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How the law treats gelball across Australia. Confirm your own state before you act on any of it.
Classed as firearm under Firearms Act 1996; no genuine reason accepted; up to 5yr (14yr if resembles pistol/prohibited)
Source: Primary source (NSW) . Last reviewed 07/09/2026
Not a weapon/firearm under Weapons Act 1990; store locked; transport concealed; no illegal modification
Source: Primary source (QLD) . Last reviewed 07/09/2026
Class A firearm (paint-ball incl gel blasters); Category A licence via licensed dealer; Firearms Act 2015 s9
Source: Primary source (SA) . Last reviewed 07/09/2026
Imitation firearm under Control of Weapons Act 1990; no recreational approval issued
Source: Primary source (VIC) . Last reviewed 07/09/2026
Some regions are still under review and are not shown here. Contested jurisdictions (WA, TAS, ACT, NT) stay unpublished until we can source them confidently.