A basic introduction to firearms, this course covers the skills and knowledge essential to firearms legislation, firearms in the community, licensing requirements, safe handling and use, firearms terminology, safe storage and transport, as well as additional information which is essential to all shooters.
- Airport Reporting officer
- Council
- Armourer
- Gun dealer
- Gun shop sales and service
- Primary industries
- Commercial macropod harvesting
- Theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence
- Minors firearms licence
- Recreational restricted to paintball
- Recreational hunting
- Recreational club (Rifle and Pistol)
- Collector’s licence
- Occupational Rural
Clubs for Sports Shooting
Shooting Associations
- For ages between 11 and 17 (have a parent/guardian present during the course)
- Must not have any criminal convictions (relating to drug use, violence or weapons) in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to a domestic violence order in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to an involuntary mental health order in the past five years
- Have sufficient eyesight to clearly focus on firearm sights and visually discriminate between friend/foe targets (corrective lenses permitted)
- Have adequate hand/finger dexterity to safely and effectively manipulate firearm in your master hand
- Have adequate grip strength to control a firearm during recoil
- Must be able to wear protective eye wear whilst on the range. (mandatory)
- Ability to hear range commands whilst wearing mandatory hearing protection
Complete the “fit and proper” person declaration prior to attending the course.
The following criteria is offered as a guideline for candidates to participate in the firearms course.
The final responsibility regarding the ability to participate in course rests with the candidate.
Category H (hand gun) for club use
- Be a financial member of a pistol club
- Statement of eligibility to join an approved Pistol shooting club if you are not a current weapons licence holder of a different Category or Type. Form QP 0515
- To accompany an Application for a New or Renewal of a Concealable Firearms Licence for sports or target shooting. Concealable firearms licence supporting documents | QPS (police.qld.gov.au)
For all categories
- Ability to adopt 2 shooting positions and maintain control of a firearm with one or both hands
- Standing unsupported
- Standing supported
- Kneeling on both or either knee
- Sitting position
- Lie in a prone position
On 11 March 2026, the Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Act 2026 received royal assent.
Several provisions commenced on assent, with remaining provisions to commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation.
On proclamation, amendments to the Weapons Act 1990 will introduce new eligibility criteria for weapons licences.
These amendments will:
- Limit the issue of weapons licences to Australian citizens, and
- Provide an exception for non-Australian citizens with a genuine need for sports or target shooting or an occupational requirement.
Weapons Licensing Group has been advised that, subject to Governor in Council approval, a proclamation has been prepared that will commence these amendments on 3 August 2026.
In 4 Training deliver this course face to face up to 8hrs. (add extra time for firearm categories). This course is a competency-based program, so mere attendance is no guarantee of certification.
You will need to ensure that you have all the “fit and proper” person declaration is completed prior to starting this course. If you are not sure about this, please give our office a call 4987 7188
This course has a combination of theory and practical’s.
Participants must demonstrate that they can discharge firearm/s and maintain control.
- Emerald
- Rockhampton
- Sunshine Coast
In 4 Training will issue the units of competency based on what you were trained and assessed in, to ensure that you meet Qld Police weapons licencing branch requirements for the weapons licence you wish to apply for.
If you need further clarification please give our office a call 4987 7188.
- NAT11029001 Demonstrate knowledge of weapons legislation, weapons and community safety
Category specific:
- NAT11029002 Use Category A and B firearms lawfully, safely and responsibly
- NAT11029005 Use Category H firearms lawfully, safely and responsibly
- NAT11029003 Use Category C firearms lawfully, safely and responsibly
- NAT11029004 Use Category D firearms lawfully, safely and responsibly
There is a new safety framework for replicas, including gel blasters that closely resemble firearms.
This framework ensures that gel blaster activities can continue to be safely enjoyed in Queensland. The framework supports gel blaster enthusiasts, supports small businesses that sell gel blaster equipment and supplies, and ensures community safety.
Weapons Licensing has been working closely with the industry, explaining the new framework and assuring participants that, with a few changes like storing their gel blaster in a sports bag with a bike lock and not carrying it openly in public, they can continue to safely enjoy this popular pastime.
Further, owners of replica firearms or gel blasters that closely resemble firearms should have a reasonable excuse for owning one. Weapons Licensing has sought legal advice regarding this and can confirm that the term “reasonable excuse” is a very broad term and it is taken to mean anything that would not be considered unreasonable.
When implemented, it is hoped that these changes will reduce the number of incidents.
In the lead-up to these changes, the Queensland Police Service has delivered information sessions detailing the amendments as well as information on the “STOP and Think” campaign, which is aimed at gel blaster users, collectors, retailers, venue operators and the broader community.
Weapons Licensing has worked closely with other Government agencies and community stakeholders to achieve an outcome that is in everyone’s best interests. Weapons Licensing will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders and assist them understanding the new framework.
The new framework took effect from 1 February 2021 to allow time for stakeholders and the community to adjust to the changes.
The legislation and regulation changes can be found via the below links:
What does this mean?
A gel blaster that closely resembles a firearm will be considered a replica firearm. A gel blaster that does NOT closely resemble a firearm will NOT be regulated under this framework. This new framework only applies to gel blasters that closely resemble a firearm. Replica firearms are NOT considered firearms.
For replica collectors (not gel blaster users):
Replica Category R firearms WILL be removed from Collectors firearms licences. Deactivated / Inoperable Category R firearms will remain on Collectors firearm licences.
- Replica firearms are NOT a category of weapon.
- Replica firearms do NOT require a licence.
- Replica firearms are NOT registered with Weapons Licensing.
- You are NOT required to be a member of a Gel Blaster Association to support a reasonable excuse when possessing a replica.
- You can import, sell and own as many replicas as you like.
- It is reasonable to possess a replica firearm until you use it in an unreasonable way. Please review the “STOP and Think” material for more information.
- The B709A import process relating to Gel Blasters and Replica firearms will NOT be changed.
Applications made for weapons licences are handled by the Weapons Licencing Branch of Queensland Police
This service incurs a fee to process, approve and issue the licence
The process for preparing and submitting the licence application will be covered on the course
Refer to the weapons licensing Weapons Licensing | QPS (police.qld.gov.au) for further information and current licence application fees.
Category H
- Be a financial member of a pistol club
- Statement of eligibility to join an approved Pistol shooting club if you are not a current weapons licence holder of a different Category or Type. Form QP 0515
- To accompany an Application for a New or Renewal of a Concealable Firearms Licence for sports or target shooting. Concealable firearms licence supporting documents | QPS (police.qld.gov.au)
This course does not meet the requirements for a “Security Guard” Firearms Licence – refer to our CPPSEC3114 Control security risk situations using firearms if you intend to apply for a security firearms licence.
After completing this course, you may be interested in attending further training
- A different category of firearm
- HLTAID011 Provide first aid
If you maintain your firearms licence. Qld police do not require refresher training for the firearm safety course.
However if your licence has expired or you didn’t lodge your application within 12 months of your last course.
In 4 Training offer the training again, so you can re lodge your application to become compliant again.