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QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE

GUIDE TO FORM 1 APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE(Under the Weapons Act 1990)

Q1. How do I lodge my application?Your application MUST be lodged in person at your local Queensland police establishment. Prior to lodging your application, please ensure you have read through the application form and annexure carefully. Alternatively, you may apply for your licence online at http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/weaponsLicensing/applyOnline/.

Q2. All applicants are required to provide a ‘Genuine Reason’ for possessing a weapon.What information is required to support my ‘Genuine Reason’ for possessing a weapon?The ‘Genuine Reason(s)’ for possession of a weapon are outlined in Section 8 of the ‘Form 1 Application for a Licence’. The required documentation and information required to support your application for a licence are outlined in the ‘Form 1 Annexure’ that pertains to your specific ‘Genuine Reason’.

Q3. What do I need to provide when applying for a licence?When applying for your licence you will need to provide:

• A completed Form 1 Application for a Licence;

• A completed Form 1 Annexure relevant to each genuine reason and all supporting documentationor information outlined in each Annexure;

• Where you have changed your name, you are required to provide details in Section 2 of the ‘Form 1Application for a Licence’ and supply proof of your name change AND provide a copy of one of the followingdocuments relevant to the change:

• Current Australian photo driver licence;• Current Australian passport;• Adult Proof of Age Card (formerly 18+ card);• Full Birth Certificate;• Marriage Certificate;• Divorce Certificate;• Change of Name Certificate;

• Evidence of Address e.g. Copy of rates notice, electricity account (not more than 12 months old),Driver Licence;

• A completed QP 0415 Firearms List and Proof of Registration for another state or country(refer to Question 5);

• A copy of completed Safety Course Certificate within the preceding 12 months (refer to Question 4);

• Written parental permission for Minor 11 - 17 years of age and a copy of the minor’s birth certificate; AND

• Two passport sized photographs approximately 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm not more than 12 months old with yourname clearly written on the back of each one.

Note: If you are the holder of a current Weapons Act licence of another type, you are not required to supply new photographs UNLESS a period of more than 10 years has elapsed since you provided proof of identity, or the current licence card does not reflect an accurate likeness of you (e.g. have you grown or removed a beard since the issue of that licence?).

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Please Note: ALL DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO LODGING YOUR APPLICATION or the application will be rejected.

Q4. Do I need to do a Safety Training Course?You must satisfy the authorised officer you have adequate knowledge of safety practices for the use, storage and maintenance of a weapon, or category of weapon, the possession of which is to be authorised by a licence.

For the issue of a licence (other than a security licence–guard) you must on application:

(i) Present a ‘Statement of Attainment’ for a Safety Training Course for weapons completed within the previous 12 month period; or

(ii) Be the holder of a current licence authorising you to possess and use the category of weapon issued interstate or overseas; or

(iii) Be applying for a new Collector’s, Concealable Firearms, Firearms Licence or Minor’s Licence within 12 months of the expiry of a former licence of that type with the same categories.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Applicants who have completed an appropriate, alternative formal training or who through prior work or life experiences believe they possess the skills and competencies relating to the use and maintenance of firearms may be granted recognition of prior learning (RPL) toward the Safety Training Course.

ONLY an approved Queensland Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can grant recognition of prior learning. Each RTO may grant credit upon substantiation of the applicant’s claim through a formal process of RPL. Visit www.deta.qld.gov.au for further information.

If you have NOT undertaken the safety course at the time of lodgement, attach a letter outlining the reason why.

Q5. How do I register firearms in my possession?If you are in possession of any firearms that have been previously registered to you in another state or country, you must complete the attached ‘QP 0415 Firearms List’. You are also required to provide ‘Proof of Registration’ for another state or country with your application. If you are unable to provide ‘Proof of Registration’, you must complete ‘Form 28 Permit to Acquire’ at your local police establishment or alternatively you may apply online at http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/weaponsLicensing/applyOnline/. If you are from a country where registration of firearms is not applicable, you must provide a signed ‘Statutory Declaration’ outlining how long you have possessed the firearms.

Q6. Do I need to pay a fee for my application?Yes. At the time of making application you are required to pay an application fee and a specific fee dependant on the type of licence and the number of years you wish to have the licence issued for.

Q7. How do I need to store my firearms/weapons?Firearms must be kept unloaded other than when being used to shoot, except where the firearm is being used under a security licence (guard), while the firearm is loaded for the purpose of repairs or the firearm is being used by a person doing an approved course of instruction under the supervision of an approved firearms licence (instructor).

Firearms must be stored in a secure storage facility, unloaded in a locked container with the bolt removed or the action broken.

For category D, H or R firearms, the container must be a rigid structure made of solid steel and be bolted to the frame or floor of a permanent building.

For category A, B, C or M firearms, the container must be a rigid structure made of solid steel or timber and if it weighs less than 150 kg, be securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building.

The container must also have a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock and always be kept locked when the firearm is not in use.

Collectors, other than Collectors who possess no more than 30 weapons other than category H, and licence holders who possess more than a total of 30 category A, B, C or D weapons or 30 category H weapons are required to have a higher standard of storage. Weapons must be stored unloaded in a locked container, or locked gun rack, in a locked room. Alternatively, weapons may be stored in a locked vault.

Businesses—including Dealers, Armourers, Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers and Security Organisations—also require a higher standard of storage.

Refer to sections of the Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 2016 for specific storage measures relevant to the class of licence. .


Q8. What are the categories of firearms/weapons?Under the Weapons Act 1990 firearms are defined with other different restricted items in different categories of weapons. There are several categories of weapons, including firearms, broken into categories A, B, C, D, E, H, M, R, and restricted items.

Category A WeaponsEach of the following is a category A weapon if it has not been rendered permanently inoperable:

• A miniature cannon under 120 cm in barrel length that is a black powder and muzzle loading cannon,depicting a scale model of an historical artillery piece or naval gun;

• An air rifle;• A blank-fire firearm at least 75 cm in length;• A rimfire rifle (other than a self-loading rimfire rifle);• A break action shotgun/rim-fire rifle combinations;• A single or double barrel shotgun;• A powerhead;• A conversion unit is also a category A weapon.

Category B WeaponsEach of the following is a category B weapon if it has not been rendered permanently inoperable:

• A muzzle-loading firearm;• A single shot centre fire rifle;• A double barrel centre fire rifle;• A repeating centre fire rifle;• A break action shotgun/centre-fire rifle combinations;• A conversion unit is also a category B weapon.

Category C WeaponsEach of the following is a category C weapon if it has not been rendered permanently inoperable:

• A semiautomatic rimfire rifle with a magazine capacity no greater than 10 rounds;• A semiautomatic shotgun with a magazine capacity no greater than 5 rounds;• A pump action shotgun with a magazine capacity no greater than 5 rounds;

Category D WeaponsEach of the following is a category D weapon:

• A self-loading centre fire rifle designed or adapted for military purposes or a firearm that substantiallyduplicates a rifle of that type in design, function or appearance;

• A non-military style self-loading centre fire rifle with either an integral or detachable magazine;• A self-loading shotgun with either an integral or detachable magazine with a capacity of more than

5 rounds and a pump action shotgun with a capacity of more than 5 rounds;• A self-loading rimfire rifle with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds;

Category E Weapons• A bulletproof vest or protective body vest or body armour designed to prevent the penetration of small

arms projectiles is a category E weapon.

Category H Weapons• A firearm, including an air pistol and a blank-fire firearm, under 75 cm in length, other than a powerhead,

is a category H weapon, regardless of whether it has been rendered permanently inoperable;• A conversion unit is also a category H weapon;• This section does not apply to a powerhead or category C, D or R weapon.

Category M and R Weapons/Restricted Items• Refer to the Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 or the Weapons Licensing internet site.

For further information or assistance, please contact:Weapons Licensing on (07) 3015 7777 between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday

or by email at [email protected] information can be obtained by visiting the Weapons Licensing internet site

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/weaponsLicensing/.


Family Name

Given Name(s)

Date of Birth

Day Month Year

Town of Birth State

Country of Birth

Gender Queensland Driver Licence no.

Male Female

Former Name(s)

If you have changed your name you must provide proof. (See Question 3 in the ‘Guide to Form 1’)

FORM 1QUEENSLAND

Weapons Act 1990Section 13

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE Ver. 10 — 28/10/2016Δ1

Section 1. LICENCE TYPE

Section 2. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE DETAILS

Form 1 Application for a Licence Page 1 of 7

Please PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS clearly and legibly in Blue or Black pen. Place X in ONE box only.

W L S - F 1

Home Work

Mobile Fax

Email

Section 3. CONTACT DETAILS

If applying for more than ONE Licence Type—complete a separate application for each type.

Firearms (Longarms) Security (Guard)—Sole Provider Theatrical Ordnance Supplier’s

Concealable firearms Security (Guard)—Business Dealer’s

Collector’s Security (Organisation) Blank-fire firearms

Minor’s Firearms (Instructor)

Armourer’s Group

Security (Guard)—Employee Miscellaneous Weapons

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(This section applies only if the applicant is a body, e.g. Dealer, Armourer, Security Organisation, Theatrical Ordnance Supplier.)

Registered Business Name

Property Name

Lot on Plan (if known: Refer to Property Description

on Rates Notice)

Street number/ Street name

Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

ABN/ACN

Business Postal Address (if different from above)Postal Address

(e.g. PO Box)

Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

You MUST be a permanent resident of Queensland and provide proof of QLD residency, e.g. Rates Notice, Gas/Electricity Account not more than 12 months old.

Current AddressProperty Name


on Rates Notice)


Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

How long have you lived at this address? (if at current address for less than 5 years— enter your previous address below)Years Months

Postal Address (if different from above)Postal Address

(e.g. PO Box)

Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

Previous Address (if at current address for less than 5 years)

Property Name


on Rates Notice)


Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

Section 4. ADDRESS DETAILS

Section 5. BUSINESS DETAILS


(Cross appropriate box(es))

(a) Have you in Queensland or elsewhere EVER been the subject of a Domestic Violence Order regardless of outcome or cessation of time?

Yes No

(b) Have you in Queensland or elsewhere EVER been charged with any offence, this includes any traffic and/ or criminal offence(s) that resulted in a Court attendance? (Please tick yes even if you were charged but not

convicted or a conviction was not recorded.)Yes No

(c) Have you in Queensland or elsewhere EVER been the subject of a firearms prohibition/exclusion order? Yes No

(d) Have you in Queensland or elsewhere been EVER refused a licence or authority for a firearm or a weapon? Yes No

(e) Have you in Queensland or elsewhere EVER had a licence or authority for a weapon that has been cancelled, disqualified, suspended or revoked?

Yes No

If you have answered YES to any of the questions in this section you must provide full details.(If insufficient space below, please provide further details on a separate sheet.)

Please indicate if you have EVER required treatment for any of the following (Cross appropriate box(es)).

(a) serious sight impairment Yes No (d) psychiatric or emotional problems Yes No

(b) fits, dizziness or blackouts Yes No (e) alcohol or drug related problems Yes No

(c) brain injury Yes No (f) physical impairment Yes No

If you have answered YES to any questions in this section you must provide full details of the illness/injury and details of the treatment, and a doctor’s certificate is to be provided to certify the condition DOES NOT affect your ability to possess or use a firearm. (If insufficient space below, please provide further details on a separate sheet.)

Section 6. FURTHER INFORMATION

Section 7. MEDICAL HISTORY


Legislation restricts the use of weapons to the following approved purposes. Please select your genuine reason by placing a cross in the appropriate box(es) and complete the required Annexure(s). If more than one genuine reason is sought for the same licence type, documentation for each genuine reason must be included.

Recreational/Rural Purposes (Occupational) Complete and attach applicable ‘Annexure’

Sports/Target Shooting or Category M Weapon Club Complete and attach applicable ‘Annexure’

Military Re-enactment & Historical Demonstrations (Cats A, B, C & M) (Martial Arts, Historical, Military) Complete and attach applicable ‘Annexure’

Organisational (Blank Fire purposes, Theatrical Organisations, Group Licence—Club firearms, Business Firearms) Complete and attach the applicable ‘Annexure’

Collector’s Licence (Heirloom, Weapons—Personal, Weapons—Clubs, Societies, Private Museums etc.) Complete and attach the applicable ‘Annexure’

Security Licence (Employee, Sole Provider, Business, Organisation) Complete and attach the applicable ‘Annexure’

Dealer’s/Armourers’s Licence Complete and attach the applicable ‘Annexure’

Occupational Licence (E.g. Government Service Entity, Animal Control, Commercial Fisher, Commercial Wildlife Harvester, Accredited Game Meat Harvester, Firearms Licence Instructor, Paintball Employee) Complete and attach the applicable ‘Annexure’

Have you in Queensland or elsewhere in the last 12 months completed an approved weapons safety training course for the weapon categories you have applied for?

Yes Attach a certified copy of your certificate.

