Getting Licensed
So you have decided that you like the sport of target shooting and now want to get a licence? The following steps will guide you through the process.
Rifle License Category A & B
Contact your nearest SSAA Safety Course Instructor, and book in for a 30195QLD Weapons Act Safety Course.
All S.S.A.A. (QLD) Inc. Instructors have attained the Certificate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment.
You will need a genuine reason to obtain a Category A & B Firearms License. If you become a member of SSAA you can then list your genuine reason as Sports & Target Shooting and Recreation & Hunting, as we are an approved body prescribed under the law. Anyone who is already a member can help you or contact your local SSAA Branch.
As it takes time for your membership card to arrive, and you need proof of membership of an association to apply for a license, we suggest you Join Now. This is quite simple to do - just follow the link.
Step 3.
When you have completed your Safety Course we will post to you a 'Statement of Attainment' this is your proof that you have successfully completed the Safety Course. A copy of this will be needed when you apply for your license. While you are waiting for this to arrive go to your nearest photo shop and have 2 passport size photos taken, as these will have to be supplied with your application.
Step 4.
When you have everything you need go to the Police Station nearest you and ask for an 'Application for a License' Form 1 and a 'Proof of Identity' Form 30, or download one from the Queensland Police Service Website. Fill these in and pay the fees, the police station will then send them to Weapons Licensing Branch where they will be processed. Have patience, as they will only be processed after 28 days.
Step 5.
When your license arrives, you can then decide which firearm best suits your needs. Different types (we call them Disciplines) of shooting require different types of firearms, so try all the Disciplines that your Branch has, then decide on the firearm you want - don't make a hasty decision. When you have decided what you need, visit or call Your Gun Shop.
Handgun License Category H
Step 1.
Obtaining a handgun license is different to the steps you need to get a rifle license. Just being a member of SSAA is not enough, you need to be a member of a 'Pistol Section' of a SSAA Branch, or an 'Approved Club', most SSAA Branches have a pistol section. To join this 'Approved Club' you have to go to the Police Station and ask for a 'Pre Approval' application form, Form Q515. You fill this in and lodge it at the Police Station. Weapons Licensing Branch will process the form and send you back a letter authorizing you to join a Club.
Step 2.
When the letter comes back, you can then join the Pistol Section or Club. The Club will advise you on what is required to join. You are now on probation for 6 months. During that time you have to attend a minimum of 3 Club Competition Shoots, these shoots will be recorded on your Participation Record Card that the Branch will issue you when you join. At any time within the 6 months you can do a 30195QLD Weapons Act Safety Pistol Course, then when your 6 months are up you can apply for your licence.
Step 3.
After you have sent your application form in, it will be processed after 28 days. So have patience.
Step 4.
Enjoy your sport.