Firearms Act Flashcards
what is the meaning of a firearm
outline key points
any device whether or not
assembled or in parts.
- Anything capable of firing object
- does not have to look like a gun
- modified or adapted
- fires a range of missiles
- expansion of gases
- compressed air
what is not a firearm
KIDS C
- killing gun,line thrower
- industrial tool
- device designed for signal flares
- spear gun
- captive bolt humane killer
what does the definition of a f/arm also include
CHAAL
handgun long arm cracker guns air guns air rifles
under s3 control of weapons act
what is a prohibited weapon
imitation firearm
what is a handgun
- capable of being carried or concealed
- capable of being raised & fired by 1 hand
- does not exceed 65cm in length
what is the meaning of long arm
any firearm other then a handgun
prohibited persons holding a firearm; what are the conditions for
imprisonment
- serving imprisonment for
- IO
- ass
- DO
- CWA offence
- finished serving imprisonment 5>15
- finished serving imprisonment 5<5
- does not matter offence or gaol term served inVictoria or in another state.
prohibited persons holding a firearm; what are the conditions for
Court order
prohibited person subject to
- full intervention order
- supervised CBO
- supervised order from CA
define “Possession” in relation to firearm
- physical possession
- custody control
- exercising access solely or in common with others
to possess or carry a firearm. What must you have
licence
permit
other authority (chief commissioner of police)
what is s128 Firearms Act
wilful damage with a firearm
- person
- must not injure
- damage property
- with firearm
what does s131 Firearm Act state regarding use on private property
must not use firearm on private property
- w/o owners consent
- possess carry or use
- discharge bullet, missile onto or across property
outline points of proof s132(2) Firearms Act
carrying a concealed weapon
- person must not
* carry firearm which is concealed from view
s134 (1)altering firearms
outline points of proof
a person must not
- shorten length of long arm 75cm
- barrel less than 50cm
what is your search & seizure power for Firearms Act w/o warrant
what is your point of proof
s149
MOPF BORG
- person committing /about to commit offence against this act
- person has a firearm in possession
