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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