FIREARMS ACT 1996

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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - NOTES

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(see s 2)

Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

• ACAT

• administrative unit

• bank

• chief police officer

• corrections officer

• daily newspaper

• foreign country

• indictable offence (see s 190)

• Minister (see s 162)

• nurse

• penalty unit (see s 133)

• person

• reviewable decision notice

• State

• territory authority

• veterinary surgeon.

"acquire"—

(a) a firearm or ammunition, for this Act—see section 8; and

(b) a firearm, for division 13.3 (Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns)—see section 192.

"acquirer", for part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms)—see section 142.

"active", for a member of an approved club, means—

(a) a member who takes part in the number and kind of activities prescribed under the regulations for the kind of approved club of which the person is a member; or

(b) for a member who is the holder of a licence other than a category H licence—a member who makes a personal contribution (other than a financial contribution) to the club in a way and to an extent that satisfies the registrar that the person is an active member of the club.

"adult firearms licence"—see section 46.

"airgun" means a firearm, other than a paintball marker, that—

(a) can propel, or is designed to propel, a projectile by means of—

(i) any gas or mixture of gases, including air but not including a gas or mixture of gases generated by an explosive; or

(ii) a spring; and

(b) is operated or designed for operation by means of a trigger or similar device.

"ammunition"—

(a) includes—

(i) a cartridge case fitted with a primer and projectile; and

(ii) a cartridge case fitted with a primer that contains a propelling charge and projectile; and

(iii) blank cartridges, airgun pellets, training cartridges or gas cartridges; and

(iv) anything else prescribed by regulation; but

(b) does not include—

(i) a paintball; or

(ii) something prescribed by regulation not to be ammunition.

"approved", for a collectors, hunting or shooting club, means a club of that kind approved under section 40.

"approved club" means a collectors, hunting or shooting club approved under section 40.

"approved firearms event "means an event involving firearms approved by the registrar under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by registrar).

"approved firearms training course "means a firearms training course approved by the registrar under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by registrar).

"approved paintball competition" means a paintball competition approved by the registrar under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by registrar).

"approved paintball range" means a paintball range approved by the registrar as prescribed by regulation.

"approved reason"—a person has an approved reason for requiring a starting pistol if the person—

(a) is an individual who is an official in relation to sporting competitions conducted by a prescribed sporting organisation, and the starting pistol is used while the person is acting in that capacity; or

(b) is a sporting organisation prescribed by regulation.

"approved shooting competition "means a shooting competition approved by the registrar under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by registrar).

"approved shooting range" means a shooting range approved by the registrar as prescribed by regulation.

"authorised club member" means a member of an approved club authorised by the registrar under section 39 to sell ammunition.

"authorised instructor" means a person authorised by the registrar under section 39 to give instruction in the use of firearms.

"authorised period", in relation to an individual interstate licensee, for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits)—see section 134.

"barrel length", for a pistol, means—

(a) for a revolver—the distance from the muzzle to the breech end of the barrel immediately in front of the cylinder, including any alteration that is permanently attached to, and not readily detachable from, the barrel; and

(b) for any other pistol—the distance from the muzzle to the point of the breech face (including the chamber) with the top slide forward and the breech face or bolt in the closed position, including any alteration that is permanently attached to, and not readily detachable, from the barrel.

"blank fire firearm" means a device that is designed for firing blank cartridges only, such as a starting pistol.

"buy" includes—

(a) buy by wholesale, retail, auction or tender; and

(b) obtain by barter or exchange.

"category", of firearm, means a category A firearm, category B firearm, category C firearm, category D firearm or category H firearm.

"category A firearm" means a firearm to which a category A licence applies.

"category B firearm" means a firearm to which a category B licence applies.

"category C firearm" means a firearm to which a category C licence applies.

"category D firearm" means a firearm to which a category D licence applies.

"category H firearm" means a firearm to which a category H licence applies.

"close associate," of a licensed firearms dealer—see section 16.

"composite entity"—see section 100.

"composite entity firearms licence"—see section 46.

"connected"—a thing is connected with an offence if—

(a) the offence has been committed in relation to it; or

(b) it will provide evidence of the commission of the offence; or

"corrections officer", for schedule 2 (Exemptions from Act)—see section 2.1.

"corresponding", for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits)—see section 134.

"corresponding law" means a law of a State, another Territory or New Zealand corresponding, or substantially corresponding, to this Act.

"corresponding order", in relation to a protection order or interim protection order, means an order under a law of a State, another Territory or New Zealand that has the same effect or substantially the same effect as a protection order or interim protection order.

"dispose", of a firearm—

(a) for this Act—see section 9; and

(b) for division 13.3 (Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns)—see section 192.

"domestic violence offence"—an offence is a domestic violence offence if the conduct making up the offence is domestic violence under the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008.

"employed" includes engaged.

"employee"—

(a) of a person, includes someone engaged by the person; and

(b) in relation to a government agency, means a public servant holding office, or a person employed, in the agency.

"executive officer", of a corporation, means a person (however described) who is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation's management, whether or not the person is a director of the corporation.

"explosive"—see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 73.

"firearm"—see section 6.

"firearm part" includes a barrel, breech, pistol slide, frame, receiver, cylinder, trigger mechanism, operating mechanism or magazine designed as, or reasonably capable of forming, part of a firearm.

"firearms dealer"—

(a) means an individual who, in the ordinary course of carrying on business—

(i) manufactures, acquires, disposes of (including by sale) or repairs firearms or firearm parts; or

(ii) possesses firearms for the purpose of disposing of, or repairing, them; or

(iii) possesses firearm parts for the purpose of disposing of, or repairing, them, or of manufacturing firearms; and

(b) includes an individual who is a club armourer for an approved club.

"foreign acquirer", for part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms)—see section 142.

"foreign firearms licence", for division 7.6 (Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences)—see section 122.

"genuine reason"—

(a) in relation to an adult firearms licence—see section 61; or

(b) in relation to a minors firearms licence—see section 91; or

(d) in relation to a temporary international firearms licence—see section 128.

"genuine reason of international visitor—"see section 128 (1) (b) (Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms).

"government agency" means—

(a) an administrative unit; or

(b) a Territory authority; or

"head", in relation to a government agency, means the chief executive who has control of the relevant administrative unit or other person who has administrative control of the agency.

"inoperable firearm" means a firearm that has been rendered inoperable in accordance with this Act.

"interim protection order"—

(a) see the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008, dictionary, definition of "interim order"; and

(b) includes an interim protection order made under the Domestic Violence Act 1986 and an interim restraining order made under the Magistrates Court Act 1930.

"interstate licence", for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits)—see section 134.

"licence" means a licence in force under this Act.

"licensee" means the holder of a licence.

"local licence", for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits)—see section 134.

"minors firearms licence"—see section 46.

"occupier", of premises, includes—

(a) a person believed on reasonable grounds to be an occupier of the premises; and

(b) a person apparently in charge of the premises.

"offence", for part 14 (Enforcement)—see section 202.

"owner and user particulars", in relation to a registered firearm, for part 11 (Registration of firearms and firearm users)—see section 155.

"paintball "means a projectile that primarily consists of a dye or similar substance designed to mark a person or object.

"paintball activity "includes a paintball competition.

"paintball marker "means a firearm designed to discharge a paintball.

"paintball range operator", for an approved paintball range, means a person licensed under this Act to operate the range.

"parental responsibility"—a person has parental responsibility for a child or young person if the person has parental responsibility for the child or young person under the Children and Young People Act 2008.

Note Parental responsibility is dealt with in the Children and Young People Act 2008, div 1.3.2.

"permit" means a permit in force under this Act.

"permit-holder" means the holder of a permit.

"permit to acquire", a firearm, means a permit to acquire the firearm issued under part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms).

"photograph" includes a digitised, electronic or computer generated image in a form approved by the registrar.

"pistol" means a firearm that—

(a) is reasonably capable of being raised and fired by 1 hand; and

(b) does not exceed any prescribed dimension.

"possession"—see section 10.

"premises" means the whole or any part of any land, building or other structure, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or place.

