Arms Act 1983

Question 1

What is a firearm?

Answer 1

Anything from which a projectile can be discharged by force of explosion.

Question 2

What is an air gun?

Answer 2

Any air gun or weapon that discharges a projectile by use of compressed air or gas.

Question 3

What is an Imitation firearm?

Answer 3

Anything that appears to be or presented as a firearm whether or not it’s capable of firing.

Question 4

What is a pistol?

Answer 4

Either designed or adapted to be fired with one hand and/or is under 762mm in length

Question 5

What is a prohibited firearm?

Answer 5

Any illegal modifications to a firearm, cut barrel, cut stock, extended mag etc

Question 6

How often does a firearm need to be renewed?

Answer 6

Every 10 years.

Question 7

What are the license categories for firearms?

Answer 7

A- full license for conventional firearms.
B- pistol license given the owner is a member of a pistol club.
C- collectors license.
D- Arms dealing license

Question 8

What is section 66B of the Arms Act 1983

Answer 8

Section 66b gives you the power to demand the particulars of anyone in possession of a firearm.

Question 9

Duties of license holders?

Answer 9

-produce to police on demand or bring to a police station within 7 days.
-to report as soon as practicable If any death or injury involving a firearm occurs.
-to report to the police within 30 days.