Weapons Act Offences Brisbane

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he Weapons Act 1900 governs the laws surrounding the possession, use, and sale of weapons in Queensland.

That Act ensures all regulations, restrictions, and requirements for the possession and use of various types of weapons, as well as the licensing and registration procedures.

Unlawful possession, use, sale, and distribution of weapons can result in serious penalties such as monetary fines, periods imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the offence/s.

It is always important to remember that even if you are a licensed weapon/s holder, there are obligations you must abide by when it comes to registration, reporting and storage of a weapon/s.

Further, a conviction for a firearms-related offence can have the further implication of a person no longer being considered “fit and proper” to hold a firearms licence for a five (5) year period.

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Jones + Associates have been very successful in assisting client navigate both Weapons Act offences and the subsequent licensing implications to achieve their desired outcomes.

It is vitally important for any holder of a firearms licence, or a person intending to apply for a firearms licence to obtain expert legal advice if charged with any offence and not just weapons related offences.

For example, the making of a Domestic Violence Order automatically prevents a person from holding a Weapons License for the duration of the Domestic Violence Order.