No Outline reasons why safety course not completed. Refer to Question 4 in the ‘Guide to Form 1’.

Please Note: The ‘Statement of Attainment’ issued at successful completion of the approved Firearms Safety Training Course is valid for a period of 12 months after issue.

Please Note: Whilst you may not currently possess weapons, you are still required to demonstrate that you have access to secure storage facilities. This is a mandatory field. A determination cannot be made on this application unless this Section is completed.

I confirm my ‘current address’ listed in Section 4, Addrs details my current storage address and that my secure storage facility complies with the Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 2016..

Yes Go to Section 11.

No You must complete the below details outlining your storage address.

I hereby declare that I have access to a secure storage facility located at (full physical address of the property is required e.g. 24 Brisbane Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000) and it complies with the Weapons Act 1990 and Weapons Regulation 2016.

Property Name


on Rates Notice)


Suburb/Locality

State Postcode

(For further information concerning storage requirements—refer to Question 7 in the ‘Guide to Form 1’.)

Section 8. GENUINE REASON

Section 9. APPROVED COURSE IN SAFETY TRAINING FOR WEAPONS

Section 10. STORAGE FACILITY DETAILS


Have you ever in Queensland or elsewhere been issued with a weapons licence or authority relating to firearms or weapons?

Yes You must provide licence or authority details below.

No Go to ‘Applicant Checklist’ below.

Licence number

(only one required)

Date of issue Expiry date

Day Month Year Day Month Year

State or Country of issue

Section 12. WEAPONS LICENCE HISTORY

Applicant Checklist—Before lodging this application at your local Queensland police establishment, please ensure the following documentation is attached to your application (if applicable):

Evidence of Name Change e.g. current Australian Photo Driver Licence, current Australian Passport, Adult Proof of Age Card (formerly 18+ card), Full Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and/or Change of Name Certificate; relevant to the change.

Evidence of Current Residential Address e.g. Copy of Rates Notice, Gas/Electricity Account (not more than 12 months old), Driver Licence.

Where you have answered YES to any question in Section 6. Further Information or Section 7. Medical History, written details are provided.

Appropriate ‘Genuine Reason’ Annexure attached for each genuine reason (and any supporting documentation e.g. copy of shooting club membership or letter from a landholder).

Evidence of completed Safety Training Course e.g. copy of Safety Course Certificate completed within the preceding 12 months.

Storage Facility details completed in Section 10. Secure Storage Facility.

Completed ‘QP 0415 Firearms List’ and copies of ‘Proof of Registration’ for another state or country.

Parental permission for Minor (11 - 17 years of age) and copy of Birth Certificate.

Two passport sized photographs attached (only required if photo not previously supplied for the issue or renewal of any Queensland weapons licence in the past 10 years or if the photo on the licence is no longer an accurate likeness of the applicant.)

Section 14, Certification is to be completed at a Queensland police establishment in front of an designated member of the Queensland Police Service.

Please present your application and all documentation in person at a Queensland police establishment. Section 14. Certification may only be completed in front of a designated member of the Queensland Police Service.

Are you in possession of any firearms to be registered to this licence?

Yes If YES, you must complete the enclosed ‘QP 0415 Firearms List’, and provide copies of PROOF OF REGISTRATION for another state or country. Alternatively, you may be required to make an application for ‘Form 28 Permit to Acquire’. (For further information—refer to Question 5 in the ‘Guide to Form 1’.)No

Section 11. WEAPONS DETAILS

Section 13. POLICE STATION USE/CHECKLISTApplicant Details

Family Name

Given Name(s)

Date of Birth

Day Month Year

Police EstablishmentOR

Police Station stamp

Date received

Day Month Year

$ •Police Station Receipt no. Amount received


Receiving member Officer in charge

Name Name

Rank & Reg. no./Level & payroll

Rank & Reg. no.

Signature Signature

Date Date

Day Month Year Day Month Year

Primary documents—60 Points each Provide only ONE Secondary documents—20 Points each Provide any TWO

Australian Photo Driver Licence current or expired less than 2 years Other Photo ID—e.g. Student ID current

Australian or Foreign Passport current or expired less than 2 years Medicare Card

Australian Weapons Licence current or expired less than 2 years Credit Card/Financial Institution Debit Card

QLD or Federal Police Officer Photo ID currentDept of Veterans Affairs/Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card

Australian Defence Force Photo IDcurrent Named Bill—e.g. Rates, Telephone

Australian Birth Certificate— Only accepted for a Minor’s Application Rental Lease Agreement

100 Point Check for IdentificationThe Applicant is required to provide only ONE Primary document AND TWO Secondary documents

to your satisfaction.

