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Queensland regulation
**What this regulation does (mechanics)
Sets detailed rules for weapons licences, permits, storage, transport and record‑keeping for a wide range of weapons and related businesses. Key licence types covered include firearms licences (including category endorsements), concealable firearms licences, blank‑fire and minor’s licences, dealer and armourer licences, collector’s and miscellaneous weapons licences, group licences, security licences (guard and organisation), theatrical ordnance supplier licences, visitor licences and weapons‑club approvals (see, e.g., secs 21, 22, 29–36, 39, 41, 48, 54–55, 61–64, 77, 123–137).
Prescribes who may hold each licence, what that licence actually authorises (the physical possession, non‑physical possession, the persons who may handle a weapon and the permitted purposes), and limits on use (for example limits on magazine capacity and calibre for particular licences — secs 23–24, 34, 37, 65).
Requires particular processes and documentary evidence for applications, transfers and renewals (e.g. approved forms, club letters for some handgun permits, medical certificates for category C shotguns in clay target competition) and fixes waiting periods for decisions (secs 8–11, 15, 19, 30–33, 100–101).
Imposes extensive storage, security and reporting obligations for individuals, collectors, dealers, armourers, theatrical suppliers, groups, clubs and security organisations — detailed construction and alarm standards for vaults/safes, gun‑racks and premises, and ongoing record‑keeping/returns (parts 19–21, secs 40, 47, 53, 56–59, 75–92, 94–98).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Weapons Regulation 2016.
This regulation may be cited as the Weapons Regulation 2016 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2016.
The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For section 49A (2) of the Act , the possession or use of a weapon, or category of weapon, under a licence of a particular class is unlawful to the extent a licence of another class is needed to authorise the possession or use. X holds a firearms licence that on its face authorises X to possess and use any category A or B firearm. However, X must not possess or use a category A or B weapon— as part of a collection of weapons (a collector’s licence (heirloom) or collector’s licence (weapons) is needed); or in performing duties as a security guard (a security licence (guard) is needed); or as a security organisation (a security licence (organisation) is needed); or to store, manufacture, modify or repair the weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons (an armourers licence is needed); or for the purpose of dealing in weapons (a dealer’s licence is needed); or for the purpose of supplying the weapon, without a change in its ownership, on a temporary basis for use in a theatrical, film or television production (a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence is needed); or to provide an approved training course (a firearms licence (instructor) is needed). A licence issued after the commencement must contain a copy of subsection (1) . Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate a proceeding for an offence. (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 49A (2) of the Act , the possession or use of a weapon, or category of weapon, under a licence of a particular class is unlawful to the extent a licence of another class is needed to authorise the possession or use. X holds a firearms licence that on its face authorises X to possess and use any category A or B firearm. However, X must not possess or use a category A or B weapon— as part of a collection of weapons (a collector’s licence (heirloom) or collector’s licence (weapons) is needed); or in performing duties as a security guard (a security licence (guard) is needed); or as a security organisation (a security licence (organisation) is needed); or to store, manufacture, modify or repair the weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons (an armourers licence is needed); or for the purpose of dealing in weapons (a dealer’s licence is needed); or for the purpose of supplying the weapon, without a change in its ownership, on a temporary basis for use in a theatrical, film or television production (a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence is needed); or to provide an approved training course (a firearms licence (instructor) is needed). (sec.4-ssec.2) A licence issued after the commencement must contain a copy of subsection (1) . (sec.4-ssec.3) Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate a proceeding for an offence.
For section 49A (2) of the Act , a licence does not authorise possession of a weapon for or during its transportation unless the transportation is necessarily incidental to engaging in an activity for which the weapon may be used under the licence. transportation of a weapon to or from a range for use in target shooting transportation of a weapon to or from a licensee’s secure storage facilities to a licensed armourer or licensed dealer This section does not apply to the holder of a minor’s licence who physically possesses a category A, B or H weapon under the licence— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State. s 5 amd 2017 SL No. 117 s 9 (sec.5-ssec.1) For section 49A (2) of the Act , a licence does not authorise possession of a weapon for or during its transportation unless the transportation is necessarily incidental to engaging in an activity for which the weapon may be used under the licence. transportation of a weapon to or from a range for use in target shooting transportation of a weapon to or from a licensee’s secure storage facilities to a licensed armourer or licensed dealer (sec.5-ssec.2) This section does not apply to the holder of a minor’s licence who physically possesses a category A, B or H weapon under the licence— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State.
Despite any other provision of this regulation, a licence held by a body for a weapon does not authorise the body to physically possess the weapon, other than by its representative endorsed on the licence. A licence held by a body for a weapon authorises the body’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use the weapon for the purposes of the body that are authorised by the licence, if this regulation does not already give the authorisation. (sec.6-ssec.1) Despite any other provision of this regulation, a licence held by a body for a weapon does not authorise the body to physically possess the weapon, other than by its representative endorsed on the licence. (sec.6-ssec.2) A licence held by a body for a weapon authorises the body’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use the weapon for the purposes of the body that are authorised by the licence, if this regulation does not already give the authorisation.
For section 11 (e) of the Act , each of the following is a reason for possession of a weapon— a military or medieval re-enactment or a historical demonstration; for a sporting organisation to possess a firearm to start sporting events; for a theatrical organisation to possess a firearm for a theatrical production; paint-pellet sports.
For section 13 (1) (f) (iii) of the Act , the following particulars for each firearm owned by the applicant are prescribed— the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the firearm; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the firearm; if the application relates to proposed recreational shooting—enough information about the location, area and surrounding features of the rural land on which the shooting is to be done to enable the land’s suitability for recreational shooting to be assessed. s 8 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 89 ; 2026 Act No. 4 s 119 sch 1
For section 13 (1) (b) or 18 (2) (b) of the Act , the prescribed way is— at a police station or police establishment; or in a way, decided by the commissioner, and published on the QPS website including, for example, by submitting the application online.
For section 15 (1) of the Act , the period is— for an application for a licence other than a visitor’s licence— until the end of the 28th day after the application was lodged; or if an authorised officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances—until the end of the day the application was lodged; or for an application for a visitor’s licence—until the end of the day the application was lodged.
For section 18B (2) (b) of the Act , the period prescribed for section 18B of the Act is 1 year immediately before the declaration under that section was made.
A recreational shooting club that is an approved weapons club is prescribed for section 13 (3) of the Act .
For section 10AA (1) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (general) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. For section 10AA (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (security guard) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon, or restricted item, to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. (sec.13-ssec.1) For section 10AA (1) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (general) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. (sec.13-ssec.2) For section 10AA (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (security guard) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon, or restricted item, to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge.
A condition may be stated on a licence by a code. A code mentioned in schedule 2 that is stated on a licence is taken to be the corresponding condition mentioned in schedule 2 . (sec.14-ssec.1) A condition may be stated on a licence by a code. (sec.14-ssec.2) A code mentioned in schedule 2 that is stated on a licence is taken to be the corresponding condition mentioned in schedule 2 .
This section applies if a licensee— who is an individual holds more than 1 licence; and wants to transfer the endorsement of a firearm on 1 of the licences to another licence held by the licensee (the other licence ). The licensee must apply to an authorised officer to transfer the endorsement to the other licence. The application must— be in the approved form; and if the endorsement is for a category B, C, D or H weapon, state— the licensee’s reason for needing to transfer the endorsement to the other licence; and why the need can not be satisfied in another way; and be accompanied by— if the application is to transfer the endorsement of a a temporarily inoperable modern handgun to a collector’s licence (weapons)—a declaration complying with subsection (4) ; and any other relevant particulars the authorised officer reasonably requires. The declaration must— be signed by the representative of an approved historical society; and state the representative is satisfied the weapon is of obvious and significant commemorative, historic, thematic or investment value. An authorised officer must decide the application as if it were an application for a licence of the class of the other licence. For the purpose of subsection (5) , sections 14 to 16 of the Act apply to the application as if it were an application for a licence of the class of the other licence. (sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies if a licensee— who is an individual holds more than 1 licence; and wants to transfer the endorsement of a firearm on 1 of the licences to another licence held by the licensee (the other licence ). (sec.15-ssec.2) The licensee must apply to an authorised officer to transfer the endorsement to the other licence. (sec.15-ssec.3) The application must— be in the approved form; and if the endorsement is for a category B, C, D or H weapon, state— the licensee’s reason for needing to transfer the endorsement to the other licence; and why the need can not be satisfied in another way; and be accompanied by— if the application is to transfer the endorsement of a a temporarily inoperable modern handgun to a collector’s licence (weapons)—a declaration complying with subsection (4) ; and any other relevant particulars the authorised officer reasonably requires. (sec.15-ssec.4) The declaration must— be signed by the representative of an approved historical society; and state the representative is satisfied the weapon is of obvious and significant commemorative, historic, thematic or investment value. (sec.15-ssec.5) An authorised officer must decide the application as if it were an application for a licence of the class of the other licence. (sec.15-ssec.6) For the purpose of subsection (5) , sections 14 to 16 of the Act apply to the application as if it were an application for a licence of the class of the other licence.
