Special Message From the Queensland Police Service

OPERATION: WHISKEY-FIRESTORM (Firearms Safety Initiative)

 

Queensland Police launched an initiative in January 2025 to target insecure, unlicenced/firearms throughout the state. As a result, local Police are conducting heightened weapons storage checks and targeting compliance re licencing, safe storage and illegal weapons. Weapons are to be stored in an approved lockable safe which is secured to the floor/structure of the premises which will render it incapable/impede its ready removal. As of 08/10/2025 there are 231,177 Weapons Licences, 210,625 Licensees with a total of 1,139,425 registered weapons.

 

Of concern are the amount of weapons which are being stolen from rural properties. It is imperative to ensure that weapons safes are stored in areas which are not within easy reach of lifting, cutting or grinding equipment. Unfortunately, a farm shed contains items such as this ,including crow bars and flame cutting equipment etc. The usage of CCTV/Farm Cams, audible alarms, security doors/screens and securing the safe within an external lockable container eg heavy concrete/steel construction  is to be encouraged. By the very nature that farms are located in isolated areas requires a higher level of compliance. It is recommended that you do not advertise the fact you are a weapons owner. Be aware that it is prudent to secure your safe in a discreet location and do not advertise the location with weapons related stickers on the safe or vehicle in which it is stored.

 

TRANSITION/SUCCESSION PLANS RE RESPONSIBLE DISPOSAL/TRANSFER OF WEAPONS:

 

Finally, there comes a time where due to age, illness, change of lifestyle priorities etc that the decision needs to be made to transfer, sell or otherwise dispose of the weapons licenced to yourself. In this case a decision must be made to responsibly dispose of the firearm/s at hand. This can be via:- nominating the recipient/s of the weapon/s to inherit the weapon/s via a will and testament (check with proposed recipient that they actually wish to receive the weapon upon your passing), sale to a licenced weapons dealer, transfer via a licenced weapons dealer or surrender to a licenced weapons dealer or to Police.

 

By ensuring compliance with the legislation and responsibly dealing with weapons in the prescribed fashion we are making the state a safer place. Your local Police are pleased to supply you with any information and/or answer any queries which you may have. You are also able to access the Qld Police website on www.police.qld.gov.au . The Queensland Police are working towards a safer place for all citizens and it is imperative that we heed the safety/security message.

Senior Constable Dan O’Hara will be talking about this with Matt on ‘Mixing With Matt’ Wednesday afternoon.

For more information follow this link

Take Care and stay safe.

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