Arms Act Flashcards
How long does someone have to provide a firearms license if asked by a member of police?
Immediately on demand
If they do not have their firearms licence on them, how long do they have to produce it?
7 days
If they change their address from that on their firearms licence, when must they inform police?
30 days
How must they report any theft of a firearm?
In writing, the circumstances of the theft
If injury or death occurs as a result of the firearm when must someone inform police?
As soon as practicable
How often must a firearms licence be renewed?
Every 10 years unless it has been recoked, suspended prior in that case it mist be every 5 years
What is an a class firearm licence?
Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms
What is a b class firearms licence?
Pistols, providing the owner jd a member if a pistol club
What is a c class firearms licence?
Collectors
What is a d class firearms licence?
Firearms dealer
Age 0-16
Cannot own a firearm or air gun. But can use one under immediate supervision of a license holder.
Age 16-18
Requires a license for firearm and air gun.
Age 18+
Requires a license for a firearm but no license for an air gun.
Definition of a Firearm
Any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive; includes adapted or dismantled.
Definition of a Prohibited Firearm
Semi-automatic firearm capable of firing 0.22 calibie and holding no more than 10 cartridges. Mags capable of holding no more than 5.
Definition of a Pistol
Designed or adopted to be held and fired with one hand, less than 762mm in length
Powers to demand particulars
66b
Refuses Section 66b
A. Caution
B. Continues to refuse. Arrest w/o warrant
Penalty: 3 months imprisonment, $1000 fine.
Who determines what a restricted weapon is
Govener general
A person in possession of any firearms item or ammunition must on demand give
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