For section 24 (2) (g) of the Act , the events are— a court order is made, or any other official act is done, in Queensland or elsewhere that adversely affects the ability of the licensee or the representative endorsed on the licence to own, possess, use, carry or deal in weapons in Queensland or elsewhere; or disqualification or suspension from holding or obtaining a weapons licence, approval or other weapons authorisation or from being a licensee’s representative disqualification or suspension from owning, possessing, using, carrying or dealing in a weapon revocation of a weapons licence, approval or other weapon’s authorisation forfeiture, or police seizure, of a weapon the licensee or representative— is refused, outside Queensland, an official authorisation to own, possess, use, carry or deal in weapons; or becomes subject to an order under the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 , part 2 or similar provisions of an Act of another State; or becomes subject to a recommendation for assessment under the Mental Health Act 2016 , or another order, however described, made under a law of another State that provides for similar matters to a recommendation for assessment. s 17 amd 2017 SL No. 16 s 5 sch 2 ; 2016 Act No. 62 s 493 sch 1 pt 2
For section 24 (2A) of the Act , the way a licensee must give an officer in charge of police advice under section 24 (1) of the Act is as follows— if the advice is only about a change of address— at a police station or police establishment; or by using the QPS website; otherwise—at a police station or police establishment.
For section 32 of the Act , each of the following is a purpose for visiting Queensland— to undertake recreational shooting on rural land with permission, given before the visit, from the landowner to shoot on the land; to satisfy an occupational requirement to shoot on rural land for a rural purpose; to participate in a shooting competition conducted by a club that is, or is affiliated with, an organisation recognised by the commissioner as being— a State or national archery organisation; or a State, national or international historical organisation or military re-enactment organisation; or a historical organisation, or military re-enactment organisation, that gives training in the use of category M weapons that are crossbows.
For section 33 (6) of the Act , definition corresponding licence , paragraph (a) , a Queensland licence that satisfies each of the following is declared to be a corresponding licence— the Queensland licence authorises possession or use of a weapon, but only to the extent allowed under an interstate licence, that is available under a Queensland licence; the Queensland licence is of the class that is the narrowest available in Queensland to authorise the possession or use; the Queensland licence is subject to— any conditions, limitations, restrictions or prohibitions applying under the interstate licence, with necessary changes to adapt them to Queensland; and any limitations or restrictions applying to that class of Queensland licence. In this section— interstate licence means a licence held under the law of another State. (sec.20-ssec.1) For section 33 (6) of the Act , definition corresponding licence , paragraph (a) , a Queensland licence that satisfies each of the following is declared to be a corresponding licence— the Queensland licence authorises possession or use of a weapon, but only to the extent allowed under an interstate licence, that is available under a Queensland licence; the Queensland licence is of the class that is the narrowest available in Queensland to authorise the possession or use; the Queensland licence is subject to— any conditions, limitations, restrictions or prohibitions applying under the interstate licence, with necessary changes to adapt them to Queensland; and any limitations or restrictions applying to that class of Queensland licence. (sec.20-ssec.2) In this section— interstate licence means a licence held under the law of another State.
A blank-fire firearms licence may be issued to— an individual; or a theatrical organisation; or an athletic or other sporting organisation. A blank-fire firearms licence held by an individual authorises the licensee to physically possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee. A blank-fire firearms licence held by an organisation— authorises the licensee to non-physically possess, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee; and authorises the licensee’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee; and authorises any eligible member of the licensee, with the permission, and under the instruction, of its representative endorsed on the licence, to possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is and owned by the licensee. In this section— authorised purpose means— for an individual who applied for the licence for theatrical productions—for use in theatrical productions; or for a theatrical organisation—for use in theatrical productions in the conduct of the organisation’s activities; or for an individual who applied for the licence to start sporting events—for starting sporting events; or for a sporting organisation—for starting sporting events in the conduct of the organisation’s activities. eligible member means a member eligible to hold a licence. (sec.21-ssec.1) A blank-fire firearms licence may be issued to— an individual; or a theatrical organisation; or an athletic or other sporting organisation. (sec.21-ssec.2) A blank-fire firearms licence held by an individual authorises the licensee to physically possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee. (sec.21-ssec.3) A blank-fire firearms licence held by an organisation— authorises the licensee to non-physically possess, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee; and authorises the licensee’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is owned by the licensee; and authorises any eligible member of the licensee, with the permission, and under the instruction, of its representative endorsed on the licence, to possess and use, for an authorised purpose, any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence that is a blank-fire firearm and is and owned by the licensee. (sec.21-ssec.4) In this section— authorised purpose means— for an individual who applied for the licence for theatrical productions—for use in theatrical productions; or for a theatrical organisation—for use in theatrical productions in the conduct of the organisation’s activities; or for an individual who applied for the licence to start sporting events—for starting sporting events; or for a sporting organisation—for starting sporting events in the conduct of the organisation’s activities. eligible member means a member eligible to hold a licence.
A concealable firearms licence authorises the licensee to possess and use any pistol, that is not a category R weapon, for the purpose stated on the licence. However, a concealable firearms licence does not authorise the possession or use of a weapon for recreational shooting. (sec.22-ssec.1) A concealable firearms licence authorises the licensee to possess and use any pistol, that is not a category R weapon, for the purpose stated on the licence. (sec.22-ssec.2) However, a concealable firearms licence does not authorise the possession or use of a weapon for recreational shooting.
The holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting must not use a category H weapon held under the licence in a handgun shooting competition that is not an accredited event, if the weapon has a calibre of more than .38 inch. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. In this section— category H weapon does not include a black-powder pistol. (sec.23-ssec.1) The holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting must not use a category H weapon held under the licence in a handgun shooting competition that is not an accredited event, if the weapon has a calibre of more than .38 inch. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.23-ssec.2) In this section— category H weapon does not include a black-powder pistol.
This section applies to the holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting who is the registered owner of a category H weapon held under the licence. The holder must not possess a detachable magazine for the weapon that is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. s 24 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 90 (sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting who is the registered owner of a category H weapon held under the licence. (sec.24-ssec.2) The holder must not possess a detachable magazine for the weapon that is capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
For section 134 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed— the date and place of each handgun shooting competition, or club organised shoot, in which the licensee participated; for each handgun shooting competition or club organised shoot— the types of events in which the licensee participated; and the class of category H weapon used by the licensee; and See the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 , section 7AA for the classes of category H weapons. the name and the firearms licence number of the range officer who supervised the licensee; for each handgun shooting competition, or club organised shoot, the licensee participated in outside Queensland, including outside Australia—the name and the firearms licence number, or driver licence number, of the official supervising the competition. In this section— driver licence means— a driver licence under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Act 1995 ; or a driver licence, or similar authorisation to drive, issued under a law of another State or country. (sec.25-ssec.1) For section 134 (3) of the Act , the following information is prescribed— the date and place of each handgun shooting competition, or club organised shoot, in which the licensee participated; for each handgun shooting competition or club organised shoot— the types of events in which the licensee participated; and the class of category H weapon used by the licensee; and See the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 , section 7AA for the classes of category H weapons. the name and the firearms licence number of the range officer who supervised the licensee; for each handgun shooting competition, or club organised shoot, the licensee participated in outside Queensland, including outside Australia—the name and the firearms licence number, or driver licence number, of the official supervising the competition. (sec.25-ssec.2) In this section— driver licence means— a driver licence under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Act 1995 ; or a driver licence, or similar authorisation to drive, issued under a law of another State or country.
This section applies to the holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting. To establish the barrel length of each category H weapon, of which the licensee is the registered owner, held under the licence, an authorised officer may require the licensee to produce each weapon to an authorised officer at a stated reasonable time and place. The licensee must comply with the requirement, unless the license has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a concealable firearms licence for sports or target shooting. (sec.26-ssec.2) To establish the barrel length of each category H weapon, of which the licensee is the registered owner, held under the licence, an authorised officer may require the licensee to produce each weapon to an authorised officer at a stated reasonable time and place. (sec.26-ssec.3) The licensee must comply with the requirement, unless the license has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
The barrel length of a category H weapon is established by measuring the distance from the muzzle to— for a revolver—the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder; or for any other category H weapon— if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed. However, if a device is attached to the barrel of the weapon and the device is not readily detachable, the barrel length of the weapon includes the length the device adds to the barrel. a device that can not be detached by removing a screw or by unscrewing the device by hand In establishing the barrel length of the weapon, any manufacturer’s specification for the weapon stated on the barrel may be considered. In this section— breech face of a category H weapon includes the weapon’s chamber. (sec.27-ssec.1) The barrel length of a category H weapon is established by measuring the distance from the muzzle to— for a revolver—the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder; or for any other category H weapon— if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed. (sec.27-ssec.2) However, if a device is attached to the barrel of the weapon and the device is not readily detachable, the barrel length of the weapon includes the length the device adds to the barrel. a device that can not be detached by removing a screw or by unscrewing the device by hand (sec.27-ssec.3) In establishing the barrel length of the weapon, any manufacturer’s specification for the weapon stated on the barrel may be considered. (sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— breech face of a category H weapon includes the weapon’s chamber.
