Arms Act 2021 Flashcards
Pistol means any firearm that is designed, or adapted to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than ________ in length
762mm
‘Firearm’ means anything from which any _________, ___________, missle, or other _________ can be ____________ by force of explosive.
Shot, bullet, projectile, discharged
Pursuant to section 21 Arms Act 1983, no one may possess an air gun unless they are?
Of or over the age 18 years
You locate Jason in possession of a rifle. Jason advises you that he is a firearms licence holder but does not have his licence on him. Jason must produce his licence at the station
7 days
Rebecca is an A endorsed licence holder. Rebecca and her family move address. Rebecca must notify Police within
30 days
Ty takes Kate hunting in the Waitarere Forest. Kate accidentally shoots Ty in the foot with a rifle. When must this be reported to Police.
As soon as practicable
What information can you demand under section 66B of the Arms Act 1983 from a person in possession of a restricted weapon?
Full name, date of birth and address
A protection order has been served on Sam, the respondent. At the time of the service Police seized 2 firearms. When police advised the applicant Mary. Enquiries conducted with Sam identified that he has given 9 firearms to a licenced friend, Bruce, for safe keeping. Police speak to Bruce who states he would hand them to Sam if he asked. Can Police seize the firearms from Bruce?
Yes - Sam possesses control over the firearms.
Would a shot gun with the firing pin removed and unable to discharge a projectile be classes as a firearm?
Yes - anything that is for the time being dismantled or partially dismantled.
A postol on the back seat of Bob’s car, parked outside his address could be described as being:
In Bob’s possession
Which of the following is NOT a duty of a licence holder?
Report to Police in writing the circumstances of any damage of their firearm
You stop a car as it’s stop lights are not working. As you approach the driver you notice a rifle sticking out from under the blanket in the back seat of the car. A check reveals they do not hold Arms licence. Where does your power to search the car come from?
Section 18 S&S Act 2012
Update the previous sceanrio:
The driver advises you that the rifle belongs to his friend Bob who he has just dropped off at home. What section of the Arms Act 1981 applies to this situation
Section 66 - Occupiers of land and drivers of vehicles.
Section 66 of the Arms Act 1983 refers to Occupiers of land and drivers of vehicles, it presumes that the occupier or driver (as per title) is you are in possession of Firearm, airgun etc unless you prove?
- That it was not their property, and;
2. That it was in the possession of some other person.
In regards to the Arms Act understanding, havugn possession of a firearm has a wider meaning than carrying a firearm?
True
You are on duty & receive a call about a person shooting possums out of a vehicle. You stop the vehicle & seize (gain control) the firearm. You speak to the driver and they refuse to give you their personal detail. Prior to arresting the driver for refusing to provide you with detail under sect 66B of the Arms Act 1983, what must you do?
Warn them that they may be arrested if they continue to refuse.
Does section 66B Arms Act 1983 include an imitation firearm?
Yes - anything that has the appearance of being a firearm, whether or not it is capable of discharging any shot, bullet, etc
Firearm means
Force of explosive, anything adapted, anything by its completion or replacement or correction or repair, anything dismantled of any defect would be a firearm or dangerous air gun.
Prohibited Firearm
Semi automatic - capable of firing 0.22 calibre and that has a magazine capable of holdon more the 10 cartridges - semi auto shotgun nob detachable tubular magazine or magazine that holds more than 5 cartridges (except pistol)
- pump action capable of being used with detachable magazine or tubular magazine or magazine capable of holding more than 5 cartridges.
- any firearm declared by order in council under section 74A to be prohibited Firearm.
Prohibited Magazine & prohibited part
Shotgun - more than 5 cartridges
Firearm except pistol - more than 10 cartridges
Prohibited part - part of prohibited Firearm or component that is capable of firing or near to a semi-automatic action.
Air gun
Which by the use of gas or compressed air
Licence catergories
A - Full licence for possession and use of convential firearms
B - Pistols (owner is member of pistol club)
C - collections, restricted wpns & use of wpns in theatrical performances.
D - Firearms Dealer
What section is unlawful carrying
Section 45
What section is unlawful Possession
Section 50A - Firearms
Section 50B - Prohibited Magazine
Section 50C - Prohibited Part
Section 66 - Occupiers of land and drivers of vehicles
What section is unlawful carrying of imitation firearm?
Section 46(1)
What section is discharge firearm w/o reanable excuse?
Section 48
What section is presenting a firearm?
Sections 52(1)
What section is presenting anything?
Section 52(2)
