Prohibited Weapons

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Control Weapons Act

Answer 1

Regulate possession and use of weapons (other than firearms) And body armour

Question 2

When can an accused person be prosecuted when found in possession/ use weapon

Answer 2

W/o approval of the Chief Commisoner of Police s8C

OR

An exemption from the Governor-in-Council s8B

Question 3

What is the definition of a

Prohibited Weapon

Answer 3

• Means an imitation firearm OR
• an article that is prescribed by the regulations to be a prohibited weapon

(see sched3 of CW Regulations 2011)

Best described as weapons solely for use against a person

Question 4

Under CWA what does a

Child mean

Answer 4

Person under the age of 18 years

Question 5

What does possession include

Answer 5

1. Actual physical possession
2. custody or control
3. having and exercising access either solely or in common with others

Question 6

What does Non-Government School

mean

Answer 6

Primary or secondary school

not run by the government

Question 7

What section of CWA sets out the prohibited weapon offences

what does it state

Answer 7

s5

s5(1) a person must not

a) bring into Vic OR
b) cause to be brought or sent into Vic OR
c) Manufacture, sell, purchase OR
d) display or advertise for sale

a prohibited weapon w/o an excemption under s8B or an approval under s8C

Question 8

What are the exemptions for prohibited weapons and body armour

Answer 8

• s8B Governor in Council may grant exemptions for classes of people.

eg sikhs allowed to carry a kirpan

• s8C Chief Commisioner May grant approval for individuals

Question 9

What is the power to require the production of

Approval

Answer 9

s8G CWA