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.
- 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