Collecting ammunition in Queensland
Applying for a licence to collect ammunition
A licence to collect ammunition authorises the licence holder to import, export, purchase, possess, sell, transport and store collectors' ammunition, but not to use the ammunition.
Security clearance requirements
A security clearance is not required for a licence to collect ammunition.
How to apply
Individuals
From mid-May 2026, applications for occupational authorities and mutual recognition are submitted via the RSHQ Portal (the Portal). If you do not already have a Portal account, you will need to follow these steps:
- Create an account on the RSHQ Portal — visit the RSHQ Portal web page for information on how to create an account, and to access help resources.
- Complete an identity verification in the Portal.
- Submit a QESC application in the Portal — you must hold a valid security clearance before you can apply for an occupational authority relating to security-sensitive explosives.
- Submit the occupational authority (licence) application in the Portal.
Your application includes the payment of the licence fee, and upload of the required documents to support your application.
Note: If you apply for an occupational authority (the licence to collect), your biometric data (digital photo and signature) will be retained while your licence remains current. It will destroyed if your application is withdrawn or refused, or your licence expires.
Corporations or partnerships
Complete Form E202 - Application for a licence to collect ammunition corporate or partnership.
Fees and payment options
Licence fees are available from Business Queensland.
Licence fees for applications can only be paid for by credit card (via BPOINT) following submission of the online form. Read more information on payment of licence fees.
Obligations of licence holders
Collectors' ammunition, other than small arms ammunition, under the category "other collectors' ammunition" must be free from explosives.
On the request of an Explosives Inspector, you must demonstrate that the collectors' ammunition is free of explosive material, to that inspector’s reasonable satisfaction. This may be achieved by a certificate from a competent person stating the items are cleared of explosive content.
Authorised collectors may sell collectors’ ammunition only to another authorised ammunition collector.
You must record a list of the items and ensure that no unauthorised person can access the collectors’ ammunition.
Arms fairs
The organiser of an arms fair who holds an 'Approval to conduct an arms fair', issued by Queensland Police under the Weapons Act 1990, can apply for a permit to store explosives - arms fair.
This allows appropriately licensed and authorised sellers to store and sell small arms ammunition and collectors' ammunition at an arms fair.
Read Explosives information bulletin 75 for more information about the sale of small arms ammunition and collectors' ammunition at arms fairs.