Queensland
Queensland — Gun Categories & Safe Storage
Scope: Covers guns, rifles and handguns/pistols only. Excludes bullet-resistant vests, crossbows, machine guns and other military/prohibited weapons.
Compliance spotlight: QLD Police conduct inspections and targeted enforcement. Media reports show licence suspensions/cancellations and fines for storage breaches. Keep storage documentation (photos, receipts, install details).
Wall thickness in QLD: QLD does not legislate a specific steel thickness. A/B require a rigid container of solid steel or solid timber; restricted classes require a solid steel safe. Inspectors assess overall robustness/resistance to forced entry.
Categories at a Glance
Plain-English overview (refer to licence conditions/QPS for legal definitions).
| Category | Examples (indicative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | Rimfire rifles (not semi-auto), break-action shotguns, air rifles | Sport/hunting |
| B | Centrefire rifles (not semi-auto), muzzleloaders | Sport/hunting |
| C | Pump/semi-auto shotguns (limited capacity), semi-auto rimfire rifles | Restricted |
| D | Semi-auto centrefire rifles, higher-capacity pump/semiauto shotguns | Highly restricted |
| H | Handguns | Club/occupational |
Storage Requirements (Summary)
| Class | Container / Safe | Anchoring | Locks | Ammunition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & B | Rigid container of solid steel or solid timber | Fix to floor/wall if safe <150 kg; if ≥150 kg, fixing not required | Sturdy lock (keyed/combination) | Separate locked container or separate locked internal compartment |
| C | Solid steel safe (or container meeting QPS guidance) | Best practice: bolt to structure; apply A/B 150 kg rule at minimum | Robust locking; remove bolts/critical parts where practical | Separate locked container/compartment |
| D & H | Solid steel safe | Must be bolted to the building structure (no ≥150 kg exemption) | Tamper-resistant locking; keys/codes controlled | Separate locked container/compartment |