Please ensure that the Police Station Checklist on the next page is completed prior to forwarding this application to Weapons Licensing.

I certify that the information I have given is true and correct in every detail AND I have attached the Annexure(s) relevant to this application.

Please note: It is an offence to state anything in a document kept, given or made under the Weapons Act 1990 that a person knows is false or misleading. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.

Signature of licensee/representative

Date

Day Month Year

DateDay Month Year

All supporting documentation is attached Yes No


100 Point Check for identification completed with required proof of ID documents; Primary and/or Secondary documents presented. (Please Note: Copies of the Proof of ID documentation are not required to be supplied to WL.)

Prescribed fee receipted and receipt details with amount paid noted on the application.

Evidence of Name Change e.g. current Australian Photo Driver Licence, current Australian Passport, Adult Proof of Age Card (formerly 18+ card), Full Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and/or Change of Name Certificate; relevant to the change.

Evidence of Current Residential Address e.g. Copy of Rates Notice, Gas/Electricity Account (not more than 12 months old), Driver Licence.

Where the Applicant has answered YES to any question in Section 6. Further Information or Section 7. Medical History, written details are provided.

Appropriate ‘Genuine Reason’ Annexure attached for each genuine reason (and any supporting documentation e.g. copy of shooting club membership or letter from a landholder).

Evidence of completed Safety Training Course e.g. copy of Queensland Safety Course Certificate completed within the preceding 12 months.

Storage Facility details completed in Section 10, Secure Storage Facility.

Completed ‘QP 0415 Firearms List’ and copies of Proof of Registration for another state or country.

Parental permission for Minor (11 - 17 years of age) and copy of birth certificate.

Two passport sized photographs attached (only required if photo not previously supplied for the issue or renewal of any Queensland weapons licence in the past 10 years or if the photo on the licence is no longer an accurate likeness of the applicant).

Section 14, Certification has been completed.

Police Station Checklist—Please ensure that all information/documentation indicated below is included/attached. Where an attachment or information is missing, please retain the application until the file is complete.

Privacy Collection StatementThe Queensland Police Service is collecting your information for the purpose of processing your application for a New Licence Application. The collection of this information is authorised by the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld). The information you provide will not be used or disclosed without your consent unless such use or disclosure is authorised or required by law, including the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld), Police Service Administration Act 1990 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). You have a right to access personal information that the Queensland Police Service holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal information or inquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact the Queensland Police Service Right to Information and Privacy by email at [email protected] or by telephone 07 3364 4666.

This section must be completed in front of a designated member of the Queensland Police Service.Section 14. CERTIFICATION

3.5cm

4.5cm

Photograph of applicant if required

DO not staple or pin.

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Category A B X C D E H M R

Make S T R U M R U G E R Model M 7 7

Serial number 1 5 0 - 1 2 3 4 5

Action B O L T A C T I O N Calibre . 2 4 3 Mag. capacity 5

Barrel Length (mm)handguns only

Weapon Length (mm)handguns only

QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE

FIREARMS LISTQP 0415

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I wish to have these firearms registered to licence number:

Category A B C D E H M R

Make Model

Serial number

Action Calibre Mag. capacity



EXAMPLE ONLYEXAMPLE ONLY

If you need to declare additional firearms, please complete another list in this format or photocopy this page and attach to your applications. To establish barrel length measurement for handguns, refer to Section 27 of the Weapons Regulation 2016.

If these weapons were previously owned or registered to you in another state or country, you will need to provide proof of registration or a statutory declaration outlining how long you have possessed the firearms.

QP 0415 Firearms List Page 1 of 1


Make Model

Serial number





Make Model

Serial number





Make Model

Serial number




Please PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS clearly and legibly in Blue or Black pen.

Privacy Collection StatementThe Queensland Police Service (QPS) is collecting your information for the purpose of registering the weapons that are associated with your weapons licence. The collection of this information is authorised by the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld). The information on this form will not be disclosed without your consent unless such use or disclosure is authorised or required by law, including the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld), Police Service Administration Act 1990 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). You have a right to access personal information that the QPS holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal information or inquire about the handling of your personal information, please contact the QPS Right to Information and Privacy by email at [email protected] or by telephone (07) 3364 4666.

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