Firearms

Latest revision as of 22:48, 12 August 2010

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[edit] Getting your License

[edit] Obtaining a New Licence (QLD)

General Steps in Applying for a Licence

(Please note: These are general steps only and should be read in conjunction with the further information provided for each specific licence type. Additional steps will apply to some licence types.)

Step 1 - Ensure you are eligible to apply

Step 2 - Select an appropriate licence & genuine reason

Step 3 - Obtain a Form 1 ‘Application for licence’

Step 4 - Obtain a Form 30 ‘Proof of Identity’ and attach two current passport sized photographs of yourself

Step 5 - Obtain a Form 1 Annexure for the type of licence & genuine reason you require

Step 6 - Complete an approved safety course

Step 7 - Complete the Form 1, Form 30 and Annexure ensuring all necessary and required supporting documentation is included

Step 8 - Lodge the application at your local police station and pay the prescribed fees

[edit] Costs

[edit] Rifle/Longarms(Catagory A&B)

Safety Course - Approx $100

Club Membership - Varies (SSAA membership $73/year)

License Cost - Approx $220 (New QLD 5year, Renewals approx $140)

[edit] Acquiring Firearms

You must have an issued Permit to Acquire (PTA) prior to acquiring a firearm. Once you are in possession of your issued PTA, you may take possession of your firearm. The issued PTA must be handed to the disposer to peruse prior to taking possession of your firearm. If the firearm is not acquired from a firearms dealer, you must take the firearm to a firearms dealer to enable the brokerage and transfer of registration to your licence.

What is a Permit to Acquire?

A PTA authorises a Weapons Act licence holder to purchase or acquire a firearm or other weapon. A PTA must be obtained from the Weapons Licensing Branch before a firearm or weapon is purchased. To obtain a PTA, the prospective owner must have a licence authorising possession of the firearm or weapon they wish to purchase or acquire.

A PTA may not be required for antique firearms

Antique Firearm Definition:

An antique firearm is a firearm manufactured before 1 January 1901 that is either:

   - a muzzle loading firearm;
   - a cap and ball firearm; or
   - a firearm in which an Authorised Officer decides that ammunition is not commercially available.

Antique firearms may only be possessed by persons deemed as ‘fit and proper’ under the Weapons Act 1990. If a person is deemed not ‘fit and proper’ and found in possession of an antique firearm they commit an offence.

[edit] Useful Links

• Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia: http://ssaa.org.au
• QLD Police Weapons Licensing: http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/weaponsLicensing/
• Used Guns: http://usedguns.com.au/
• Clayton Firearms: http://www.claytonfirearms.com.au/
• Adelaide Gun Shop: http://www.adelaidegunshop.com.au/
• Guns R Us: http://www.gunsrus.com.au/
• PBA Imports: https://shop.pbaimports.com.au/
• Australian Customs (importing firearms): http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4372.asp
• Queensland Gun Exchange: http://www.qldgunexchange.com/
• RPG Firearms: http://rpgfirearms.com.au/
• Gold Coast Shooters Supplies: http://www.gcshooters.com.au/
• Cleavers Firearms: http://www.cleaverfirearms.com/
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