"principal", of a composite entity—see section 100.

"prohibited firearm"—see section 7.

"prohibited person", for part 13 (Firearms dealers)—see section 184.

"prohibited pistol" means a prohibited firearm mentioned in schedule 1, item 20, item 21 or item 22.

"protection order"—

(a) see the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008, dictionary, definition of "final order"; and

(b) includes a protection order made under the Domestic Violence Act 1986 and a restraining order made under the Magistrates Court Act 1930.

"public place" means any street, road, public park, reserve or other place that the public are entitled to use or that is open to, or used by, the public, whether on payment of money or otherwise.

"register" means the register of firearms provided for in section 156.

"registered" means registered for the time being under this Act.

"registered firearm" means a firearm registered under this Act.

"registered owner", of a firearm, means the person recorded in the register as the owner of the firearm.

"registered premises", for a firearm, means the premises in the ACT stated in the register as the premises where the firearm—

(a) is or is to be stored; or

(b) if the registered owner of the firearm is a licensed firearms dealer—may be available for sale.

"registered principal"—

(a) for a composite entity firearms licence—see section 100; and

(b) for a firearm—means the principal named in the composite entity firearms licence under which the firearm is held.

"registered user", of a firearm, means an individual recorded in the register as a user of the firearm.

"registrar" means the Registrar of Firearms appointed under section 33.

"responsible person", for a child or young person, means a person with parental responsibility for the child or young person.

"reviewable decision", for part 16 (Notification and review of decisions)—see section 258.

"security organisation—"see section 108 (2).

"sell" includes—

(a) sell by wholesale, retail, auction or tender; and

(b) dispose of by barter or exchange; and

(d) offer for sale, receive for sale, have in possession for sale or expose or exhibit for sale; and

(e) conduct negotiations for sale; and

(f) consign or deliver for sale.

"shooting gallery" includes a shooting gallery that is, or if dismantled is, portable.

"starting pistol" means a firearm the purpose of which is for use in the starting of racing events in sporting competitions.

"successfully appealed against"—an order is successfully appealed against if an appeal against the making of the order is upheld.

"temporarily store"—a firearm is temporarily stored by a licensed firearms dealer if—

(a) for a person who has possession of the firearm because of the death of the individual authorised to possess it—the dealer stores the firearm until the person is authorised, under this Act or another territory law, to otherwise dispose of it; or

(b) for a person who inherits the firearm and applies for a licence or permit in relation to the firearm—the dealer stores the firearm until the application is finally decided (including any application to the ACAT for review of the decision and any subsequent appeal).

"temporary international firearms licence"—see section 46.

"unregulated firearm—"see section 24.

"use", in relation to a firearm, means fire the firearm or hold it so as to cause a reasonable belief that it will be fired, whether or not it is capable of being fired.

Endnotes

1 About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws and expiries are listed in the legislation history and the amendment history. These details are underlined. Uncommenced provisions and amendments are not included in the republished law but are set out in the last endnote.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2 Abbreviation key

am = amended

ord = ordinance

amdt = amendment

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

def = definition

pres = present

dict = dictionary

prev = previous

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

(prev...) = previously

Assembly

pt = part

div = division

r = rule/subrule

exp = expires/expired

renum = renumbered

Gaz = gazette

reloc = relocated

hdg = heading

R[X] = Republication No

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

RI = reissue

ins = inserted/added

s = section/subsection

LA = Legislation Act 2001

sch = schedule

LR = legislation register

sdiv = subdivision

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

sub = substituted

mod = modified/modification

SL = Subordinate Law

o = order

underlining = whole or part not commenced

om = omitted/repealed

or to be expired

3 Legislation history

Firearms Act 1996 No 74

notified 20 December 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S328)

s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 1996 (s 2 (1))

remainder commenced 17 May 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S135)

as amended by

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 No 12

notified 16 May 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S127)

ss 1-3 commenced 16 May 1997 (s 2 (1))

remainder commenced 17 May 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S135)

