Firearm Offences

Question 1

Firearm Defenition

Answer 1

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

Adapted
When completed
Especially dangerous air gun

Question 2

Types of Prohibited firearms (2)

Answer 2

Semi automatic

Pump action shotgun

Question 3

Definition of pistol

Answer 3

to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than 762mm in length.

Question 4

Types of Restricted weapons (3)

Answer 4

Molotov Cocktail
Rocket launcher
Grenades

Question 5

Age restrictions for firearm use and air gun use

Answer 5

0 - 16 cannot own firearm or airgun but can use if supervised

16-18 Needs license for both FA and AG

18 + Needs license for FA

Question 6

Section 45 (1)

Answer 6

offence to carry or possess a firearm without lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Question 7

Section 50 A

Answer 7

Unlawful possession of prohibited firearm

Question 8

Section 50 D

Answer 8

Unlawful carrying or possessing prohibited firearm in public place

Question 9

Section 46

Answer 9

Carrying an imitation firearm

Question 10

Section 48

Answer 10

Discharge firearm without reasonable cause

Question 11

Section 52 (1)

Answer 11

Presenting a firearm

Question 12

Section 52 (2)

Answer 12

Presents Anything