A person may wear a category H weapon that is a firearm only if the person has an occupational requirement to wear it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. This section applies to category H weapons that are firearms, whether or not held under a concealable firearms licence, for example, those worn by security guards. A person wearing a category H weapon that is a firearm must comply with subsections (3) to (7) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. The firearm must be carried in a holster that is consistent with the shape and size of the firearm. The holster must— have a retention device that is integrated with the holster, and the device must be engaged; and be designed so that the trigger is not exposed. However, subsection (4) does not apply if— the person is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; and compliance with the subsection is impractical because of the type of sports or target shooting. If the holster is worn in conjunction with a belt, the holster must be securely attached to the belt. The person’s clothes must conceal the holster and firearm. However, subsection (7) does not apply if the person— is performing duties under a security licence (guard) and is wearing clothing that readily identifies the person as a security guard; or is using the firearm on rural land while engaged in primary production; or is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; or is actually performing in— a theatrical production; or a military re-enactment; or a historical demonstration. In this section— retention device , for a holster, means a device designed to secure the firearm in the holster while the device is engaged. safety strap, thumb break, trigger guard lock (sec.28-ssec.1) A person may wear a category H weapon that is a firearm only if the person has an occupational requirement to wear it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. This section applies to category H weapons that are firearms, whether or not held under a concealable firearms licence, for example, those worn by security guards. (sec.28-ssec.2) A person wearing a category H weapon that is a firearm must comply with subsections (3) to (7) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.3) The firearm must be carried in a holster that is consistent with the shape and size of the firearm. (sec.28-ssec.4) The holster must— have a retention device that is integrated with the holster, and the device must be engaged; and be designed so that the trigger is not exposed. (sec.28-ssec.5) However, subsection (4) does not apply if— the person is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; and compliance with the subsection is impractical because of the type of sports or target shooting. (sec.28-ssec.6) If the holster is worn in conjunction with a belt, the holster must be securely attached to the belt. (sec.28-ssec.7) The person’s clothes must conceal the holster and firearm. (sec.28-ssec.8) However, subsection (7) does not apply if the person— is performing duties under a security licence (guard) and is wearing clothing that readily identifies the person as a security guard; or is using the firearm on rural land while engaged in primary production; or is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; or is actually performing in— a theatrical production; or a military re-enactment; or a historical demonstration. (sec.28-ssec.9) In this section— retention device , for a holster, means a device designed to secure the firearm in the holster while the device is engaged. safety strap, thumb break, trigger guard lock
Other than as provided in section 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 174 or 175 , a firearms licence— may be issued only for a category A or B weapon; and authorises the licensee to possess and use any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence. For transitional provisions about particular lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds, see part 31 , division 2 . s 29 amd 2017 SL No. 212 s 9
A member of an approved shooting club that takes part in, or is affiliated with a body that takes part in, national and international clay target shooting competition (the member’s club ) may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for category C shotguns. The applicant must, because of a lack of strength or dexterity, have a physical need for a category C shotgun to enable the applicant to take part in clay target shooting. A document supporting the existence of that physical need because of a medical condition, signed by a doctor, must be lodged with the application. Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to an applicant who, on 14 November 1996— owned a category C shotgun; and was a member of an approved shooting club that takes part in, or is affiliated with a body that takes part in, national and international clay target shooting competition. The licence authorises the licensee to use any category C shotgun, at an approved range, for each purpose as follows, and to possess any category C shotgun for that purpose— a clay target shooting competition approved by the member’s club; a training program associated with the competition. The licensee must not load or allow anyone else to load more than 2 rounds of ammunition into a weapon to which the licence relates. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.30-ssec.1) A member of an approved shooting club that takes part in, or is affiliated with a body that takes part in, national and international clay target shooting competition (the member’s club ) may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for category C shotguns. (sec.30-ssec.2) The applicant must, because of a lack of strength or dexterity, have a physical need for a category C shotgun to enable the applicant to take part in clay target shooting. (sec.30-ssec.3) A document supporting the existence of that physical need because of a medical condition, signed by a doctor, must be lodged with the application. (sec.30-ssec.4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to an applicant who, on 14 November 1996— owned a category C shotgun; and was a member of an approved shooting club that takes part in, or is affiliated with a body that takes part in, national and international clay target shooting competition. (sec.30-ssec.5) The licence authorises the licensee to use any category C shotgun, at an approved range, for each purpose as follows, and to possess any category C shotgun for that purpose— a clay target shooting competition approved by the member’s club; a training program associated with the competition. (sec.30-ssec.6) The licensee must not load or allow anyone else to load more than 2 rounds of ammunition into a weapon to which the licence relates. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment on rural land, has a need for 1 category C rifle or 1 category C shotgun (or both) for a rural purpose, may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for 1 category C rifle or 1 category C shotgun or both. A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment on rural land, has a need for more than 1 category C rifle and more than 1 category C shotgun for a rural purpose, may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for more than 1 category C rifle and more than 1 category C shotgun. However, a person may apply for a firearms licence under subsection (2) only if the person’s need mentioned in the subsection is because of the area or location of the rural land to which the need relates. An authorised officer may issue a licence endorsed under subsection (1) or (2) if the authorised officer is satisfied the person’s need mentioned in the subsection can not be satisfied in another way. A licence endorsed under subsection (1) authorises the licensee to possess and use 1 of the following endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence— 1 category C rifle; 1 category C shotgun; 1 category C rifle and 1 category C shotgun. For subsection (2) , an authorised officer may endorse the licence with the number of category C rifles or category C shotguns the authorised officer decides is reasonably necessary to satisfy the person’s need mentioned in the subsection. A licence endorsed under subsection (2) authorises the licensee to possess and use the number of category C rifles and category C shotguns endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.31-ssec.1) A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment on rural land, has a need for 1 category C rifle or 1 category C shotgun (or both) for a rural purpose, may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for 1 category C rifle or 1 category C shotgun or both. (sec.31-ssec.2) A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment on rural land, has a need for more than 1 category C rifle and more than 1 category C shotgun for a rural purpose, may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for more than 1 category C rifle and more than 1 category C shotgun. (sec.31-ssec.3) However, a person may apply for a firearms licence under subsection (2) only if the person’s need mentioned in the subsection is because of the area or location of the rural land to which the need relates. (sec.31-ssec.4) An authorised officer may issue a licence endorsed under subsection (1) or (2) if the authorised officer is satisfied the person’s need mentioned in the subsection can not be satisfied in another way. (sec.31-ssec.5) A licence endorsed under subsection (1) authorises the licensee to possess and use 1 of the following endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence— 1 category C rifle; 1 category C shotgun; 1 category C rifle and 1 category C shotgun. (sec.31-ssec.6) For subsection (2) , an authorised officer may endorse the licence with the number of category C rifles or category C shotguns the authorised officer decides is reasonably necessary to satisfy the person’s need mentioned in the subsection. (sec.31-ssec.7) A licence endorsed under subsection (2) authorises the licensee to possess and use the number of category C rifles and category C shotguns endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence.
A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business as, or employment by, a commercial fisher has a need on a particular vessel for 1 category C weapon may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for the weapon. An authorised officer may issue a licence endorsed under subsection (1) if the authorised officer is satisfied the person’s need mentioned in the subsection can not be satisfied in another way. The licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the single category C weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. In this section— commercial fisher means the holder of a commercial fisher licence under the Fisheries Act 1994 . (sec.32-ssec.1) A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business as, or employment by, a commercial fisher has a need on a particular vessel for 1 category C weapon may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for the weapon. (sec.32-ssec.2) An authorised officer may issue a licence endorsed under subsection (1) if the authorised officer is satisfied the person’s need mentioned in the subsection can not be satisfied in another way. (sec.32-ssec.3) The licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the single category C weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.32-ssec.4) In this section— commercial fisher means the holder of a commercial fisher licence under the Fisheries Act 1994 .
A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment (whether or not in primary production), has a need for a category D weapon to cull animals may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for no more than 2 category D weapons. An authorised officer may endorse the licence with the number of category D weapons the authorised officer decides is reasonably necessary to satisfy the person’s need mentioned in subsection (1) . The licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the number of category D weapons endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. The licence must state the area where the weapon may be used. (sec.33-ssec.1) A person who, in the conduct of the person’s business or employment (whether or not in primary production), has a need for a category D weapon to cull animals may apply for a firearms licence with an endorsement for no more than 2 category D weapons. (sec.33-ssec.2) An authorised officer may endorse the licence with the number of category D weapons the authorised officer decides is reasonably necessary to satisfy the person’s need mentioned in subsection (1) . (sec.33-ssec.3) The licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the number of category D weapons endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.33-ssec.4) The licence must state the area where the weapon may be used.
This section applies to the holder of a firearms licence who is the registered owner of a category B weapon held under the licence. The holder must not possess a detachable magazine for the weapon that is capable of holding more than— for a weapon that has a lever action but is not a lever action shotgun, or has a pump action—10 rounds of ammunition; or for a weapon that is a repeating centre fire rifle—15 rounds of ammunition. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. However, subsection (2) does not apply in relation to a detachable magazine for a category B weapon if— a condition of the firearms licence authorises the holder to possess the magazine; or the holder is the registered owner of a category D or R weapon, held by the holder under another licence, in which the magazine may be lawfully used. s 34 amd 2017 SL No. 212 s 10 sub 2020 Act No. 7 s 91 (sec.34-ssec.1) This section applies to the holder of a firearms licence who is the registered owner of a category B weapon held under the licence. (sec.34-ssec.2) The holder must not possess a detachable magazine for the weapon that is capable of holding more than— for a weapon that has a lever action but is not a lever action shotgun, or has a pump action—10 rounds of ammunition; or for a weapon that is a repeating centre fire rifle—15 rounds of ammunition. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.34-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not apply in relation to a detachable magazine for a category B weapon if— a condition of the firearms licence authorises the holder to possess the magazine; or the holder is the registered owner of a category D or R weapon, held by the holder under another licence, in which the magazine may be lawfully used.