Custodial Escorts (Consequential Provisions) Act 1998 No 67 pt 5

notified 23 December 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S212)

s 1, s 2 commenced 23 December 1998 (s 2 (1))

pt 5 commenced 23 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 51)

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1999 No 29

notified 21 May 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S24)

ss 1-3 commenced 21 May 1999 (s 2 (1))

remainder commenced 1 October 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No 37)

Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 44 pt 148

notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)

pt 148 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001 No S65)

Protection Orders (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 No 90 pt 1.7

notified LR 27 September 2001

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2001 (LA s 75)

pt 1.7 commenced 27 March 2002 (s 2, see Protection Orders Act 2001 s 3 and LA s 79)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 No 30 pt 3.27

notified LR 16 September 2002

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))

pt 3.27 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))

Legislation (Gay, Lesbian and Transgender) Amendment Act 2003 A2003-14 sch 1 pt 1.15

notified LR 27 March 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75)

sch 1 pt 1.15 commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)

Firearms (Prohibited Pistols) Amendment Act 2003 A2003-31 pt 2, sch 1

notified LR 30 June 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2, sch 1 commenced 1 July 2003 (s 2)

as modified by

Firearms (Compensation) Regulations 2003 SL2003-28 pt 2 (as am by SL2004-3)

notified LR 28 August 2003

reg 1, reg 2 commenced 28 August 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 29 August 2003 (reg 2)

Firearms (Extension of Amnesty) Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-3

notified LR 19 January 2004

reg 1, reg 2 commenced 19 January 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 20 January 2004 (reg 2)

Note These regulations only amend the Firearms (Compensation) Regulations 2003 SL2003-28.

as amended by

Dangerous Substances Act 2004 A2004-7 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 19 March 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 5 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-6)

Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 1 pt 1.15, sch 2 pt 2.35

notified LR 26 March 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.15, sch 2 pt 2.35 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Amendment Act 2005 A2005-13 sch 1 pt 1.9

notified LR 24 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 25 March 2005 (s 2)

Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-23 sch 1 pt 1.18

notified LR 18 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.18 commenced 2 June 2006 (s 2 (1) and see Crimes (Sentence Administration) Act 2005 A2005-59 s 2, Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 A2005-58, s 2 and LA s 79)

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-46 sch 2 pt 2.5

notified LR 17 November 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 November 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 18 November 2006 (s 2 (1))

Firearms Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25 pt 2, sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 15 July 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2, sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 15 January 2009 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)

ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 A2008-36 sch 1 pt 1.24

notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.24 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (3) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 A2008-46 sch 3 pt 3.10

notified LR 10 September 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 30 March 2009 (s 2)

as modified by

Firearms Regulation 2008 SL2008-55 s 81

notified LR 22 December 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 December 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

s 81 commenced 15 January 2009 (s 2 and see Firearms Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25, s 2 and LA s 79)

as amended by

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-19 pt 7

notified LR 1 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 7 commenced 29 September 2009 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.31

notified LR 1 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.31 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (No 3) A2009-44 sch 1 pt 1.10

notified LR 24 November 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 24 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 25 November 2009 (s 2 (2) (a))

4 Amendment history

Long title
long title sub A2008-25 amdt 1.1

Name of Act
s 1 sub A2008-25 amdt 1.2

Dictionary
s 2 om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1639
ins A2008-25 s 4

Notes
s 2A renum as s 3

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 2B renum as s 4

Notes
s 3 orig s 3
renum as s 5
pres s 3
(prev s 2A) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as s 3 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4 hdg orig s 4 hdg
sub 1999 No 29 notes
am R3 LA
s 4 orig s 4
am 1999 No 29 sch
defs reloc to dict A2008-25 s 6
om A2008-25 s 7
def acquire om A2008-25 s 5
def airgun om A2008-25 s 5
def ammunition om A2008-25 s 5
def approved range om A2003-31 amdt 1.2
def approved shooting range ins A2003-31 amdt 1.2
om A2008-25 s 5
def authorised instructor om A2008-25 s 5
def authorised member om A2008-25 s 5
def chief police officer om A2008-25 s 5
def composite entity om A2008-25 s 5
def dealer's licence om A2008-25 s 5
def determined fee om 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1640
def employee om A2008-25 s 5
def endorsed om A2008-25 s 5
def firearm om A2008-25 s 5
def firearm part om A2008-25 s 5
def firearms dealer om A2008-25 s 5
def firearms prohibition order om A2008-25 s 5
def genuine reason om A2008-25 s 5
def occupier om A2008-25 s 5
def possession om A2008-25 s 5
def principal om A2008-25 s 5
def prohibited firearm am A2003-31 amdt 1.3
om A2008-25 s 5
def prohibited pistol ins A2003-31 s 5
om A2008-25 s 5
pres s 4
(prev s 2B) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as s 4 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Important concepts
pt 1A hdg renum as pt 2 hdg

