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Arms Flashcards

1
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What does MSSA stand for?

A

Military style semi-automatic firearms.

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2
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How would define Firearm?

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Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

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How would define Airgun?

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Weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air.

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What is a pistol?

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designed, or adapted to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than 762mm in length.

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5
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What is a Restricted Weapon?

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It refers to any weapon declared a restricted weapon by the Governor-General.
Some examples are:
- Molotov cocktails
- Grenades
- Rocket launchers.
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What is an Explosive?

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Any substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect.
Some examples are:
- Dynamite
- TNT
- Marine distress flares.
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What are the 5 things that could make a Rile a MSSA?

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  • A folding or telescopic butt
  • Bayonet lugs
  • A flash suppressor
  • A free-standing pistol grip
  • A magazine capable of holding, or which appears capable of holding: more than 15 .22 calibre cartridges OR more than seven cartridges of any other calibre.
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8
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How old do you have to be to get a Firearms License?

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16+ years old, with parents permission.

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What is an ‘A’ endorsement on a license?

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Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms.

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What is an ‘B’ endorsement on a license?

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Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club.

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What is an ‘C’ endorsement on a license?

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Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances.

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What is an ‘D’ endorsement on a license?

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Firearms dealers.

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What is an ‘E’ endorsement on a license?

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Military style semi-automatic firearms.

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14
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How long is a firearms license valid for?

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10 years.

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When asked if they have their licence and they say ‘NO, how long do they have to produce it?

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7 days.

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16
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What does S.40(1)(2) AA83 relate to?

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It gives the police the power to demand the particulars of anyone in the possession of a firearm.

17
Q

When can you demand the details of someone under S.40(1)(2) AA83?

A

With the person is possession of any:

  • Firearm
  • Air Gun
  • Pistol
  • Restricted Weapon
18
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What details can you demand under S.40(1)(2) AA83?

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  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Date of Birth.
19
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What must you do if a person refuses to give their details under S.40(1)(2) AA83?

A

Warn them that they may be arrested.

20
Q

Can a constable revoke a firearms license?

A

No, they can only suspend a license. The decision to revoke a license is made by an Arms Officer.

21
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What should you establish when you find a person with a firearm?

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  • Whether they have a Firearms license.

- They have a lawful and sufficient purpose to have it with them.

22
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What are the elements for S.45(1)(a) AA83, Unlawful Carriage?

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  • Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
  • Carries OR is in possession.
  • Firearm, airgun, pistol, restricted weapon or explosives.
23
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What are the elements for S.46(1) AA83, Carrying an imitation firearm?

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  • Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
  • Carries.
  • An imitation firearm.
24
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What are the elements for S.48(1) AA83, Discharging firearm in or near a dwelling house OR public place.

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  • Without reasonable cause.
  • Discharges.
  • A firearm Firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon.
  • In or near a dwelling house OR public place
  • So as to:
    • Endanger property.
    • Person.
    • Annoy any person.
    • Frighten any person.
25
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What are the elements for S.52(1) AA83, Presenting a firearm?

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  • Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
  • Presents.
  • A firearm Firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon.
  • At any other person.
26
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What are the elements for S.52(2) AA83, Presenting anything.

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  • Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
  • Presents.
  • At any other person.
  • Anything.
  • In the circumstances, is likely to lead that person to believe that it is a: Firearm, Airgun, Pistol or Restricted weapon.

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