Unlawful Carrying A Firearm

Question 1

ELEMENT 1: Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Answer 1

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

Question 2

ELEMENT 2: Carries OR Is in possession of

Answer 2

DEFINITION:
- Actually has the weapon on or about him or her.
- In their possession or under their control

Question 3

ELEMENT 3: Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited Magazine OR Restricted Weapon OR Explosives

Answer 3

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

• Anything which is capable of discharging projectiles by the use of gas or compressed air.
• Any firearm designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand includes any firearm under 762mm long.
• As defined in Section 2B of the Arms Act 1983.
• Any weapon declared as a restricted weapon by the Governor General eg Molotov cocktails.
• Any substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect.