minors are not allowed to buy weapons in Queensland. As with a gun licence, you can either apply online or at your local police station using the paper based form (PDF). There is a mandatory waiting period for a PTA of 28 days from the date the application is lodged.

Changing your address

If you have a weapons’ licence, you need to let the police know if you change your home or weapons storage address within 14 days of the change. You can do this using the online change of address form if you have a current email address. Otherwise, you can complete the paper change of address form(PDF) and take it to your local police station.

Renewing ,   Surrendering,  Amending or cancelling your licence

You can register new weapons to your licence but you may have to pay a one-off fee for each firearm. You need to let the police know if your circumstances change (e.g. you change your name or address) within 14 days of the change. Find out who to contact if your circumstances change, you lose your licence, or you need to renew, give up or cancel your licence.