Arms Act 1983: Firearms And Licences

Question 0

What is the definition of airgun?

Answer 0

Any rifle/pistol from which a projectile can be discharged by use of gas or compressed air.

Question 1

What is the definition of a firearm?

Answer 1

Means anything from which a projectile can be discharged by force of explosion.

Question 2

What is the definition for imitation firearm?

Answer 2

Anything appearing to be a firearm whether or not capable of discharging a shot.

Question 3

What is the definition of a pistol?

Answer 3

Any firearm designed or adapted to be held in one hand and less than 762mm long.

Question 4

What is the definition of a restricted weapon?

Answer 4

As declared by the governor-general (molotov cocktail, grenades, rocket launchers).

Question 5

What is the definition of explosives?

Answer 5

Any substance capable of exploding (dynamite, tnt, marine distress flares)

Question 6

What is the definition of a MMSA?

Answer 6

Military style semi automatic, or a firearm which after being loaded, fires, ejects and chambers another cartridge with each trigger pull. Must have one or more….. Folding/telescopic butt, bayonet lugs, free standing pistol grip, flash suppressor, and magazine capable of holding more than 7 cartridges.

Question 7

How do you get a firearms licence?

Answer 7

• A person aged 16 years or over (16-18 need parents permission).
• Lodged with police who conduct enquiries to the applicants suitability.
• Applicant sits and passes firearms test, then licence is issued.
• Licence lasts 10 years.

Question 8

What are the licence categories?

Answer 8

Category A = Full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms (not pistols, restricted weapons or MSSAs).

Category B = Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club.

Category C = Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theaterical performances.

Category D = Firearms dealer.

Category E = Military style semi-automatic firearms.