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Blank-fire firearms licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to possess and use blank-fire firearms for theatrical productions or to start sporting events.

A blank-fire firearms licence can be issued to an individual, a theatrical organisation, or an athletic or other sporting organisation.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • reside only in Queensland
  • be a fit and proper person with specific reference to mental state, misuse of drugs and / or firearms and offences involving violence or threatened violence
  • have access to safe and secure weapon storage
  • provide a copy of a Statement of Attainment certifying completion of the approved safety course for the categories of weapons applied for
  • provide a supporting letter verifying your authority to act as the licence representative, describing the nature of your duties in your occupation and explaining why firearms are necessary in your work. 

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $121.61

Fees for 2025-26
Apply Duplicate Certificate All $46.36

Application for a replacement licence. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $18.47

Licence or renewal fee per year. Fees for 2025-26
Apply Variation All $9.32

Application for an endorsement for weapons additional to those already endorsed on the licence. Fees for 2025-26

Administering agency

Queensland Police Service

Weapons Licensing

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.