A firearms licence (instructor) authorises the licensee to possess and use any weapon, of the category endorsed on the licence, at an approved range or elsewhere, to provide an approved training course. However, the licence authorises the firing of a weapon only if the firing is done at an approved range for the category of weapon by a person entitled to use the weapon at the range. See sections 52 (2) and 53 and part 4 , division 5 of the Act for supervision and other requirements at an approved range. The holder of a firearms licence (instructor) must not allow anyone doing an approved training course provided under the licence to possess or use a weapon that is not supplied by the holder. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.35-ssec.1) A firearms licence (instructor) authorises the licensee to possess and use any weapon, of the category endorsed on the licence, at an approved range or elsewhere, to provide an approved training course. (sec.35-ssec.2) However, the licence authorises the firing of a weapon only if the firing is done at an approved range for the category of weapon by a person entitled to use the weapon at the range. See sections 52 (2) and 53 and part 4 , division 5 of the Act for supervision and other requirements at an approved range. (sec.35-ssec.3) The holder of a firearms licence (instructor) must not allow anyone doing an approved training course provided under the licence to possess or use a weapon that is not supplied by the holder. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
A minor’s licence may be issued for 1 or more of the following purposes— to authorise the licensee to physically possess any category A, B or H weapon— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State; to authorise the licensee to physically possess and use any category A, B or H weapon at an approved range for the category of weapon under the supervision of a range officer of the range; to authorise the licensee to physically possess and use any category A or B weapon in primary production on rural land in the conduct of the licensee’s business or employment; to authorise the same possession and use of a weapon by the licensee as is available to an adult under section 30 , 31 or 32 . However, a minor’s licence may be issued for a category C weapon only if the applicant would be entitled to a firearms licence endorsed under section 30 , 31 or 32 with the weapon if the applicant were an adult. A minor’s licence authorises the licensee to possess and use any weapon of the category or type endorsed on the licence for the purpose stated on the licence. s 36 amd 2017 SL No. 117 s 10 (sec.36-ssec.1) A minor’s licence may be issued for 1 or more of the following purposes— to authorise the licensee to physically possess any category A, B or H weapon— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State; to authorise the licensee to physically possess and use any category A, B or H weapon at an approved range for the category of weapon under the supervision of a range officer of the range; to authorise the licensee to physically possess and use any category A or B weapon in primary production on rural land in the conduct of the licensee’s business or employment; to authorise the same possession and use of a weapon by the licensee as is available to an adult under section 30 , 31 or 32 . (sec.36-ssec.2) However, a minor’s licence may be issued for a category C weapon only if the applicant would be entitled to a firearms licence endorsed under section 30 , 31 or 32 with the weapon if the applicant were an adult. (sec.36-ssec.3) A minor’s licence authorises the licensee to possess and use any weapon of the category or type endorsed on the licence for the purpose stated on the licence.
It is a condition of a minor’s licence that the licensee must not possess any of the following category H weapons under the authority of the licence— a category H weapon that— is semi-automatic; and has a barrel length of less than 120mm, unless it has an overall length of at least 250mm measured parallel to the barrel; a category H weapon that— is not semi-automatic; and has a barrel length of less than 100mm, unless it has an overall length of at least 250mm measured parallel to the barrel; a category H weapon with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds; a category H weapon that has a calibre of more than .38 inch. Despite subsection (1) (d) , an authorised officer may, by a condition endorsed on the licence, authorise the licensee to possess and use a category H weapon, that has a calibre of more than .38 inch, if the authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is to possess the weapon for use in an accredited event. In this section— category H weapon does not include a black-powder pistol. s 37 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 92 (sec.37-ssec.1) It is a condition of a minor’s licence that the licensee must not possess any of the following category H weapons under the authority of the licence— a category H weapon that— is semi-automatic; and has a barrel length of less than 120mm, unless it has an overall length of at least 250mm measured parallel to the barrel; a category H weapon that— is not semi-automatic; and has a barrel length of less than 100mm, unless it has an overall length of at least 250mm measured parallel to the barrel; a category H weapon with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds; a category H weapon that has a calibre of more than .38 inch. (sec.37-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) (d) , an authorised officer may, by a condition endorsed on the licence, authorise the licensee to possess and use a category H weapon, that has a calibre of more than .38 inch, if the authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is to possess the weapon for use in an accredited event. (sec.37-ssec.3) In this section— category H weapon does not include a black-powder pistol.
For section 52 (2) (b) of the Act , the prescribed way for a minor who is at least 11 years to be supervised is directly by a range officer of the approved range or a range officer’s appointee, if— the minor has fired a weapon at an approved range on at least 3 separate occasions; and no more than 6 minors, each of whom has fired a weapon at an approved range on at least 3 separate occasions, are supervised by the range officer or a range officer’s appointee at the same time. In this section— range officer’s appointee means an adult— appointed by the range officer to directly supervise the minor’s possession or use of weapons at the range; and who holds a licence authorising the adult to possess and use the weapon being used by the minor at the range. (sec.38-ssec.1) For section 52 (2) (b) of the Act , the prescribed way for a minor who is at least 11 years to be supervised is directly by a range officer of the approved range or a range officer’s appointee, if— the minor has fired a weapon at an approved range on at least 3 separate occasions; and no more than 6 minors, each of whom has fired a weapon at an approved range on at least 3 separate occasions, are supervised by the range officer or a range officer’s appointee at the same time. (sec.38-ssec.2) In this section— range officer’s appointee means an adult— appointed by the range officer to directly supervise the minor’s possession or use of weapons at the range; and who holds a licence authorising the adult to possess and use the weapon being used by the minor at the range.
A theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence authorises the licensee to supply, and possess for the purpose of supply, any of the following in the production of a theatrical, film or television production— a blank-fire firearm or permanently inoperable firearm; A firearm that is temporarily incapable of firing a projectile while it is equipped with an adaptor is not a blank-fire firearm. See the Act , schedule 2 , definition blank-fire firearm . a weapon that is not a firearm and is not a category E weapon, an anti-personnel gas, device, mine or substance, an incendiary or inflammable device or a hand grenade; The licence may limit the person or type of person to whom a weapon held under the licence may be supplied. See section 118 (2) of the Act . any replica of a weapon. The licence also authorises the licensee to use the weapons or replicas to which the licence relates, for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1) . The licence must state the effect of subsection (2) . (sec.39-ssec.1) A theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence authorises the licensee to supply, and possess for the purpose of supply, any of the following in the production of a theatrical, film or television production— a blank-fire firearm or permanently inoperable firearm; A firearm that is temporarily incapable of firing a projectile while it is equipped with an adaptor is not a blank-fire firearm. See the Act , schedule 2 , definition blank-fire firearm . a weapon that is not a firearm and is not a category E weapon, an anti-personnel gas, device, mine or substance, an incendiary or inflammable device or a hand grenade; The licence may limit the person or type of person to whom a weapon held under the licence may be supplied. See section 118 (2) of the Act . any replica of a weapon. (sec.39-ssec.2) The licence also authorises the licensee to use the weapons or replicas to which the licence relates, for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1) . (sec.39-ssec.3) The licence must state the effect of subsection (2) .
For section 117 (2) of the Act , the prescribed particulars are as follows— the name, residential address and licence number of the other party to the transaction; the date and time of each occasion on which physical possession of the weapon was parted with by the licensee or was returned to the licensee; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon. An entry in the ordnance register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register. (sec.40-ssec.1) For section 117 (2) of the Act , the prescribed particulars are as follows— the name, residential address and licence number of the other party to the transaction; the date and time of each occasion on which physical possession of the weapon was parted with by the licensee or was returned to the licensee; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon. (sec.40-ssec.2) An entry in the ordnance register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register.
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for 1 or more of the following weapons— a category E weapon; a category M weapon that is a crossbow; a category M weapon mentioned in the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 , section 7A (o) or (q) (a martial arts weapon ); a category M weapon mentioned in section 7A (p) or (t) of that regulation (a historical or military weapon ); a category M weapon mentioned in section 7A (a) , (b) , (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k) of that regulation (a category M knife ).
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category E weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has— a special occupational need for the weapon; or an exceptional need for the weapon for self-preservation that can not be satisfied in another way. If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category E weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category E weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.42-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category E weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has— a special occupational need for the weapon; or an exceptional need for the weapon for self-preservation that can not be satisfied in another way. (sec.42-ssec.2) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category E weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category E weapon endorsed on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence.
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category M weapon that is a crossbow only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence— has a landowner’s written permission to engage in recreational shooting on the landowner’s land; or is, or is affiliated with, an organisation recognised by the commissioner as being— a State or national archery organisation; or a State, national or international historical organisation; or a State, national or international military re-enactment organisation; or a historical organisation, or military re-enactment organisation, that gives training in the use of category M weapons that are crossbows. An organisation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) , (ii) , (iii) , or (iv) that is an approved weapons club is taken to be an organisation recognised by the commissioner as mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category M weapon that is a crossbow, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category M weapon that is a crossbow stated on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence. (sec.43-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category M weapon that is a crossbow only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence— has a landowner’s written permission to engage in recreational shooting on the landowner’s land; or is, or is affiliated with, an organisation recognised by the commissioner as being— a State or national archery organisation; or a State, national or international historical organisation; or a State, national or international military re-enactment organisation; or a historical organisation, or military re-enactment organisation, that gives training in the use of category M weapons that are crossbows. (sec.43-ssec.2) An organisation mentioned in subsection (1) (b) (i) , (ii) , (iii) , or (iv) that is an approved weapons club is taken to be an organisation recognised by the commissioner as mentioned in subsection (1) (b) . (sec.43-ssec.3) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category M weapon that is a crossbow, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category M weapon that is a crossbow stated on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence.
