• Existing QLD Category A/B or H license holders: skip to step 3.
• You will need to fill out an Application for “Statement of Eligibility” (QP515) and submit it to Queensland Police in person at a police station.
• Once you have applied at a police station, you will receive your “Statement of Eligibility” in the mail.
  
  It can take 2-4 months, but you can train and practice during this time – see step 2.

Applicants interested in commencing their training while waiting for their Statement of Eligibility may complete additional steps to seek a Provisional Approval (PA) status from the club.

This gives you access to:

• Supervised Practice
• Coaching
• IPSC Development Program (IPDEV)
• Practical Fundamentals
• Cleaning and Maintenance

It does not grant membership benefits or allow you to compete in matches.

To apply for PA status:

• Include the following additional documents with your online application in step 5:

1. Your completed Application for “Statement of Eligibility” (QP515)
   While at the police station submitting your form take a photo of both sides including the completed RECEIVING STATION CERTIFICATION before they submit the form to Weapons Licensing for you. The text must be legible.
   
2. A National Police Certificate.
   For applications lodged online that require no further investigation, an email will be sent to your nominated email address (as specified in your application) within 30 minutes.
   Cost: ~$50

• Complete steps 3 – 6 of the application process.
• After your application is approved you will receive an email and instructions to pay a 50% deposit towards your membership; this is refundable if your Statement of Eligibility is rejected by QPS.
• When you receive your Statement of Eligibility you will need to forward it to the club and pay the remaining 50% + joining fee. This will complete your application.

Character References

The Weapons Act requires that an application to join a club include two character references. Before submitting your application please ensure your references are eligible and let them know that we will be in contact with them and will be requesting they complete an online reference form. They will need to confirm that they:

• Have known you for more than two years
• Believe you are a fit and proper person
• Are not related to you

Please ensure all supporting documentation is clearly legible; scanned documents are preferred. Photos of documents will be accepted as long as all text is clearly in focus.

To upload with your application:

• Category H Licence (if applicable)
• Category A/B Licence (if applicable)
• Parental consent letter (for applicants under the age of 18)

Unlicensed applicants will also need:

• Drivers licence or Passport

As well as either:

• Statement of eligibility as supplied to you by Queensland Police in the mail

Or, if applying for Provisional Approval Status:

• Completed Application for “Statement of Eligibility” (QP515) including the completed RECEIVING STATION CERTIFICATION
• National Police Certificate

If you are transferring from another club:

• Letter from your current club confirming financial membership
• Your participation record from past 12 months

If you are applying for a student membership:

• Student ID card of a registered tertiary education provider
• Supporting document to show you are a Full-time student
  (If your Student ID card doesn’t already display this)

Interstate and international transfers:

• Review the QLD Police website for the most up to date information on licensing requirements. If you meet the requirements for a transfer you will need to complete your application in step 5 & 6 then request a form 518B license transfer here.

• Please Note: You will not be able to submit the form without attaching all required supporting documents.
• The application form opens in a new tab.

Course: Introduction & Safety Fundamentals

This online course will introduce you to what the Club has to offer, what you can expect as a member as well as what the Club expects of its members. This is to ensure your decision to join COBPC is the right one for you. This course also covers the fundamental safety rules of firearms and essential aspects of Club Standing Orders which apply to new members. Pistol shooting is one of the safest sports in the world because of the strictly enforced safety rules.

The course includes video content by IPSC world champion Ben Stoeger on marksmanship fundamentals: Grip, sight picture, trigger press and how to diagnose common problems.

• After initial processing of your application has been completed you will receive a login to access the course.
  Processing time: Up to 1 week
• Course results are reviewed and successful applicants will be invited to pay and commence their membership.
  Review time: Up to 1 week
• Once payment is made the applicant is now considered a financial member of the club.

• You can now book into practice sessions and commence your training. Select “Training” in the tabs above to read more about our IPSC Development Program which is required before participating in IPSC matches.
• After being a financial member for six months and meeting COBPC’s eligibility and proficiency requirements you can request a club letter of support and apply for your Category H license.
• A Category H Weapons Safety Course must be completed prior to applying for a H license. The course provider will issue a Statement of Attainment which is valid for 12 months and must accompany your H license application.
  • To avoid the risk of an expired Statement of Attainment, we suggest waiting until you become a financial member of the club before attending a Weapons Safety Course. This is because the processing time for a Statement of Eligibility can be lengthy.