Unlawful Carriage OR Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm Etc

Question 0

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose”?

Answer 0

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

Question 1

What are the ingredients for “Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives”?

Answer 1

Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose /
Carries OR
Is in possession of /
Firearm OR
Airgun OR
Pistol OR
Restricted weapon OR
Explosives.

Question 2

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Carries”?

Answer 2

Actually has the weapon on or about him or her.

Question 3

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Is in possession of”?

Answer 3

In their possession or under their control.

Question 4

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Firearm”?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Airgun”?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Pistol”?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Restricted weapon”?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

In relation to Unlawful carriage OR Unlawful possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Restricted weapon OR Explosives, what is the definition for “Explosives”?

Answer 8

Any substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect.