Arms Act 🔫

Question 1

Definition of ‘Firearm’

Answer 1

Anything from which shot / bullet / missile / projectile that is discharged by explosive force.

Question 2

Definition of ‘Prohibited firearm’

Answer 2

• Semi automatic firearms (except pistol)
• pump action shotgun capable of using a detachable magazine
• pump action shotgun that has a non-detachable tubular magazine or a magazine of holding more than 5 cartridges commensurate with that firearms chamber size
• Any other firearm declared by order in council made under section 74A to be prohibited

Question 3

Definition of ‘Prohibited magazine’ in relation to a shotgun

Answer 3

A magazine that is capable of holding more than 5 cartridges commensurate with that shotguns chamber size

Question 4

Definition of ‘Prohibited magazine’ in relation to firearm (except pistol / shotgun)

Answer 4

• Capable of holding 0.22 calibre or lower rimfire cartridges & capable of holding more than 10 of those cartridges
• Capable of holding more than 10 cartridges & being used with a semi-automatic or automatic firearm
• Any other firearm declared by order in council made under section 74A to be prohibited

Question 5

Definition of ‘Prohibited part’

Answer 5

• A part of a prohibited firearm
• a component that can be applied to enable a firearm to be fired with / near to semi-automatic or automatic action

Question 6

Definition of ‘Air gun’

Answer 6

• Air rifle
• Air pistol
• weapon which fires any shot / bullet / missile / projectile by means of gas or compressed air

Question 7

Definition of ‘Intimidation firearm’

Answer 7

Anything that has the appearance of a firearm

Question 8

Definition of ‘Pistol’

Answer 8

• Designed or adapted to be held & fired with one hand.
• Includes firearms that are less than 762mm in length

Question 9

Definition of ‘Restricted weapon’

Answer 9

Any weapon declared restricted by the governor-general i.e. Molotov cocktails, grenades, rocket launchers.

Question 10

Definition of ‘Explosive’

Answer 10

Substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect i.e. dynamite, TNT, flares

Question 11

Definition of ‘Semi-automatic’

Answer 11

Firearm that is discharged & loaded with with each pull of the trigger

Question 12

Firearm ownership rules for age 0 - 15

Answer 12

Cannot own firearms or air guns, but can use them under immediate supervision of a license holder

Question 13

Firearm ownership rules for age 16 - 17

Answer 13

Requires a license for both a firearm & an air gun

Question 14

Firearm ownership rules for age 18 +

Answer 14

Requires a license for a firearm, but not an air gun

Question 15

Category A license

Answer 15

Full license for the possession & use of conventional firearms

Question 16

Category B license

Answer 16

For pistols provided the owner is a member of a pistol club

Question 17

Category C license

Answer 17

For owning collections & restricted weapons.
For use only in theatrical performances.

Question 18

Category D license

Answer 18

For dealing in firearms

Question 19

If requested for a license & the holder does not have their license on them. What must happen?

Answer 19

The holder must produce it to a police station within 7 days

Question 20

What must happen if a license holder changes address?

Answer 20

You must notify the police within 30 days

Question 21

How often does a license need to be renewed?

Answer 21

Every 10 years

Question 22

Section 66B

Answer 22

Powers to demand particulars of anyone in possession of a firearm:
- Name
- Address
- DOB

Question 23

Definition of ‘Carries’

Answer 23

Actually has the firearm on them i.e. on their person

Question 24

Definition of ‘In possession’

Answer 24

Has knowledge & physical control over it i.e. in the boot of the car or locked away in the gun safe