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a historical or military weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is a current member of a club that— is, or is affiliated with, a State, national or international historical organisation or military re-enactment organisation; or is a historical organisation, or military re-enactment organisation, that gives training in the use of a historical or military weapon of the type to which the licence relates. If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a historical or military weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of historical or military weapon stated on the licence, to engage in the activities of the club. (sec.44-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a historical or military weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is a current member of a club that— is, or is affiliated with, a State, national or international historical organisation or military re-enactment organisation; or is a historical organisation, or military re-enactment organisation, that gives training in the use of a historical or military weapon of the type to which the licence relates. (sec.44-ssec.2) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a historical or military weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of historical or military weapon stated on the licence, to engage in the activities of the club.
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a martial arts weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is a current member of a club that— is, or is affiliated with, a State, national or international martial arts organisation; or is a martial arts training organisation that gives training in the use of a martial arts weapon of the type to which the licence relates. If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a martial arts weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of martial arts weapon stated on the licence, to engage in the activities of the club. (sec.45-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a martial arts weapon only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant is a current member of a club that— is, or is affiliated with, a State, national or international martial arts organisation; or is a martial arts training organisation that gives training in the use of a martial arts weapon of the type to which the licence relates. (sec.45-ssec.2) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a martial arts weapon, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of martial arts weapon stated on the licence, to engage in the activities of the club.
A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category M knife only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has a special occupational need for the knife. If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category M knife, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category M knife stated on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence. (sec.46-ssec.1) A miscellaneous weapons licence may be issued for a category M knife only if an authorised officer is satisfied the applicant for the licence has a special occupational need for the knife. (sec.46-ssec.2) If the applicant applied for a miscellaneous weapons licence for a category M knife, the licence authorises the licensee to possess and use the type of category M knife stated on the licence, to satisfy the need stated on the licence.
The holder of a miscellaneous weapons licence must take reasonable precautions to ensure each weapon to which the licence relates is not accessible to persons who are not lawfully entitled to physically possess the weapon. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
A group licence may be issued to— an individual or body to satisfy an occupational need of the individual or body to possess a weapon; or a body that is a sports or target shooting club to satisfy its needs in sports or target shooting to possess a weapon. A group licence may be issued for a weapon or category or type of weapon that may be possessed under any of the following licences, for the purpose for which the licence may be issued— a firearms licence; a firearms licence (instructor); a concealable firearms licence; a miscellaneous weapons licence. However, a group licence can not be issued to authorise anything that may only be authorised under a security licence (organisation) or security licence (guard). (sec.48-ssec.1) A group licence may be issued to— an individual or body to satisfy an occupational need of the individual or body to possess a weapon; or a body that is a sports or target shooting club to satisfy its needs in sports or target shooting to possess a weapon. (sec.48-ssec.2) A group licence may be issued for a weapon or category or type of weapon that may be possessed under any of the following licences, for the purpose for which the licence may be issued— a firearms licence; a firearms licence (instructor); a concealable firearms licence; a miscellaneous weapons licence. (sec.48-ssec.3) However, a group licence can not be issued to authorise anything that may only be authorised under a security licence (organisation) or security licence (guard).
An application for a group licence is taken to be an application for each class of licence mentioned in section 48 (2) that is appropriate to the weapons proposed to be endorsed on the licence, including for an endorsement under section 30 , 31 , 32 or 33 .
A group licence held by an individual authorises— the licensee to possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons endorsed on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence; and the licensee’s employees to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons, for the purpose stated on the licence.
A group licence held by a body to satisfy an occupational need of the body to possess a weapon— authorises the non-physical possession by the licensee of the weapons or category or type of weapons endorsed on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence; and subject to subsections (4) and (5) , authorises the licensee’s officers and employees to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons, for the purpose stated on the licence. A group licence held by a body that is a sports or target shooting club— authorises the non-physical possession by the licensee of the weapons or category or type of weapons endorsed on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence; and subject to subsections (4) and (5) , authorises the licensee’s members, officers and employees to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons to engage in the club’s lawful shooting activities; and authorises the licensee to allow an unlicensed person to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons, at an approved range, for the purpose of that physical possession and use under section 53 of the Act . For subsections (2) (c) , an unlicensed person is a person who— is not a licensee; or is a licensee but is not authorised to possess the weapon or category or type of weapon the person proposes to physically possess and use under subsection (2) (c) at the range. A group licence held by a body does not authorise a member, officer or employee of the body to possess or use a weapon or category or type of weapon unless he or she— is an individual who holds a licence giving him or her the right to possess and use the weapon or category or type of weapon that may be possessed or used under the group licence; or is a range officer of an approved range who holds a licence. A group licence held by a body authorises a person who is a member, officer or employee of the body to possess or use a weapon or category or type of weapons only for the specific purpose for which the weapon was issued to the person by the body. (sec.51-ssec.1) A group licence held by a body to satisfy an occupational need of the body to possess a weapon— authorises the non-physical possession by the licensee of the weapons or category or type of weapons endorsed on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence; and subject to subsections (4) and (5) , authorises the licensee’s officers and employees to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons, for the purpose stated on the licence. (sec.51-ssec.2) A group licence held by a body that is a sports or target shooting club— authorises the non-physical possession by the licensee of the weapons or category or type of weapons endorsed on the licence, for the purpose stated on the licence; and subject to subsections (4) and (5) , authorises the licensee’s members, officers and employees to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons to engage in the club’s lawful shooting activities; and authorises the licensee to allow an unlicensed person to physically possess and use the weapons or category or type of weapons, at an approved range, for the purpose of that physical possession and use under section 53 of the Act . (sec.51-ssec.3) For subsections (2) (c) , an unlicensed person is a person who— is not a licensee; or is a licensee but is not authorised to possess the weapon or category or type of weapon the person proposes to physically possess and use under subsection (2) (c) at the range. (sec.51-ssec.4) A group licence held by a body does not authorise a member, officer or employee of the body to possess or use a weapon or category or type of weapon unless he or she— is an individual who holds a licence giving him or her the right to possess and use the weapon or category or type of weapon that may be possessed or used under the group licence; or is a range officer of an approved range who holds a licence. (sec.51-ssec.5) A group licence held by a body authorises a person who is a member, officer or employee of the body to possess or use a weapon or category or type of weapons only for the specific purpose for which the weapon was issued to the person by the body.
As soon as practicable after a person who has physical possession of a weapon under a group licence held by a body has finished engaging in the specific activity for which the weapon was issued to the person by the body, the person must return the weapon to the body’s secure storage facilities. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
The holder of a group licence must keep a register containing the following information about each weapon held under the licence— the name and licence number of each person to whom a weapon was issued under the licence; the weapon’s serial number; if the holder is a sports or target shooting club— the date each person took physical possession of the weapon; and the date the weapon was returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities; if the holder is not a sports or target shooting club— the date and time each person took physical possession of the weapon; and the date and time the weapon was returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities. If the information is about— the issue of the weapon to a person—the information must be entered in the register when the weapon is issued; or otherwise—the information must be entered in the register when the weapon is returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities. (sec.53-ssec.1) The holder of a group licence must keep a register containing the following information about each weapon held under the licence— the name and licence number of each person to whom a weapon was issued under the licence; the weapon’s serial number; if the holder is a sports or target shooting club— the date each person took physical possession of the weapon; and the date the weapon was returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities; if the holder is not a sports or target shooting club— the date and time each person took physical possession of the weapon; and the date and time the weapon was returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities. (sec.53-ssec.2) If the information is about— the issue of the weapon to a person—the information must be entered in the register when the weapon is issued; or otherwise—the information must be entered in the register when the weapon is returned to the holder’s secure storage facilities.
A dealer’s licence authorises the licensee to carry on the business of— buying, selling, transferring or brokering any weapons (other than category R weapons or restricted category M weapons) stated on the licence; and brokering the acquisition of— any permanently inoperable, or blank-fire, weapons in category R by the holder of a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence; or any permanently inoperable weapons in category R by the holder of a collector’s licence (weapons); and receiving, dispatching, repairing or storing any weapons. receiving a weapon delivered to the dealer under section 30 (5) or 137 (2) (b) of the Act However, a weapon held under the licence must be stored at the approved place endorsed on the licence for the secure storage of weapons. Also, the licence does not authorise the supply by the licensee on a temporary basis of a weapon for use in a theatrical, film or television production if the supply involves no change in ownership of the weapon. In this section— restricted category M weapon means a weapon described in the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 , section 7A (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) , (j) , (k) , (m) , (q) , (r) or (t) . (sec.54-ssec.1) A dealer’s licence authorises the licensee to carry on the business of— buying, selling, transferring or brokering any weapons (other than category R weapons or restricted category M weapons) stated on the licence; and brokering the acquisition of— any permanently inoperable, or blank-fire, weapons in category R by the holder of a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence; or any permanently inoperable weapons in category R by the holder of a collector’s licence (weapons); and receiving, dispatching, repairing or storing any weapons. receiving a weapon delivered to the dealer under section 30 (5) or 137 (2) (b) of the Act (sec.54-ssec.2) However, a weapon held under the licence must be stored at the approved place endorsed on the licence for the secure storage of weapons. (sec.54-ssec.3) Also, the licence does not authorise the supply by the licensee on a temporary basis of a weapon for use in a theatrical, film or television production if the supply involves no change in ownership of the weapon. (sec.54-ssec.4) In this section— restricted category M weapon means a weapon described in the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 , section 7A (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) , (e) , (f) , (g) , (h) , (i) , (j) , (k) , (m) , (q) , (r) or (t) .
