Presenting A Firearm

Question 0

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose”?

Answer 0

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

Question 1

What are the ingredients for “Presenting a Firearm”?

Answer 1

Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose /
Presents /
Firearm OR
Airgun OR
Pistol OR
Restricted weapon /
At any other person.

Question 2

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Presents”?

Answer 2

Brandishing, deploying or displaying in a threatening way.

Question 3

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Firearm”?

Answer 3

Anything from which a shot, bullet or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

Question 4

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Airgun”?

Answer 4

Anything which is capable of discharging projectiles by the use of gas or compressed air.

Question 5

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Pistol”?

Answer 5

Any firearm designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm under 762mm long.

Question 6

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “Restricted weapon”?

Answer 6

Any weapon declared as a restricted weapon by the Governor General eg Molotov Cocktail.

Question 7

In relation to Presenting a Firearm, what is the definition for “At any other person”?

Answer 7

Must be another person.