OF09 Offences

Question 1

Definition of offensive weapon - Public place

Answer 1

Any article made, altered or intended for causing bodily injury

Question 2

Definition of offensive weapon - any place

Answer 2

Any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury

Question 3

Section 202A (4)(a)
Crimes Act 1961

Answer 3

Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (public place)

Question 4

Section 202A (4)(b)
Crimes Act 1961

Answer 4

Possession of offensive weapons or disabling substances (any place)

Question 5

Powers to search people for offensive weapons (public place only)

Answer 5

s27 SASA (people)
s28 SASA (vehicles)

If you suspect an offence against section 202A (4)(a), Crimes Act 1961

Question 6

Definition of a firearm

Answer 6

Anything by which a projectile can be discharged by FORCE OF EXPLOSION

Question 7

Definition of airgun

Answer 7

Any airgun, air pistol or anything that can be discharged by the use of compressed air or gas

Question 8

Definition of pistol

Answer 8

Any firearm designed or adapted to be held in one hand and less than 762mm in length

Question 9

When must you renew a firearms license

Answer 9

Every 10 years

Question 10

Firearm age rules 0-16

Answer 10

Can’t own a firearm or airgun but can use one under immediate supervision of a license holder

Question 11

Firearm age rules 16-18

Answer 11

Requires a license for both a firearm and an airgun

*requires parental permission

Question 12

Firearm age rules 18+

Answer 12

Requires a license for a firearm but no license for an air gun

Question 13

FARP

Answer 13

Firearm
Airgun
Restricted weapon
Pistol

Question 14

Section 66B, Arms Act 1983

Answer 14

Power to demand details (name, address, DOB) of anyone in possession of a firearm

Refusal to give = warn
Continues to refuse = arrest

Question 15

Section 45(1), Arms Act 1983

Answer 15

Unlawful carriage OR possession of FARP

Question 16

Section 46(2), Arms Act 1983

Answer 16

Carrying an imitation firearm

Question 17

Section 48, Arms Act 1983

Answer 17

Discharging FARP in or near a dwelling house OR public place

Question 18

Section 50A

Answer 18

Unlawful possession of prohibited firearm

Question 19

Section 52(1) & 52(2), Arms Act 1983

Answer 19

52(1) - Presenting a firearm at other person

52(2) - Presenting anything