Arms Act 83 Firearms And Licences

Question 1

State the duration firearms licences are issued for?

Answer 1

The licence must be renewed every ten years.

Question 2

Categories A firearms licence and its condition

Answer 2

Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms ( not pistols or restricted weapons)

Question 3

Cat B licence and conditions

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Cat C license and the conditions

Answer 4

Collectors and restricted weapons and use of the weapons in theatrical performances

Question 5

Cat D licence and descriptions

Answer 5

Firearms dealers

Question 6

Define a firearm

Answer 6

Means anything from which any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

Question 7

Pistol means any firearm

Answer 7

Designed or adapted to held and fired with one hand and includes any firearms that is less than 762mm in length

Question 8

Description of prohibited firearms

Answer 8

Semi automatic (expected a pistol)
A pump action shotgun with detachable magazine
Or holding more then 5 cartridges..
Other firearms under section 74a

Question 9

Under section 66B of the Arms Act 1983 what details can be demanded from a person in possession of firearms

Answer 9

Shall on demand, give their
Full name
Address
Date of birth