If you hold a firearms licence, a storage charge can threaten the licence itself. The rules are specific, and they are changing. Talk to Joseph Rahim about your charge.
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Secure storage of weapons is required under the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld), with the detail set out in the Weapons Regulation 2016 (Qld). In summary, firearms must be:
From 12 March 2027. Timber containers will no longer be approved. Firearms in categories A, B, C, E and M will need to be kept in a solid steel safe.
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You may be asked to take part in an interview. You have the right to remain silent, but you must give your name and address when asked. Get advice before you say anything else.
You are charged and given a court date, sometimes on bail with conditions. Read the conditions carefully; breaching them is an offence.
Charges usually start in the Magistrates Court. For people charged in or around Cairns, that is usually the Cairns Magistrates Court on Sheridan Street.
The matter is resolved by a plea of guilty, a hearing or trial, or the charge being withdrawn. More serious charges can be sent to a higher court.
A weapons conviction is relevant to whether you are a fit and proper person to hold a licence. Queensland Police say a weapons conviction disqualifies a person from holding a firearms licence for a period.
Decisions to suspend or revoke a weapons licence can be reviewed by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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A weapons conviction can affect it. Queensland Police say a weapons conviction disqualifies a person from holding a firearms licence for a period.
For now, for categories A, B and C. From 12 March 2027, timber containers will no longer be approved.
Yes, if they were not stored as the law requires. The circumstances of the theft can still matter.
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0447 028 080This page is general information about Queensland law. It is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts, so speak with us about yours.
