ARMS ACT 1983 Flashcards
Duration of firearms licenses
ARMS ACT 1983
Every 10 years.
Unless revoked or surrendered
Every 5 years in the case
Firearms license category A
ARMS ACT 1983
Possession of conventional arms
Firearms license category B
ARMS ACT 1983
Ownership of pistols
- must be a pistol club member
Firearms license category C
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Collections, Restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical activities
Firearms license category D
ARMS ACT 1983
Dealership license
Firearms license address change
ARMS ACT 1983
30days to notify police
Firearms license on demand.
When must you produce the license?
(ARMS ACT 1983)
Immediately - if it’s with you
Or
Within 7 days of demand
Define Firearm
ARMS ACT 1983
Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile, or other can be discharged by force or explosive.
Define Pistol
ARMS ACT 1983
A designed or adapted to be held with one hand that is less than 762mm
SECTION 66B
ARMS ACT 1983
The power to demand details of anyone in possession of firearm
Full name
DOB
Address
If they fail to do so:
- warn person
If they continue:
- arrest without warrant
PRESENTING ANYTHING - section 52(2)
(ARMS ACT 1983) - ELEMENTS
“Present anything at you”
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
Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited mag OR Restricted weapon
Presenting firearm - section 52(1)
(ARMS ACT 1981) - ELEMENTS
“Presenting at someone”
Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose
Presents
Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR restricted weapon
At any other person
UNLAWFUL CARRYING - Section 45(1)
(ARMS ACT 1983)
“carrying to stay alive”
Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose
Carries OR is in possession of
Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited mag OR Restricted weapon OR Explosive
Discharging firearm without reasonable cause section 48(a)&(b)
(ARMS ACT 1981)
“No reason to shoot mate”
With reasonable cause
Discharge
A firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon
In or near a dwelling house
OR
In or near a public place
So as to endanger property OR So as to endanger any person OR So as to annoy any person OR So as to frighten any person
SECTION 66 (ARMS ACT)
everyone in the place (if living at address) or driver of the vehicle will be charged with possession if noone takes ownership of the firearm
