Firearms Safety Course
Course In Firearms Safety (10618NAT)
LOCATION
Brisbane Gun Club, 292 Mount Petrie Road, Belmont QLD 4153
START TIME
09:00am
BOOKINGS
Bookings are available online through the link below (Please Note – This link will redirect to our training provider FORTAC who delivers the course on behalf of Asset College (RTO 31718)
Online Booking
Overview
A basic introduction to the firearms industry, this course covers the skills and knowledge essential to firearms legislation, firearms in the community, licensing requirements, safe handling, firearms terminology, safe storage and transport, as well as additional information which is essential to all shooters.
This course covers Category A and B weapons.
These are the most common firearms used for sports/target, recreational and occupational shooting activities. Examples of firearms under these categories include:
- Air Rifles
- Bolt Action Rifles
- Pump Action Rifles
- Combination Guns (Rifle and Shotgun)
- Single and Double Barrel Shotguns
- Lever Action Rifles
- Muzzle Loading Firearm
- Paintball Guns
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for 10618NAT Course in Firearms Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland).
This course meets the training requirements to apply for a QLD Weapons Licence for categories A and B.
- Must be over 18 years of age (or have written consent from parent/guardian to attend)
- Must not have any physical or other impairment which would prevent you from handling firearms safely – if unsure, seek advice from your GP or contact us to discuss suitability
- Must not have any criminal convictions (relating to drug use, violence or weapons) in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to a domestic violence order in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to an involuntary mental health order in the past five years
For more information regarding specific licensing requirements, please visit Weapons Licensing QLD.
Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.
Entry Requirements
In order to participate in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be over 18 years of age (or have written consent from parent/guardian to attend)
- Must not have any physical or other impairment which would prevent you from handling firearms safely – if unsure, seek advice from your GP or contact us to discuss suitability
- Must not have any criminal convictions (relating to drug use, violence or weapons) in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to a domestic violence order in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to an involuntary mental health order in the past five years
For more information regarding specific licensing requirements, please visit Weapons Licensing QLD.
Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.
Units of Competency
- WSCQPS001A Demonstrate knowledge of firearms legislation, firearms and community safety
- WSCQPS002A Demonstrate the safe use of category A and B firearms
Pathways
After completing this course, you may be interested in attending further firearms training with Asset College including:
Delivery Options
This course is delivered face-to-face over 8 hours including a live fire range practice at an approved range.
Course Fees
$140 per person
Firearms Licencing
Firearms Licensing in QLD is administered by the QLD Police Weapons Licensing Branch. Information regarding the licence application process is provided during the course. For more information about licensing or to lodge an online application click here
| Sports/Target Shooting | Membership of a shooting club |
| Recreational Shooting (Hunting) | Details of your property or a letter from a property owner granting permission to use their property |
| Occupational Requirement (including Primary Producers) | Details of your property and the requirement for firearms or a letter from your employer outlining the requirement for you to use firearms |
| Collection of Firearms | Letter outlining the firearms to be collected or membership of an approved firearms collectors guild |
This course does not meet the requirements for a Security Guard Firearms Licence – refer to Asset College (RTO 31718) Firearms and Defensive Tactics course if you intend to apply for a security firearms licence.
Friday Night TRAP practice available
The wonder of LED lighting technology has brought night Trap shooting to life at BGC on Friday nights. Available for members and licensed shooters, the introduction of night shooting means Friday opening hours have changed.