Arms Act 1983

Question 1

What is a Category A Firearms License?

Answer 1

It is a full license for the possession and use of conventional firearms

Question 2

What is a Category B Firearms License?

Answer 2

Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club

Question 3

What is a Category C Firearms License?

Answer 3

Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances

Question 4

What is a Category D Firearms License?

Answer 4

Firearms Dealer

Question 5

What is the duration a firearms license is issued for?

Answer 5

10 years

Question 6

What is the definition of a “Pistol”?

Answer 6

Any firearm that is designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand
Less than 762mm in length

Question 7

What is the definition of a “Firearm”?

Answer 7

Anything fro which any shot, bullet, missle or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive
- Anything that has been adapted
- Anything which is not capable but by completion or replacement of any part or correction/repair
- Anything for the time being is dismantled/partially dismantled
- Any especially dangerous air gun

Question 8

What is a “Prohibited Firearm”?

Answer 8

Semi automatic firearm, pump action

Question 9

What is a “Restricted Weapon”?

Answer 9

Molotov Cocktails
Grenades
Rocket Launchers

Question 10

What are the duties of Firearms License Holders?

Answer 10

Produce to police on demand
Renew every 10 years
If license not on person, produce in 7 days
Keep license legible and undamaged
Address change, notify within 30 days
Report to police, any theft, loss or destruction in writing
Death or injury reported ASAP

Question 11

How old do you need to be to get a license for a firearm and an airgun?

Answer 11

16 years old with Parental permission

Question 12

How old do you have to be to not require a license for an air gun?

Answer 12

18 years old

Question 13

How old do you have to be to not require a license for an air gun?

Answer 13

18 years old

Question 14

What is the meaning of possession in relation to firearms?

Answer 14

Knowledge of the firearm and physical control over it

Question 15

What is the presumption of possession in relationship to firearms?

Answer 15

Every person occupying any land/building or driving any vehicle which firearms are found in, is deemed to be in possession unless they are able to prove it is not their property and in the possession of some other person

Question 16

What does Section 66B of the Arms Act 1983 refer to?

Answer 16

It gives you the power to demand the particulars of anyone in possession of a firearm, give their NAD

If they refuse or give false particular, you may caution/warn the person and if they persist then you may arrest

Question 17

What does Section 18 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 refer to?

Answer 17

Power to search and seize firearms