Obtaining a firearms license is a pretty straightforward, but involved process. Basically, there are 3 steps
Step 1) Establish a Genuine Reason
- Category A/B Either Join a Shooting Club or have access to a property to hunt on.
- Join SSAA
- Membership confirmation letter or membership card can be used as proof of genuine reason.
Process for Cat A/B (Rifles & Shotguns) SSAA Membership Application
- Category H The process of obtaining a Category H licence is more involved.
- Join SSAA
- Join the pistol section (in addition to standard SSAA membership)
- Maintain pistol section membership for at least 6 months
- Attend at least 3 competition shoots in the 6 months prior to the licence application
- Obtain QP518 form from the club to apply for your licence.
Process for Cat H (Pistols / Handguns)
Step 2) Complete a Firearms Safety Course
- SSAA Brisbane hold courses each month and are specific to the licence you are wishing to apply for.
- SSAA Brisbane do not offer combined A/B+H courses
- SSAA Brisbane do not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) courses.
Booking a firearm safety course with SSAA Brisbane
Step 3) Apply for a licence.
- Once you have completed both Step 1 & Step 2 you can then apply for your licence.
- We recommend licence applications be submitted online with Queensland Police for the fastest turnaround.
Click here to apply for a firearms licence with Qld Police
