Arms

Question 0

Provisions of section 18

Answer 0

If you have RGTS hay a person who is carrying arms or in possession or under their control and
The person is in breach of the arms act 1983
OR
The person by reason of their physical or mental condition is incapable of having proper control of the arms
OR
The person by reason of their physical and mental condition, may kill or cause bodily injury to any person
OR
A protection order is in force against the person under the domestic violence act 1995
OR
There are grounds to make an application against the person for a protection order under the domestic violence act 1995
OR
A police safety order is in force against the person under DVA 1995

Question 1

What is section 18

Answer 1

Warrantless searches associated with arms

Question 2

Powers under section 18

Answer 2

You may do any or all of the following without warrant:
Search the person
Search anything in their possession or under their control, including a vehicle
Enter a place or vehicle to search the person or anything in the persons possession
Seize and detain any arms found
Seize and detain the persons firearms licence