s 6B Exemption for unlicensed persons shooting on approved ranges and for persons undertaking firearms safety training courses (1) A person is exempt from any requirement under this Act to be authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm) if the person possesses or uses the…
62 Shortening Firearms (1) A person must not, unless authorised to do so by a permit— (a) shorten any firearm (other than a pistol), or (b) possess any such firearm that has been shortened, or (c) supply or give possession of any such firearm that has been shortened to another person. Maximum penalty—imprisonment for 14…
s 7 Offence of unauthorised possession or use of pistols or prohibited firearms (1) A person must not possess or use a pistol or prohibited firearm unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Maximum penalty—imprisonment for 14 years. Note —Reference to a pistol includes a prohibited pistol. (2) Without…
s 4C Meaning of “prohibited pistol” (1) In this Act, prohibited pistol means any of the following kinds of pistol— (a) a pistol with a calibre of more than .38 inch, (b) a self-loading pistol with a barrel length of less than 120 mm, (c) a revolver with a barrel length of less than 100…
s 14 Category C licences—restrictions on issue Except as provided by section 17A, the Commissioner must not issue a category C licence to any person unless— (a) the genuine reason established by the person for being issued with the licence is primary production (or such other genuine reason as may be prescribed by the regulations),…
s 4 Definitions (1) In this Act — prohibited firearm means a firearm described in Schedule 1. Schedule 1 (1) Any machine gun, sub-machine gun or other firearm capable of propelling projectiles in rapid succession during one pressure of the trigger. (2) Any self-loading rimfire rifle (including any such firearm described elsewhere in this Schedule). (3)…
s 12 Genuine reasons for having a licence (1) The Commissioner must not issue a licence that authorises the possession and use of a firearm unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant has a genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm. (2) An applicant does not have a genuine reason for possessing or…
s 11 Applications for licences (1) The Commissioner may issue a licence in respect of an application, or refuse any such application. (2) A licence must not be issued until after the end of the period of 28 days following the day on which the application is made. (2A) Subsection (2) does not apply if…
(1) The underlying principles of this Act are: (a) to confirm firearm possession and use as being a privilege that is conditional on the overriding need to ensure public safety, and (b) to improve public safety: (i) by imposing strict controls on the possession and use of firearms, and (ii) by promoting the safe and…