You will need this approval if you intend to conduct an arms fair. An arms fair is a public event involving the temporary display of firearms and / or ammunition for the purposes of sale or exhibition.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
To be eligible, you must:
This approval remains in effect for the term stated on the approval.
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Application fee for approval to conduct an arms fair. Fees for 2022-23
Weapons Act 1990 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Weapons Regulation 2016 Queensland (Opens in new window)
Your application must be lodged at least 28 days prior to the event. Lodged directly at any police station in Queensland with the prescribed fee.
You cannot transfer this approval.
If you are intending to have people other than licensed collectors attend the fair, they will need to obtain the appropriate exemptions. This applies to any firearms dealers, firearm licence holders or any other licence holder.
Queensland Police Service
Weapons Licensing
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Weapons licensing (Opens in new window)