An armourer’s licence authorises the licensee to store, manufacture, modify or repair any weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons. However, the licence authorises the manufacture or modification of a weapon only at premises approved by an authorised officer and stated on the licence. (sec.55-ssec.1) An armourer’s licence authorises the licensee to store, manufacture, modify or repair any weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons. (sec.55-ssec.2) However, the licence authorises the manufacture or modification of a weapon only at premises approved by an authorised officer and stated on the licence.
For section 73 (a) of the Act , the particulars are the name, residential address and licence number of the other party to the proposed transaction. Under section 73 of the Act , a trader is a licensed dealer, licensed armourer, agent, employee or representative of the dealer or armourer.
For section 71 (2) of the Act , the particulars for each transaction involving a weapon are as follows— the date of the receipt, acquisition, sale or transfer of the weapon; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the weapon. An entry in the weapons register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register. s 57 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 93 (sec.57-ssec.1) For section 71 (2) of the Act , the particulars for each transaction involving a weapon are as follows— the date of the receipt, acquisition, sale or transfer of the weapon; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the weapon. (sec.57-ssec.2) An entry in the weapons register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register.
This section applies to a licensed armourer or licensed armourer who keeps a weapons register that is a computer register. The armourer or dealer must, no later than the seventh day of each month— produce a print-out of the part of the register that records information about transactions that took place in the previous month; and include in the print-out a statement identifying all weapons held under the licence as at the end of the previous month by their type, action, make, model, serial number, calibre or magazine capacity; and bind the print-out in book form with all other print-outs produced under this section for the licence. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.58-ssec.1) This section applies to a licensed armourer or licensed armourer who keeps a weapons register that is a computer register. (sec.58-ssec.2) The armourer or dealer must, no later than the seventh day of each month— produce a print-out of the part of the register that records information about transactions that took place in the previous month; and include in the print-out a statement identifying all weapons held under the licence as at the end of the previous month by their type, action, make, model, serial number, calibre or magazine capacity; and bind the print-out in book form with all other print-outs produced under this section for the licence.
For section 81 (2) of the Act , the particulars are as follows— the name, residential address and licence number of each party to the transaction; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the weapon; the date of receipt, acquisition, sale or transfer of the weapon. An entry in the collection register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register. s 59 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 94 (sec.59-ssec.1) For section 81 (2) of the Act , the particulars are as follows— the name, residential address and licence number of each party to the transaction; the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the weapon; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the weapon; the date of receipt, acquisition, sale or transfer of the weapon. (sec.59-ssec.2) An entry in the collection register may be corrected by putting a line through the incorrect words, without making the words illegible, and writing the correct words in a suitable place in the register.
This section applies if a licensed collector wants to move weapons to which the licence relates from the premises specified in the licence to a place outside Queensland. For section 83 (2) of the Act , the collector must apply to an authorised officer for a decision that an authorised officer is satisfied that the way of transporting the weapons ensures their safekeeping whilst in Queensland. (sec.60-ssec.1) This section applies if a licensed collector wants to move weapons to which the licence relates from the premises specified in the licence to a place outside Queensland. (sec.60-ssec.2) For section 83 (2) of the Act , the collector must apply to an authorised officer for a decision that an authorised officer is satisfied that the way of transporting the weapons ensures their safekeeping whilst in Queensland.
A security licence (guard) may be issued to either of the following persons only if the person holds the appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 for carrying out the functions of a security officer— an employed security guard; a security guard who is applying for the licence to guard his or her own property or another person’s property. A security licence (guard) may be issued for a category C or H weapon that may be carried by a security guard under section 65 or a category E weapon. (sec.61-ssec.1) A security licence (guard) may be issued to either of the following persons only if the person holds the appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 for carrying out the functions of a security officer— an employed security guard; a security guard who is applying for the licence to guard his or her own property or another person’s property. (sec.61-ssec.2) A security licence (guard) may be issued for a category C or H weapon that may be carried by a security guard under section 65 or a category E weapon.
The maximum term for which a security licence (guard) may be issued is 1 year.
For section 124 (2) of the Act , an applicant for renewal of a security licence (guard) must complete an approved safety training course (security guard) within the 60 day period immediately before the day of the application.
A security licence (guard) authorises the licensee— if the licensee is an employee of the holder of a security licence (organisation)—to physically possess and use any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence in performing duties as a security guard for the employer; or to possess and use any weapon of the type endorsed on the licence in performing duties— as a security guard in a business in which the licensee is the only person who performs security guard duties; and that are not performed under a contract or other arrangement with a security organisation. However, the licence does not authorise the licensee to possess or use a weapon— at a place if the reason or part of the reason the licensee is at the place is to maintain order at the place; or for private inquiry work; or for process serving or debt collection. Also, the licence does not authorise the licensee to physically possess a weapon unless the licensee is actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate the weapon’s physical possession by the licensee. escorting cash or valuables Further, if the duties as a security guard are performed as an employee, the licence only authorises the licensee to physically possess and use a weapon issued to the licensee by the employer during a shift worked by the licensee for the employer. (sec.64-ssec.1) A security licence (guard) authorises the licensee— if the licensee is an employee of the holder of a security licence (organisation)—to physically possess and use any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence in performing duties as a security guard for the employer; or to possess and use any weapon of the type endorsed on the licence in performing duties— as a security guard in a business in which the licensee is the only person who performs security guard duties; and that are not performed under a contract or other arrangement with a security organisation. (sec.64-ssec.2) However, the licence does not authorise the licensee to possess or use a weapon— at a place if the reason or part of the reason the licensee is at the place is to maintain order at the place; or for private inquiry work; or for process serving or debt collection. (sec.64-ssec.3) Also, the licence does not authorise the licensee to physically possess a weapon unless the licensee is actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate the weapon’s physical possession by the licensee. escorting cash or valuables (sec.64-ssec.4) Further, if the duties as a security guard are performed as an employee, the licence only authorises the licensee to physically possess and use a weapon issued to the licensee by the employer during a shift worked by the licensee for the employer.
A person who is protecting another person’s property as a security guard must not carry a weapon other than— 1 category C shotgun of 12, 16 or 20 gauge; or 1 category H weapon of at least .22 calibre but not more than .40 calibre; or 1 weapon mentioned in paragraph (a) and 1 weapon mentioned in paragraph (b) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. A person who is protecting the person’s own property as a security guard must not carry a weapon other than 1 category H weapon of at least .22 calibre but not more than .40 calibre. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.65-ssec.1) A person who is protecting another person’s property as a security guard must not carry a weapon other than— 1 category C shotgun of 12, 16 or 20 gauge; or 1 category H weapon of at least .22 calibre but not more than .40 calibre; or 1 weapon mentioned in paragraph (a) and 1 weapon mentioned in paragraph (b) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.65-ssec.2) A person who is protecting the person’s own property as a security guard must not carry a weapon other than 1 category H weapon of at least .22 calibre but not more than .40 calibre. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
A person performing duties as a security guard must not use ammunition other than— for a category H weapon—factory loaded semi-wad cutter or hollow point projectiles or Glaser safety cartridges; or for a category C shotgun—factory loaded cartridges with a pellet size not less than that of bird shot and not more than that of SSG. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. A person performing duties as a security guard, other than as an employee, must not use ammunition unless— the person purchased the ammunition new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed; or otherwise—the person is reasonably satisfied the ammunition was purchased new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. An employer must not allow an employee, of the employer, performing duties as a security guard to use ammunition unless the employer issued the ammunition to the employee and— the employer purchased the ammunition new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed; or otherwise—the employer is reasonably satisfied the ammunition was purchased new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.66-ssec.1) A person performing duties as a security guard must not use ammunition other than— for a category H weapon—factory loaded semi-wad cutter or hollow point projectiles or Glaser safety cartridges; or for a category C shotgun—factory loaded cartridges with a pellet size not less than that of bird shot and not more than that of SSG. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.66-ssec.2) A person performing duties as a security guard, other than as an employee, must not use ammunition unless— the person purchased the ammunition new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed; or otherwise—the person is reasonably satisfied the ammunition was purchased new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.66-ssec.3) An employer must not allow an employee, of the employer, performing duties as a security guard to use ammunition unless the employer issued the ammunition to the employee and— the employer purchased the ammunition new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed; or otherwise—the employer is reasonably satisfied the ammunition was purchased new no more than 1 year before the day the duties are performed. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
This section applies if— a person performs duties as a security guard as an employee during a shift worked by the guard for the employer; and the employer issued the guard with a weapon during the shift. At or before the end of the shift, the guard must return the weapon to the employer at the premises where the employer issued the weapon to the guard. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. However, subsection (4) applies— if the employer required the guard to perform security guard duties at a place at least 250km from the premises ( remote guard duties ); and the guard went to the place to perform the remote guard duties; and the guard is no longer required by the employer to perform the remote guard duties, for example, because the duties are finished. The shift is taken to end at the earliest practicable time at which the guard can return the weapon to the employer after the guard is no longer required by the employer to perform the remote guard duties. (sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person performs duties as a security guard as an employee during a shift worked by the guard for the employer; and the employer issued the guard with a weapon during the shift. (sec.67-ssec.2) At or before the end of the shift, the guard must return the weapon to the employer at the premises where the employer issued the weapon to the guard. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.67-ssec.3) However, subsection (4) applies— if the employer required the guard to perform security guard duties at a place at least 250km from the premises ( remote guard duties ); and the guard went to the place to perform the remote guard duties; and the guard is no longer required by the employer to perform the remote guard duties, for example, because the duties are finished. (sec.67-ssec.4) The shift is taken to end at the earliest practicable time at which the guard can return the weapon to the employer after the guard is no longer required by the employer to perform the remote guard duties.
