Collecting ammunition in Queensland
Importing collector's ammunition
The importation of ammunition (including components) and magazines is controlled under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. Importers must obtain permission to bring ammunition and magazines into Australia.
You can apply for permission to import from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Download the application to import Schedule 2 & 3 weapons from the Customs website or obtain one up from any Australian Customs Service (Customs) office.
You will need to include a written authorisation from the Queensland Police Service that you are legally allowed to possess the items in your home state (form B709B), and a licence to collect ammunition from the Explosives Inspectorate.
A completed application lodged with Customs takes at least 3 weeks to process. You must obtain permission before the goods arrive in Australia.
There are penalties for importing these goods without approval. Further information is available here.
Email Customs for advice before making a purchase: weaponspolicy@customs.gov.au.
Contact the Customs Information and Support Centre on 1300 363 263 or information@customs.gov.au for any Customs matters, or go to their website.
Related links
- Explosives Act 1999.
- Explosives Regulation 2003.
- Weapons Act 1990.
- Learn more about arms fairs and the sale of small arms ammunition and collectors’ ammunition in Explosives Information bulletin 75.
- Read how using explosives for target practice is illegal in Explosives important notice 15.
- Download poster Surrender of small arms ammunition (PDF, 580KB).
In this guide:
- Applying for a licence to collect ammunition
- Prescribed ammunition collectors
- Storing small arms ammunition
- Importing collector's ammunition
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