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Weapons Offences


Welcome to the Queensland Weapons Offences page. Everything you need to know about Weapons Offences according to Queensland law can be found in this section of the website.

    Each criminal law article contains information relating to:

  • What the law states in regard to the offence?
  • What the maximum penalty is?
  • What the police and prosecution must prove?
  • Possible defences
  • Which court is likely to hear the matter?

Simply click on the law information link that relates to your enquiry.

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Acquisition Sale And Disposal Of Weapons
Altering Identification Marks Of Weapons
Dangerous Conduct With Weapon Prohibited Generally
Going Armed In Public
Modifying Construction Or Action Of Firearms
Particular Conduct Involving A Weapon In A Public Place Prohibited
Possessing And Acquiring Handcuffs Or Thumbcuffs
Possessing And Acquiring Nunchaku Or Kung-Fu Sticks
Possessing And Acquiring Restricted Items
Possession Of Air Rifle
Possession Of Break Action Shotgun And Rifle Combination
Possession Of Bullet Proof Vests Or Body Armour
Possession Of Chinese Throwing Iron
Possession Of Crossbow
Possession Of Flick Knife
Possession Of Hand Guns
Possession Of Knife In A Public Place Or School
Possession Of Knuckleduster
Possession Of Machine Gun Or Submachine Gun
Possession Of Military Style Firearms
Possession Of Pistol Crossbow
Possession Of Pump Action Shotgun With Magazine Capacity No Greater Than 5 Rounds
Possession Of Semiautomatic Shotgun With Magazine Capacity No Greater Than 5 Rounds
Possession Of Single Or Double Barrel Shot Gun
Possession Of Telescopic Baton
Possession Of Unregistered Firearm
Possession Of Weapons
Possession Or Use Of Weapon Under The Influence Of Liquor Or A Drug Prohibited
Secure Storage Of Weapons
Shortening Firearms
Unlawful Supply Of Weapons