Course Information
(11029NAT- Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety)
This course is a prerequisite for new shooters wishing to obtain a firearms licence in Queensland.
This course specifies the knowledge and skills weapons licence applicants require for the lawful, responsible and safe use of various categories of firearms and other weapons for occupational purposes, sports or target shooting and recreational pursuits, including firearms collection and historical demonstrations and military re-enactments.
Course Duration is around 7 hours and involves both theory and practical assessments.
Core Units:
NAT11029001 Demonstrate knowledge of weapons legislation, weapons, and community safety
Electives Units:
NAT11029002 Use Category A and B firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
NAT11029003 Use Category C firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
NAT11029004 Use Category D firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
NAT11029005 Use Category H firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly
NAT11029006 Use Category M (Crossbows) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
NAT11029007 Use Category M (Miscellaneous Weapons) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
License Categories
Category A & B
Units:
NAT11029002 Use Category A and B firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly.
Available to:
Recreational shooting.
Clay target/rifle shooting.
Primary production/farmers.
Category C
Units:
NAT11029003 Use Category C firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly.
Available to:
Primary producers e.g. farmers, rural employees, professional shooters, aerial shooting/pest controllers, commercial fishing or any other occupational use.
Recreational clay target shooting only for those with a medical certificate (stating a lack of physical strength or dexterity).
Category D
Units:
NAT11029004 Use Category D firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly.
Available to:
Occupational use only. For feral animal vermin control for primary production or rural employees, aerial shooters and professional vermin controllers. Applicants must prove primary production status or proof of employment.
Category H
Units:
NAT11029005 Use Category H firearms lawfully, safely, and responsibly.
Available to:
Pistol club shooting.
Primary production farmers. Handgun use only on an approved primary production property.
Category M
Units:
NAT11029006 Use Category M (Crossbows) lawfully, safely, and responsibly.
NAT11029007 Use Category M (Miscellaneous Weapons) lawfully, safely, and responsibly
Available to:
Anyone wishing to get crossbow license for hunting or club use.
Junior Shooters
Must be 11 years and up for a minor's license. (Once the minor becomes 18+ years of age they can apply for full, adult licenses)
