To be eligible to participate in this course, you must meet the following requirements in line with the Weapons Act 1990:

1. You must be at least 11 years of age.
2. If you are 11–17 years old, you will need written consent from a parent or guardian.
3. You must not have any physical or mental condition that prevents you from handling firearms safely.
4. If you have a medical condition, or if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, please be aware that firearms training may present health risks. We recommend discussing your participation with your doctor before enrolling. You can read more about pregnancy and firearms training here.

Criminal History Restrictions

Disqualified Persons (Weapons Act 1990, s5D)

You are automatically prohibited from possessing or using firearms if you are a disqualified person. This includes people who are:

• Reportable offenders under child protection laws.
• Subject to a Firearm Prohibition Order in Queensland or another jurisdiction.
• Subject to an order under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act.
• Convicted of a serious violent offence under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992.

If you fall into one of these categories, you are permanently excluded from participating.

Class A, B and C Serious Offences (Weapons Act 1990, ss 5A–5C, 10B)

If you have been convicted of a serious offence, exclusion periods apply depending on the class of offence:

*The exclusion period starts from when the sentence of imprisonment for the offence has been completed, not the date of conviction.

Domestic Violence Orders, Police Protection Notices and Release Conditions

Under the Weapons Act 1990:

• You must not have been subject to a domestic violence order (other than a temporary protection order) within the last 5 years (s10B(5)).
• You must not currently be subject to a police protection notice or release conditions (s10B(1)(b)).

International Students

This course is not open to international students (Student Visa Subclass 500).

For more information regarding specific licensing requirements, please visit Weapons Licensing QLD.

What will I need to provide to enrol?

• Enrolment Form
• USI
• Photo Identification
• Payment

We require all of the above to be completed and until all of these are received your spot is still tentative and therefore if the course becomes full, your booking may be moved.