Licensing Information

General Information on Obtaining a Weapons Act License for Category H

A person cannot apply for membership to an approved pistol club unless that person submits with their application for club membership with the following information:

  • If you are not a licensee, a current ‘QP-515 Statement of Eligibility’ from the Queensland Police Service (Weapons Licensing Branch), that you are a fit and proper person to hold a licence is required. This statement is current for three months after the day it is signed by the Authorised Officer from Weapons Licensing Branch.

    Procedure for obtaining Statement of Eligibility from the Queensland Police Service.
    Submit form QP-515 Application for Statement of Eligibility to join an Approved Pistol Shooting Club at your local police station. There are no fees applicable when submitting this application. A statement or notice will be sent to the applicant at the address provided on the application.
  • Two character references from persons the applicant has known for at least two years, who are not related to the applicant.

Once you have received your QP-515 from the Queensland Police and have your two character references, download our application form, complete it and submit it in person at the range.

On acceptance of your application, you will be issued:

  • Your Ipswich City Pistol Club membership card
  • A QP-516 Pistol Club Shooters Participation Card.

During your probation period you are required to attend and participate in a minimum of three handgun shooting competitions in the six-month period prior to you applying for your licence. You are encouraged to participate in more competitions, if possible. You are also required to complete a Safety course for Category H firearms.

Once you have completed your six-month probation period and have completed the minimum required competition shoots, you may submit your application for a licence. You will require:

  • A current Approved Club Declaration (Queensland Applicant) QP – 0518A Form completed by the Ipswich City Pistol Club representative stating the applicant has:
  • A copy of your Qld Firearms Safety Course Statement of Attainment (Category H)
  • A copy of your QP-516 Pistol Club Shooters Participation Card
  • Your completed Application for License form
  • The prescribed License fees.

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