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.
