1. You will need a genuine reason to obtain a Category A & B Firearms Licence. If you become a Member of S.S.A.A. you can then list your genuine reason as Sports & Target Shooting and Recreation & Hunting, as they are an approved body prescribed under the law. Join the club by either filling out the paperwork online or visiting an SSAA range. There are many other organisations available which can give you eligibility, but that’s outside the scope of this article.

Once you’ve started the process, it’s time to buy your firearm! You can start the process before your licence is issued.

Costs as at 3/12/2012:

• Licence application (payable to QPol) $85.25 - lasts 5 years
• SSAA Membership $78 - yearly
• Safety Course  $75ish? (need to confirm with the local branch)