Responsible firearms ownership is something that all of us should take very seriously. SSAA Queensland has been an active campaigner for firearms safety for many years. It is your responsibility to ensure your firearms are secure.
Section 94 of the Weapons Regulation 2016 (QLD) stipulates that for sporting shooters, Category A, B and C firearms must be stored in a rigid structure made of solid steel or solid timber; if the container weighs less than 150kg, it must be securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building.
The container must also have a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock, or keyed padlock and firearms must be stored with the bolt removed or action broken.
Handguns must be stored in a rigid structure made of solid steel, with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock, or keyed padlock and be bolted to the frame or floor of a permanent building.
Stricter storage requirements apply for premises with more than 30 firearms; for more information, contact Weapons Licensing or see Part 20 of the Weapons Regulation 2016 (QLD).
SSAA Queensland recommends buying a proper gun safe, such as those highlighted in the current Secure your gun, Secure your sport brochure.
Queensland Police conduct audits of general licensed firearm owners in relation to secure storage of their firearms to ensure their obligations are being met in accordance with the provisions set out in their licence applications.
The Queensland Police Service has stated licence holders selected for audits will be given advanced notice of the inspection, which will be arranged through the local police.
Firearm secure storage inspections are not inconsistent with SSAA’s ‘Secure your gun, Secure your sport’ philosophy and serve to demonstrate that our members take a responsible approach to firearm ownership.
We urge you to ensure you have all current licences and relevant documentation readily at hand and offer every courtesy and co-operation to the inspecting officers, as we expect the appropriate courtesies from them.
If you have any specific problems or issues, you can get further information from SSAA Queensland.
