Discharging firearm.. Flashcards
What are the INGREDIENTS for:
Discharging firearm in or near a dwelling house OR public place
OR
Discharging an air gun in or near a dwelling house OR public place
OR
Discharging a pistol in or near a dwelling house OR public place
OR
Discharging a restricted weapon in or near a dwelling house OR public place.
- Without reasonable cause
- Discharges
- A firearm
OR - Airgun
OR - Pistol
OR - Restricted weapon
- In or near a dwelling house
OR - In or near a public place
- So as to endanger property
OR - So as to endanger any person
OR - So as to annoy any person
OR - So as to frighten any person
What is the definition of:
Without reasonable cause?
No genuine or reasonable excuse depending on the circumstances
What is the definition of:
Discharges?
Fires or releases or lets go
What is the definition of:
Firearm?
Anything from which a shot, bullet or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive
What is the definition of:
Airgun?
Anything which is capable of discharging projectiles by use of gas or compressed air
What is the definition of:
Pistol?
Any firearm designed or adapted to be held or fired with one hand and includes any firearm under 762mm long
What is the definition of:
Restricted weapon?
Any weapon declared a restricted weapon by the Governor General eg. Molotov cocktails
What is the definition of:
In or near a dwelling house?
Inside or near the vicinity of a residence or place of abode.
What is the definition of:
In or near a public place?
In or near A PLACE THAT, AT ANY MATERIAL TIME, IS OPEN TO OR IS BEING USED BY THE PUBLIC, WHETHER FREE OR ON PAYMENT OF A CHARGE, AND WHETHER ANY OWNER OR OCCUPIER OF THE PLACE IS LAWFULLY ENTITLED TO EXCLUDE OR EJECT ANY PERSON FROM THAT PLACE; AND INCLUDES ANY AIRCRAFT, HOVERCRAFT, SHIP OR FERRY OR OTHER VESSEL, TRAIN OR VEHICLE CARRYING OR AVAILABLE TO CARRY PASSENGERS FOR REWARD. ALSO INCLUDES THE INTERIOR OF ANY VEHICLE WHICH IS IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
What is the definition of:
So as to endanger property?
To put the property of another at risk of damage
What is the definition of:
So as to endanger any person?
To put a person at risk at injury
What is the definition of:
So as to annoy any person?
So as to distress a person
What is the definition of:
So as to frighten any person?
So as to scare any person