Arms Act 1983

Question 1

What is a firearm defined as?

Answer 1

Anything
Discharged by force of explosive
Anything adapted
Any part of firearm
Any firearm (broken)

Question 2

What is an air gun defined as?

Answer 2

Use of gas or compressed air to discharge anything shot/bullet etc.

Question 3

What is an imitation firearm defined as?

Answer 3

Anything with the appearance of a firearm

Question 4

What is a pistol defined as?

Answer 4

Held and fired with one hand
Less than 762mm in length

Question 5

License category’s?

Answer 5

A - Full license (possession and use of conventional firearms)
B - Pistols, owner is member of pistol club
C - Collections or for theatrical performances
D - Firearms dealers

Question 6

How long is your FA license valid for?

Answer 6

10 years

Question 7

How long do they have to produce FL if not carrying?

Answer 7

7 days

Question 8

Rules for ages 0 - 16

Answer 8

Cannot own a firearm or air gun but can use under supervision

Question 9

Rules for ages 16 - 18

Answer 9

Requires license for both firearms and air gun

Question 10

Rules for ages 18 +

Answer 10

Requires a license for firearm but not an airgun

Question 11

How long do they have to report a change of address?

Answer 11

30 days

Question 12

Section 66B

Answer 12

Power to demand particulars (name, address and DOB)