OF14: Firearms and licences

Question 1

Definition of firearm

Answer 1

• discharge by force of explosion
• anything adapted to fire shot
• by completion

Question 2

Examples of prohibited firearms

Answer 2

• semi automatic
• pump action shotgun
• semi automatic/PAS with non detachable tubular magazine or magazines capable of holding more than 5 cartridges

Question 3

Examples of prohibited magazines

Answer 3

• capable of holding more than 5 cartridges (shot gun)
• capable of holding more than 10 cartridges (any other firearm ex. pistol)
• capable of holding 0.22 calibre or lower (any other firearm ex. pistol)

Question 4

Definition of air gun

Answer 4

Use of gas or compressed air to fire any shot

Question 5

Pistol

Answer 5

Designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand. Less than 762mm long

Question 6

Restricted weapon

Answer 6

Declared restricted by Governor General
e.g. grenades
molotov cocktails

Question 7

When does a firearms licence need to be renewed?

Answer 7

• Every 10 years

- 5 years if revoked, surrendered or previously not held a firearms licence

Question 8

How old to apply for licence

Answer 8

• 16 years old (airgun and firearm). Parental permission required
• 18 years old (firearm, doesn’t need for airgun)

Question 9

What is Category A for a FAL

Answer 9

Full licence for possession and use except pistols and restricted weapons

Question 10

What is Category B for FAL?

Answer 10

Pistols, must be member of pistol club

Question 11

What is Category C for FAL?

Answer 11

Collectors, theatre performances, restricted weapons

Question 12

What is Category D FAL?

Answer 12

Firearms dealers

Question 13

If moving house, when must licence holders notify police by?

Answer 13

Within 30 days

Question 14

If they do not have their licence on them and Police request to see it when must they produce it by?

Answer 14

Within 7 days of the demand at a police station