The information an employed security guard must record, in the security organisation register, under section 126 of the Act is as follows— the guard’s name and licence number; the weapon’s serial number; the date and time the guard took physical possession of the weapon; the date and time the guard returned the weapon to the security organisation; if the weapon was fired while in the guard’s physical possession—the name of the person (if known) at whom, or the thing at which, the weapon was fired and the reason for firing; if the weapon left the guard’s physical possession before being returned to the security organisation— how the weapon came to leave the guard’s physical possession; and any information the guard has about the weapon’s possession or use while out of the guard’s physical possession. If the information is about— the issue of the weapon to the guard—the information must be recorded when the weapon is issued to the guard; or anything else—the information must be recorded when the weapon is returned by the guard to the security organisation. (sec.68-ssec.1) The information an employed security guard must record, in the security organisation register, under section 126 of the Act is as follows— the guard’s name and licence number; the weapon’s serial number; the date and time the guard took physical possession of the weapon; the date and time the guard returned the weapon to the security organisation; if the weapon was fired while in the guard’s physical possession—the name of the person (if known) at whom, or the thing at which, the weapon was fired and the reason for firing; if the weapon left the guard’s physical possession before being returned to the security organisation— how the weapon came to leave the guard’s physical possession; and any information the guard has about the weapon’s possession or use while out of the guard’s physical possession. (sec.68-ssec.2) If the information is about— the issue of the weapon to the guard—the information must be recorded when the weapon is issued to the guard; or anything else—the information must be recorded when the weapon is returned by the guard to the security organisation.
This section applies if an individual— carries on business on the individual’s own account as a security guard; and physically possesses a weapon in actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate that physical possession. The individual must place the weapon in the individual’s secure storage facilities as soon as practicable after the individual stops performing the duties. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.69-ssec.1) This section applies if an individual— carries on business on the individual’s own account as a security guard; and physically possesses a weapon in actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate that physical possession. (sec.69-ssec.2) The individual must place the weapon in the individual’s secure storage facilities as soon as practicable after the individual stops performing the duties. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
The information a security guard must record, in the security guard’s register, under section 126A of the Act is as follows— the guard’s name and licence number; the weapon’s serial number; the date and time the guard took physical possession of the weapon; the date and time the guard placed the weapon in the guard’s secure storage facilities; if the weapon was fired while in the guard’s physical possession—the name of the person (if known) at whom, or the thing at which, the weapon was fired, and the reason for firing; if the weapon left the guard’s physical possession during the time the weapon was away from the guard’s secure storage facilities— how the weapon came to leave the guard’s physical possession; and any information the guard has about the weapon’s possession or use while out of the guard’s physical possession. If the information is about— taking physical possession of the weapon—the information must be recorded when the guard takes physical possession of the weapon; or anything else—the information must be recorded as soon as practicable after the guard stops performing the security guard duties that reasonably necessitated the weapon’s physical possession by the guard. (sec.70-ssec.1) The information a security guard must record, in the security guard’s register, under section 126A of the Act is as follows— the guard’s name and licence number; the weapon’s serial number; the date and time the guard took physical possession of the weapon; the date and time the guard placed the weapon in the guard’s secure storage facilities; if the weapon was fired while in the guard’s physical possession—the name of the person (if known) at whom, or the thing at which, the weapon was fired, and the reason for firing; if the weapon left the guard’s physical possession during the time the weapon was away from the guard’s secure storage facilities— how the weapon came to leave the guard’s physical possession; and any information the guard has about the weapon’s possession or use while out of the guard’s physical possession. (sec.70-ssec.2) If the information is about— taking physical possession of the weapon—the information must be recorded when the guard takes physical possession of the weapon; or anything else—the information must be recorded as soon as practicable after the guard stops performing the security guard duties that reasonably necessitated the weapon’s physical possession by the guard.
In this part— employee of a security organisation includes a person engaged in any way by the security organisation to perform duties for it.
A security licence (organisation) may be issued— to an organisation that holds a security firm licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 ; and for a category C or H weapon that may be carried by a security guard under section 65 or a category E weapon.
A security licence (organisation) authorises— the licensee to possess and use any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence, in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation; and the licensee’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess the weapon (other than to perform duties as a security guard) in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation; and the licensee to allow its employees to physically possess the weapon in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation. However, the licensee may allow the employee to physically possess the weapon in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation only if the employee holds— a security licence (guard); or a firearms licence (instructor). Further, the employee may physically possess the weapon for either or both of the following purposes only if the weapon was issued to the employee by the licensee during a shift worked by the employee for the licensee— to perform a security guard duty; for security guard training. Further, the licence does not authorise a person to physically possess or use the weapon, or authorise the licensee to allow an employee of the licensee to physically possess the weapon— at a place if the reason or part of the reason the person or employee is at the place is to maintain order at the place; or for private inquiry work; or for process serving or debt collection. Further, the licence does not authorise a person to physically possess the weapon unless the person is actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate the person’s physical possession of the weapon. escorting cash or valuables (sec.73-ssec.1) A security licence (organisation) authorises— the licensee to possess and use any weapon of the category endorsed on the licence, in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation; and the licensee’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess the weapon (other than to perform duties as a security guard) in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation; and the licensee to allow its employees to physically possess the weapon in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation. (sec.73-ssec.2) However, the licensee may allow the employee to physically possess the weapon in the course of the licensee’s conduct as a security organisation only if the employee holds— a security licence (guard); or a firearms licence (instructor). (sec.73-ssec.3) Further, the employee may physically possess the weapon for either or both of the following purposes only if the weapon was issued to the employee by the licensee during a shift worked by the employee for the licensee— to perform a security guard duty; for security guard training. (sec.73-ssec.4) Further, the licence does not authorise a person to physically possess or use the weapon, or authorise the licensee to allow an employee of the licensee to physically possess the weapon— at a place if the reason or part of the reason the person or employee is at the place is to maintain order at the place; or for private inquiry work; or for process serving or debt collection. (sec.73-ssec.5) Further, the licence does not authorise a person to physically possess the weapon unless the person is actually performing security guard duties that reasonably necessitate the person’s physical possession of the weapon. escorting cash or valuables
The information a security organisation must record in the security organisation register kept by it under section 128 (1) of the Act is as follows— for each occasion, that under section 126 of the Act , a security guard employed by the security organisation records information in the register—whether or not the person making the entry in the register on behalf of the security organisation believes each entry made by the security guard is correct; if the person making the entry on behalf the organisation believes an entry is incorrect—the reasons for the belief; the name of the person making the entry in the register on behalf of the organisation. The security organisation’s entry must be made— immediately after the security guard records the information in the register; and by a person other than the security guard, unless the security guard is the security organisation’s representative endorsed on the security licence (organisation) held by the security organisation. A police officer may require the security organisation to immediately produce the register to the police officer for inspection. (sec.74-ssec.1) The information a security organisation must record in the security organisation register kept by it under section 128 (1) of the Act is as follows— for each occasion, that under section 126 of the Act , a security guard employed by the security organisation records information in the register—whether or not the person making the entry in the register on behalf of the security organisation believes each entry made by the security guard is correct; if the person making the entry on behalf the organisation believes an entry is incorrect—the reasons for the belief; the name of the person making the entry in the register on behalf of the organisation. (sec.74-ssec.2) The security organisation’s entry must be made— immediately after the security guard records the information in the register; and by a person other than the security guard, unless the security guard is the security organisation’s representative endorsed on the security licence (organisation) held by the security organisation. (sec.74-ssec.3) A police officer may require the security organisation to immediately produce the register to the police officer for inspection.
A weapon possessed under a security licence (organisation) that is not in the licensee’s physical possession must be stored unloaded on the premises stated in the licence in a locked safe or locked vault. The vault must be made of concrete or concrete blocks filled with concrete. The vault door must— be made of steel and have steel door jambs; and have a combination lock or built-in deadlock; and have hinges that are welded to the door and door jamb. The safe must be made of steel and— weigh at least 150kg; or be fixed to the premises by welding or hardened steel bolts at least 10mm in diameter. This section does not apply while a weapon is in the physical possession of a body’s representative endorsed on the licence, or another individual, under the authority of a licence held by the body. (sec.75-ssec.1) A weapon possessed under a security licence (organisation) that is not in the licensee’s physical possession must be stored unloaded on the premises stated in the licence in a locked safe or locked vault. (sec.75-ssec.2) The vault must be made of concrete or concrete blocks filled with concrete. (sec.75-ssec.3) The vault door must— be made of steel and have steel door jambs; and have a combination lock or built-in deadlock; and have hinges that are welded to the door and door jamb. (sec.75-ssec.4) The safe must be made of steel and— weigh at least 150kg; or be fixed to the premises by welding or hardened steel bolts at least 10mm in diameter. (sec.75-ssec.5) This section does not apply while a weapon is in the physical possession of a body’s representative endorsed on the licence, or another individual, under the authority of a licence held by the body.
