OF14 Arms

Question 1

Pistol

Answer 1

Held or fired in 1 hand - less than 762mm

Question 2

Firearm

Answer 2

Anything from which a shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharged with force of explosion

• Anything adapted to do so
• Anything dismantled that could form a firearm
• Dangerous airgun

Question 3

Restrictive weapons

Answer 3

• Molotov cocktails
• Grenades
• Rocket launchers

Question 4

Firearm licenses

Answer 4

A - Full
B - Pistol is owner is member of pistol club
C - Collections ie theatrical performances
D - Dealers of firearms

Question 5

Firearm license age

Answer 5

16 year - license for firearm and airgun

18 Years - license for firearm NOT airgun

Question 6

Search powers

Answer 6

Section 40, Arms Act 1983 - Warrantless power to demand details/particulars

Section 18, S&S Act 2012 - Warrantless power to search and seize arms

Question 7

What can you do under Section 40, Arms Act 1983

Answer 7

• Demand details from anyone in possession of a firearm, pistol, prohibited magazine/part or restricted weapon
• Must provide
  - Name, Address and DOB

Question 8

If refuse to give details under section 40?

Answer 8

CAUTION

if persist.. arrest without warrant

Question 9

List 7 offences under the Arms Act 1983

Answer 9

1. Section 45 - Unlawfully carrying or possession of firearm
2. Section 50A - Unlawful possession of prohibited firearm
3. Section 50D - Unlawful carrying or possessing prohibited firearm in PP
4. Section 46 - Carrying an imitation firearmPP
5. Section 48 - Discharging firearm in or near a dwelling house OR in or near a public place
6. Section 52 (1) - Presenting a firearm
7. Section 52 (2) - Presenting anything

Question 10

Section 45 - Unlawfully carrying

ELEMENTS

Answer 10

1. Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose
2. Carries
   OR
   Is in possession of
3. Firearm OR airgun OR pistol OR prohibited magazine OR restricted weapon OR explosives

Question 11

Define: Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Answer 11

Without legal right or justification, or genuine excuse in the circumstances

Question 12

Section 50A - Unlawful possession of prohibited firearm

ELEMENTS

Answer 12

1. In possession of
2. A prohibited firearm
3. Not authorised or permitted to be in possession by the act

Question 13

Section 50D - Unlawful carrying or possession of prohibited firearm in public place
ELEMENTS

Answer 13

1. Without lawful purpose
2. Carries
   OR
   In possession of
3. A prohibited firearm
4. In a public place

Question 14

Section 46 (1) - Unlawful carrying of an imitation firearm
ELEMENTS

Answer 14

1. Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose
2. Carries
3. An imitation firearm

Question 15

Section 48 - Discharging firearm without reasonable cause

ELEMENTS

Answer 15

1. Without reasonable cause
2. Discharges
3. A firearm OR airgun OR pistol OR restricted weapon
4. In or near a dwelling
   OR
   In or near a public place
5. So as to endanger property OR person
   Or so as to annoy OR frighten any person

Question 16

Section 52 (1) - Presenting a firearm
ELEMENTS

Answer 16

1. Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose
2. Presents
3. Firearm OR airgun OR Pistol OR restricted weapon
4. At any other person

Question 17

Section 52 (2) - Presenting anything
ELEMENTS

Answer 17

1. Except for some lawful or sufficient purpose
2. Presents
3. Anything
4. In the circumstances, is likely to lead that person to believe it is a firearm OR airgun OR pistol OR restricted weapon

Question 18

Define “presents”

Answer 18

Brandishes, deploys, or displays in threatening way