What You Need To Know - Gun Storage in Queensland
4th May 2021
The locksmiths at GC Safes can securely bolt down your Gun Safe using Dyna-Bolts or Chem-Set anchors to ensure legal compliance.
Unlike some other states, Gun Storage rules in Queensland are easy to understand. Basically, if the safe is less then 150kg you must bolt it down. All safes sold by Terry’s Gold Coast Safes meet the requirements for security of the enclosure for standard rifles and pistols.
Stricter rules apply if you are storing more than 30 guns, automatic weapons, hand grenades, surface to air missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and nuclear warheads. If you have any of these, contact your friendly Weapons Licensing branch of the police where they will be very helpful.
Queensland Police do conduct audits, so make sure you are compliant with the law! Ensure you have all the current licensing and relevant documentation. Happy shooting!
The below table is for 30 or fewer weapons.
Note: All require the weapon to be unloaded, with the bolt removed or the action broken.
Ammunition must be stored in a secure container or secured area that is separate from the container that holds the firearms.
| Category (Qld) | Description | Required Storage (QLD) |
| A | Rimfire rifles, single or double barrel shotguns, paintball guns, air rifles, and powerheads. |
If the safe is < 150kg securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building
Safe must be kept locked with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock. |
| B |
Centre-fire rifles (other than semi-automatic), shotgun/rifle combinations.
OR Lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than five rounds. |
If the safe is < 150kg securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building
Safe must be kept locked with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock. |
| C | Semi-automatic or pump action shotguns (<6 rounds) and semi-automatic rimfire rifles (<11 rounds). |
If the safe is < 150kg securely fixed to the frame or floor of a permanent building
Safe must be kept locked with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock. |
| D |
Semi-automatic centre-fire rifles, semi-automatic shotguns (>5 rounds) and semi-automatic rimfire rifles (>10 rounds).
OR Lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than five rounds. |
In a solid steel container, bolted to the frame or floor of a permanent building.
Container must be kept locked with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock. |
| H | Hand Guns |
In a solid steel container, bolted to the frame or floor of a permanent building.
Container must be kept locked with a sturdy combination lock, keyed lock or keyed padlock. |