Arms Flashcards
What does MSSA stand for?
Military style semi-automatic firearms.
How would define Firearm?
Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.
How would define Airgun?
Weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air.
What is a pistol?
designed, or adapted to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than 762mm in length.
What is a Restricted Weapon?
It refers to any weapon declared a restricted weapon by the Governor-General. Some examples are: - Molotov cocktails - Grenades - Rocket launchers.
What is an Explosive?
Any substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect. Some examples are: - Dynamite - TNT - Marine distress flares.
What are the 5 things that could make a Rile a MSSA?
- 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.
How old do you have to be to get a Firearms License?
16+ years old, with parents permission.
What is an ‘A’ endorsement on a license?
Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms.
What is an ‘B’ endorsement on a license?
Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club.
What is an ‘C’ endorsement on a license?
Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances.
What is an ‘D’ endorsement on a license?
Firearms dealers.
What is an ‘E’ endorsement on a license?
Military style semi-automatic firearms.
How long is a firearms license valid for?
10 years.
When asked if they have their licence and they say ‘NO, how long do they have to produce it?
7 days.
What does S.40(1)(2) AA83 relate to?
It gives the police the power to demand the particulars of anyone in the possession of a firearm.
When can you demand the details of someone under S.40(1)(2) AA83?
With the person is possession of any:
- Firearm
- Air Gun
- Pistol
- Restricted Weapon
What details can you demand under S.40(1)(2) AA83?
- Full Name
- Address
- Date of Birth.
What must you do if a person refuses to give their details under S.40(1)(2) AA83?
Warn them that they may be arrested.
Can a constable revoke a firearms license?
No, they can only suspend a license. The decision to revoke a license is made by an Arms Officer.
What should you establish when you find a person with a firearm?
- Whether they have a Firearms license.
- They have a lawful and sufficient purpose to have it with them.
What are the elements for S.45(1)(a) AA83, Unlawful Carriage?
- Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
- Carries OR is in possession.
- Firearm, airgun, pistol, restricted weapon or explosives.
What are the elements for S.46(1) AA83, Carrying an imitation firearm?
- Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
- Carries.
- An imitation firearm.
What are the elements for S.48(1) AA83, Discharging firearm in or near a dwelling house OR public place.
- 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.
What are the elements for S.52(1) AA83, Presenting a firearm?
- Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose.
- Presents.
- A firearm Firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon.
- At any other person.
What are the elements for S.52(2) AA83, Presenting anything.
- 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.