The holder of a security licence (organisation) must take reasonable precautions to ensure each weapon held under the licence is not accessible to a person other than— the licensee’s representative endorsed on the licence; or an employee of the licensee who holds a security licence (guard) or a firearms licence (instructor). Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
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This regulation may be cited as the Weapons Regulation 2016 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2016.
The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For section 49A (2) of the Act , the possession or use of a weapon, or category of weapon, under a licence of a particular class is unlawful to the extent a licence of another class is needed to authorise the possession or use. X holds a firearms licence that on its face authorises X to possess and use any category A or B firearm. However, X must not possess or use a category A or B weapon— as part of a collection of weapons (a collector’s licence (heirloom) or collector’s licence (weapons) is needed); or in performing duties as a security guard (a security licence (guard) is needed); or as a security organisation (a security licence (organisation) is needed); or to store, manufacture, modify or repair the weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons (an armourers licence is needed); or for the purpose of dealing in weapons (a dealer’s licence is needed); or for the purpose of supplying the weapon, without a change in its ownership, on a temporary basis for use in a theatrical, film or television production (a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence is needed); or to provide an approved training course (a firearms licence (instructor) is needed). A licence issued after the commencement must contain a copy of subsection (1) . Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate a proceeding for an offence. (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 49A (2) of the Act , the possession or use of a weapon, or category of weapon, under a licence of a particular class is unlawful to the extent a licence of another class is needed to authorise the possession or use. X holds a firearms licence that on its face authorises X to possess and use any category A or B firearm. However, X must not possess or use a category A or B weapon— as part of a collection of weapons (a collector’s licence (heirloom) or collector’s licence (weapons) is needed); or in performing duties as a security guard (a security licence (guard) is needed); or as a security organisation (a security licence (organisation) is needed); or to store, manufacture, modify or repair the weapon in the course of the licensee’s business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons (an armourers licence is needed); or for the purpose of dealing in weapons (a dealer’s licence is needed); or for the purpose of supplying the weapon, without a change in its ownership, on a temporary basis for use in a theatrical, film or television production (a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence is needed); or to provide an approved training course (a firearms licence (instructor) is needed). (sec.4-ssec.2) A licence issued after the commencement must contain a copy of subsection (1) . (sec.4-ssec.3) Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate a proceeding for an offence.
Creates offence and penalty hooks for non‑compliance with possession, transport and storage rules and for particular conduct (most contraventions carry penalties expressed in penalty units; see many sections, e.g. secs 23–26, 34, 37, 52, 67–70, 94–96, 142–143A).
Gives police authorised officers and the commissioner decision powers: to approve or refuse licences/approvals, to impose, amend, suspend or revoke conditions on historical societies, weapons clubs or exemptions, and to grant narrowly defined commissioner exemptions (see secs 98, 109–119, 134–136, 144–154B).
Prescribes technical methods for permanently deactivating firearms (schedule 4) and details about magazines, dispatching, amnesty conditions, fees, transitional arrangements and other administrative matters (schedules and parts 25, 26, 29–31, sch 4).
**Who is affected
**Why it matters (policy rationale as stated and practical effects)
Stated purpose in the instrument is to manage risks from weapons by specifying who may lawfully possess/use particular weapons, how weapons must be secured, and rules for commercial and club activity (see many licence and storage provisions above). The mechanics implement that purpose by tightly specifying permitted classes, detailed storage standards and mandatory registers.
Practical effects: raises compliance costs (physical security, alarms, record systems), concentrates decision‑making discretion in authorised officers/commissioner (approval, condition, exemption powers), and changes usage incentives by restricting magazine capacities, types of ammunition, and where/when weapons can be carried or used (secs 24, 34, 65–66, 93–96, 143A).
**Costs, incentives and trade‑offs (analytical lens)
Who pays: licence applicants and holders pay fees (parts 29–30, schedule 1), and all holders requiring secure premises must bear capital and maintenance costs for safes/vaults/alarms (secs 78–86, 94–96). Dealers and armourers face continuing administrative costs (registers, monthly printouts — sec 58; storage rules — sec 78).
Who decides: authorised officers and the commissioner exercise significant discretion over approvals, conditions and exemptions (secs 98, 109–119, 134–149, 154B). That concentrates administrative power and makes compliance outcomes partially dependent on police practice.
Behavioural effects: detailed limits (magazine capacities, calibre limits, holster/retention rules for carrying) change what weapons and attachments lawful users acquire and how and where they operate (secs 23–24, 28, 34, 65–66, 143A). Record‑keeping and reporting rules create audit trails and raise the cost of informal transfers or borrowing (secs 40, 53, 68, 70, 103–105).
Opportunity costs and substitution: some users may substitute to different weapon categories, different ammunition or informal markets where formal permissions and storage costs are unattractive — a potential effect implied by the existence of category‑specific limits rather than outright bans (see secs 29–37, 143A).
Concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: regulators gain tools to manage risk, while compliance and capital costs fall mainly on licence‑holders and small businesses (e.g. storage upgrades), with benefits (reduced risk of theft/misuse) spread across the public. Where the regulation relaxes requirements for small dealers (e.g. limited stock dealers — sec 78(3)) it reduces costs for that narrow group.
Implementation risk and technical compliance: the regulation delegates technical approvals (e.g. alternatives to prescribed safes — sec 98) and sets detailed technical deactivation methods (schedule 4). That requires technical capability and consistent enforcement to avoid loopholes (sch 4; secs 98, 159).
**Notable specific mechanics and references (examples)
Net effect (mechanical summary)
For section 49A (2) of the Act , a licence does not authorise possession of a weapon for or during its transportation unless the transportation is necessarily incidental to engaging in an activity for which the weapon may be used under the licence. transportation of a weapon to or from a range for use in target shooting transportation of a weapon to or from a licensee’s secure storage facilities to a licensed armourer or licensed dealer This section does not apply to the holder of a minor’s licence who physically possesses a category A, B or H weapon under the licence— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State. s 5 amd 2017 SL No. 117 s 9 (sec.5-ssec.1) For section 49A (2) of the Act , a licence does not authorise possession of a weapon for or during its transportation unless the transportation is necessarily incidental to engaging in an activity for which the weapon may be used under the licence. transportation of a weapon to or from a range for use in target shooting transportation of a weapon to or from a licensee’s secure storage facilities to a licensed armourer or licensed dealer (sec.5-ssec.2) This section does not apply to the holder of a minor’s licence who physically possesses a category A, B or H weapon under the licence— to transport the weapon to or from an approved range for the category of weapon; or to transport the weapon in Queensland as part of transporting it to or from a firearms range in another State.
Despite any other provision of this regulation, a licence held by a body for a weapon does not authorise the body to physically possess the weapon, other than by its representative endorsed on the licence. A licence held by a body for a weapon authorises the body’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use the weapon for the purposes of the body that are authorised by the licence, if this regulation does not already give the authorisation. (sec.6-ssec.1) Despite any other provision of this regulation, a licence held by a body for a weapon does not authorise the body to physically possess the weapon, other than by its representative endorsed on the licence. (sec.6-ssec.2) A licence held by a body for a weapon authorises the body’s representative endorsed on the licence to physically possess and use the weapon for the purposes of the body that are authorised by the licence, if this regulation does not already give the authorisation.
For section 11 (e) of the Act , each of the following is a reason for possession of a weapon— a military or medieval re-enactment or a historical demonstration; for a sporting organisation to possess a firearm to start sporting events; for a theatrical organisation to possess a firearm for a theatrical production; paint-pellet sports.
For section 13 (1) (f) (iii) of the Act , the following particulars for each firearm owned by the applicant are prescribed— the type, action, make, model, serial number and calibre of the firearm; the chamber capacity and magazine capacity of the firearm; if the application relates to proposed recreational shooting—enough information about the location, area and surrounding features of the rural land on which the shooting is to be done to enable the land’s suitability for recreational shooting to be assessed. s 8 amd 2020 Act No. 7 s 89 ; 2026 Act No. 4 s 119 sch 1
For section 13 (1) (b) or 18 (2) (b) of the Act , the prescribed way is— at a police station or police establishment; or in a way, decided by the commissioner, and published on the QPS website including, for example, by submitting the application online.
For section 15 (1) of the Act , the period is— for an application for a licence other than a visitor’s licence— until the end of the 28th day after the application was lodged; or if an authorised officer is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances—until the end of the day the application was lodged; or for an application for a visitor’s licence—until the end of the day the application was lodged.
For section 18B (2) (b) of the Act , the period prescribed for section 18B of the Act is 1 year immediately before the declaration under that section was made.
A recreational shooting club that is an approved weapons club is prescribed for section 13 (3) of the Act .
For section 10AA (1) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (general) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. For section 10AA (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (security guard) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon, or restricted item, to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. (sec.13-ssec.1) For section 10AA (1) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (general) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge. (sec.13-ssec.2) For section 10AA (2) (b) of the Act , the requirements for a safety training course (security guard) are— the course will give each person who completes the course the knowledge required to ensure the safe use, storage and maintenance of each weapon, or restricted item, to which the course relates; and the method of assessment for the course can determine whether the person has that knowledge.
A condition may be stated on a licence by a code. A code mentioned in schedule 2 that is stated on a licence is taken to be the corresponding condition mentioned in schedule 2 . (sec.14-ssec.1) A condition may be stated on a licence by a code. (sec.14-ssec.2) A code mentioned in schedule 2 that is stated on a licence is taken to be the corresponding condition mentioned in schedule 2 .
This section applies if a licensee— who is an individual holds more than 1 licence; and wants to transfer the endorsement of a firear
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