Meaning of firearm—Act
s 4A (prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A and then s 6

Meaning of prohibited firearm—Act
s 4AB renum as s 7

Meaning of acquire—Act
s 4AC renum as s 8

Meaning of dispose—Act
s 4AD renum as s 9

Meaning of possession—Act
s 4B (prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B and then s 10

Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 4BA renum as s 11

Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 4BB renum as s 12

Taking possession under credit contract
s 4BC renum as s 13

Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 4BD renum as s 14

Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 4BE renum as s 15

Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc—Act
s 4BF renum as s 16

Assessing suitability of individuals
s 4BG renum as s 17

Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 4BH renum as s 18

Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 4BI renum as s 19

Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 4BJ renum as s 20

Operation of Act
pt 1B hdg renum as pt 3 hdg

Government-owned firearms
s 4C (prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C and then s 21

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4CA ins A2003-31 amdt 1.4
om A2008-25 s 8

People responsible for certain actions etc
s 4D (prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D and then s 22

People exempt from Act etc
s 4E (prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E and then s 23

Unregulated firearms
pt 1C hdg renum as pt 4 hdg

Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 4G renum as s 24

Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 4H renum as s 25

Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 4I renum as s 26

Unregulated firearms—examination
s 4J renum as s 27

Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 4K renum as s 28

Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 4L renum as s 29

Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 4M renum as s 30

Declarations about firearms
pt 1D hdg renum as pt 5 hdg

Important concepts
pt 2 hdg orig pt 2 hdg
renum as pt 6 hdg
pres pt 2 hdg
(prev pt 1A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as pt 2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Principles and objects of Act
s 5 orig s 5
renum as s 31
pres s 5
(prev s 3) renum as s 5 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of firearm
s 6 hdg (prev s 4A hdg) ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 6 orig s 6
renum as s 32
pres s 6
(prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 6 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When possession and use not an offence
s 6A hdg ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 6A (prev s 6 (2)) renum 1999 No 29 sch
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1641, amdt 1.1642; A2003-31 amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6
om A2008-25 s 8

Diplomatic and consular representatives
s 6B hdg ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 6B (prev s 6 (3)) renum 1999 No 29 sch
am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1643-1.1645
om A2008-25 s 8

Meaning of prohibited firearm
s 7 orig s 7
renum as s 33
pres s 7
(prev s 4AB) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 7 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of acquire
s 8 orig s 8
renum as s 34
pres s 8
(prev s 4AC) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 8 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of dispose
s 9 orig s 9
om A2008-25 amdt 1.6
pres s 9
(prev s 4AD) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 9 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of possession
s 10 hdg (prev s 4B hdg) ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 10 orig s 10
renum as s 35
pres s 10
(prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 10 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 11 orig s 11
om A2008-25 amdt 1.7
pres s 11
(prev s 4BA) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 11 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 12 orig s 12
renum as s 36
pres s 12
(prev s 4BB) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 12 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minister's guidelines
s 12A renum as s 37

Taking possession under credit contract
s 13 orig s 13
renum as s 38
pres s 13
(prev s 4BC) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 13 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 14 orig s 14
renum as s 39
pres s 14
(prev s 4BD) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 14 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 15 orig s 15
renum as s 40
pres s 15
(prev s 4BE) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 15 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registrar's approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 15A renum as s 41

Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc
s 16 orig s 16
renum as s 42
pres s 16
(prev s 4BF) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 16 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms
s 16AA renum as s 43

Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 16AB renum as s 44

Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 16AC renum as s 45

Definitions of some licences—Act
s 16A renum as s 46

Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 16B renum as s 47

Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 16C renum as s 48

Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 16D renum as s 49

Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 16E renum as s 50

Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 16F renum as s 51

Assessing suitability of individuals
s 17 orig s 17
renum as s 52
pres s 17
(prev s 4BG) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 17 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 18 orig s 18
renum as s 53
pres s 18
(prev s 4BH) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 18 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 19 orig s 19
renum as s 54
pres s 19
(prev s 4BI) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 19 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 19A renum as s 55

Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 20 orig s 20
renum as s 56
pres s 20
(prev s 4BJ) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 20 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Operation of Act
pt 3 hdg orig pt 3 hdg
renum as pt 7 hdg
pres pt 3 hdg
(prev pt 1B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Requirement for licence etc
div 3.1 hdg renum as div 7.1 hdg

Licensing schemes—general
div 3.2 hdg renum as div 7.2 hdg

Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 3.2A hdg renum as div 7.3 hdg

Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 3.2B hdg renum as div 7.4 hdg

Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 3.2C hdg renum as div 7.5 hdg

Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 3.2D hdg renum as div 7.6 hdg

Permits
div 3.3 hdg (prev pt 3 div 3 hdg) renum R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
om A2008-25 s 25

Government-owned firearms
s 21 hdg (prev s 4C hdg) ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 21 orig s 21
renum as s 57
pres s 21
(prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 21 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

People responsible for certain actions etc
s 22 hdg (prev s 4D hdg) ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 22 orig s 22
renum as s 58
pres s 22
(prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 22 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—categories
s 22A renum as s 59

When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 22B renum as s 60

People exempt from Act etc
s 23 hdg (prev s 4E hdg) ins 1999 No 29 notes
s 23 orig s 23
renum as s 61
pres s 23
(prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 23 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 23A renum as s 62

Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 3A hdg renum as pt 8 hdg

Permits generally
pt 3B hdg renum as pt 9 hdg

Permits to acquire firearms
pt 3C hdg renum as pt 10 hdg

Unregulated firearms
pt 4 hdg orig pt 4 hdg
renum as pt 11 hdg
pres pt 4 hdg
(prev pt 1C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 4.1 hdg renum as div 11.1 hdg

Register of firearms
div 4.2 hdg renum as div 11.2 hdg

Registration of firearms
div 4.3 hdg renum as div 11.3 hdg

Registration of firearms users
div 4.4 hdg renum as div 11.4 hdg

Offences—registration
div 4.5 hdg renum as div 11.5 hdg

Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 24 orig s 24
renum as s 63
pres s 24
(prev s 4G) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 24 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 25 orig s 25
renum as s 64
pres s 25
(prev s 4H) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 25 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 26 orig s 26
renum as s 65
pres s 26
(prev s 4I) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 26 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—examination
s 27 orig s 27
renum as s 66
pres s 27
(prev s 4J) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 27 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 28 orig s 28
renum as s 67
pres s 28
(prev s 4K) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 28 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 29 orig s 29
renum as s 68
pres s 29
(prev s 4L) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 29 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 30 orig s 30
renum as s 69
pres s 30
(prev s 4M) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 30 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 30A renum as s 70

Declarations about firearms
pt 5 hdg orig pt 5 hdg
renum as pt 12 hdg
pres pt 5 hdg
(prev pt 1D hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearms declarations by registrar
s 31 orig s 31
renum as s 71
pres s 31
(prev s 5) sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 31 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.75

Effect of certain declarations
s 32 orig s 32
renum as s 72
pres s 32
(prev s 6) am 1999 No 29 sch; A2006-23 amdts 1.198-1.200
sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 32 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Administration
pt 6 hdg orig pt 6 hdg
renum as pt 13 hdg
pres pt 6 hdg
(prev pt 2 hdg) renum as pt 6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 6.1 hdg renum as div 13.1 hdg

Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 6.2 hdg renum as div 13.2 hdg

Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 6.3 hdg renum as div 13.3 hdg

Registrar of firearms
s 33 orig s 33
am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1653-1.1655
om A2008-25 s 19
pres s 33
(prev s 7) am A2008-25 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
renum as s 33 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Functions of registrar
s 34 orig s 34
om A2008-25 s 19
pres s 34
(prev s 8) am A2008-25 amdt 1.5
renum as s 34 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Delegation by registrar
s 35 orig s 35
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1656, amdt 1.1657
om A2008-25 s 19
pres s 35
(prev s 10) sub A2008-25 s 9
renum as s 35 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Reports and recommendations
s 36 orig s 36
renum as s 73
pres s 36
(prev s 12) sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1646; A2008-25 s 10
renum as s 36 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 36AA renum as s 74

Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting
s 36A renum as s 75

Minister's guidelines
s 37 orig s 37
renum as s 76
pres s 37
(prev s 12A) ins A2008-25 s 10
renum as s 37 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Amnesty
s 38 orig s 38
renum as s 77
pres s 38
(prev s 13) sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1646
am A2008-25 s 11
renum as s 38 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.76

Authorised instructors and club members
s 39 orig s 39
renum as s 78
pres s 39
(prev s 14) am A2003-31 amdt 1.7
sub A2008-25 s 12
renum as s 39 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Approval of clubs
s 40 orig s 40
om 2001 No 90 amdt 1.73
prev s 40
renum as s 79
pres s 40
(prev s 15) am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1647-1.1649
sub A2003-31 s 6
am A2008-25 amdt 1.8
renum as s 40 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 40A renum as s 80

Registrar's approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 41 orig s 41
renum as s 81
pres s 41
(prev s 15A) ins A2008-25 s 13
renum as s 41 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearms licences
pt 7 hdg orig pt 7 hdg
renum as pt 14 hdg
pres pt 7 hdg
(prev pt 3 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 14
renum as pt 7 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Requirement for licence etc
div 7.1 hdg orig div 7.1 hdg
renum as div 14.1 hdg
pres div 7.1 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 1 hdg) renum as div 3.1 hdg R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008-25 s 14
renum as div 7.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms
s 42 hdg (prev s 16 hdg) am 1999 No 29 s 4
s 42 orig s 42
renum as s 82
pres s 42
(prev s 16) am 1999 No 29 s 4
sub A2003-31 s 7; A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 42 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42A renum as s 83

Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 42D renum as s 84

Minors firearms licences—applications
s 42E renum as s 85

Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42F renum as s 86

Minors firearms licences—decision
s 42G renum as s 87

Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 42H renum as s 88

Minors firearms licences—categories
s 42I renum as s 89

When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 42J renum as s 90

Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42K renum as s 91

Minors firearms licences—form
s 42L renum as s 92

Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 42M renum as s 93

Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 42N renum as s 94

Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 42O renum as s 95

Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42P renum as s 96

Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42Q renum as s 97

Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 42R renum as s 98

Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42S renum as s 99

Definitions—Act
s 42U renum as s 100

Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 42V renum as s 101

Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42W renum as s 102

Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 42X renum as s 103

Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 42Y renum as s 104

Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 42Z renum as s 105

Composite entity firearms licence—principal's name
s 42ZA renum as s 106

When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZB renum as s 107

Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42ZC renum as s 108

Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 42ZD renum as s 109

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 42ZE renum as s 110

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 42ZF renum as s 111

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 42ZG renum as s 112

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 42ZH renum as s 113

Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 42ZI renum as s 114

Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 42ZJ renum as s 115

Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZK renum as s 116

Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZL renum as s 117

Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42ZM renum as s 118

Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42ZMA renum as s 119

Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZN renum as s 120

Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42ZO renum as s 121

Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 42ZOA renum as s 122

Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 42ZP renum as s 123

Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42ZPA renum as s 124

Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 42ZPB renum as s 125

Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 42ZPC renum as s 126

When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZPD renum as s 127

Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42ZQ renum as s 128

Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 42ZQA renum as s 129

Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZQB renum as s 130

Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZR renum as s 131

Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZRA renum as s 132

Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 42ZRB renum as s 133

Definitions—pt 3A
s 42ZS renum as s 134

Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence categories
s 42ZSA renum as s 136

Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 42ZT renum as s 136

Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 42ZU renum as s 137

Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences
s 42ZV renum as s 138

Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 42ZW renum as s 139

Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions
s 42ZX renum as s 140

Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms
s 43 orig s 43
am 1999 No 29 s 5
om A2008-25 s 24
prev s 43
renum as s 141
pres s 43
(prev s 16AA) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 43 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 44 orig s 44
om A2008-25 s 24
pres s 44
(prev s 16AB) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 44 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 45 orig s 45
renum as s 142
pres s 45
(prev s 16AC) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 45 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—applications
s 45A renum as s 143

Permits to acquire—decision
s 45B renum as s 144

Licensing schemes—general
div 7.2 hdg orig div 7.2 hdg
renum as div 14.2 hdg
pres div 7.2 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 2 hdg) renum as div 3.2 hdg R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008-25 s 16
renum as div 7.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Definitions of some licences—Act
s 46 orig s 46
renum as s 145
pres s 46
(prev s 16A) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 46 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def adult firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def minors firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16

Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms licensees
s 46A renum as s 146

When permits to acquire may be issued
s 46B renum as s 147

Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 47 orig s 47
renum as s 148
pres s 47
(prev s 16B) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 47 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 48 orig s 48
renum as s 149
pres s 48
(prev s 16C) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 48 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 48A renum as s 150

Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 48B renum as s 151

Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 48C renum as s 152

Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 49 orig s 49
renum as s 153
pres s 49
(prev s 16D) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 49 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Regulations about permits to acquire
s 49A renum as s 154

Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 4
s 49B renum as s 155

Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 50 orig s 50
renum as s 156
pres s 50
(prev s 16E) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 50 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Contents of register
s 50A renum as s 157

Register not available to public
s 50B renum as s 158

Two-yearly reviews
s 50C renum as s 159

Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 51 orig s 51
renum as s 160
pres s 51
(prev s 16F) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 51 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 51A renum as s 161

Firearm registration—decision
s 51B renum as s 162

Firearm registration—refusal
s 51C renum as s 163

Firearm registration notice
s 51D renum as s 164

End of firearm registration
s 51E renum as s 165

Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence
s 52 orig s 52
renum as s 166
pres s 52
(prev s 17) sub A2008-25 s 17
renum as s 52 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.76

Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 52A renum as s 167

User registration—application
s 52B renum as s 168

User registration—request for further information etc
s 52BA renum as s 169

User registration—decision
s 52BB renum as s 170

User registration—refusal
s 52C renum as s 171

Effect of registration as user
s 52D renum as s 172

User registration—period in force
s 52E renum as s 173

Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 52F renum as s 174

Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 52G renum as s 175

Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 52H renum as s 176

Authority conferred by licence—additional matters
s 53 orig s 53
renum as s 177
pres s 53
(prev s 18) am A2008-25 s 18
renum as s 53 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 7.3 hdg orig div 7.3 hdg
renum as div 14.3 hdg
pres div 7.3 hdg
(prev div 3.2A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as div 7.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—applications
s 54 orig s 54
renum as s 178
pres s 54
(prev s 19) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1650, amdt 1.1651; ss renum R3 LA (see 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1652)
sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 54 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 55 orig s 55
renum as s 179
pres s 55
(prev s 19A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 55 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 56 orig s 56
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 56
(prev s 20) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 56 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—decision
s 57 orig s 57
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1669, amdt 1.1670
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 57
(prev s 21) am 1998 No 67 s 17; 2001 No 90 amdt 1.67
sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 57 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—refusal
s 58 orig s 58
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 58
(prev s 22) am 2001 No 90 amdts 1.68-1.70
sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 58 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—categories
s 59 orig s 59
am A2003-31 amdt 1.13
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 59
(prev s 22A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 59 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 60 orig s 60
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 60
(prev s 22B) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 60 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 61 orig s 61
om A2008-25 s 26
pres s 61
(prev s 23) am A2003-31 s 8, s 9, amdts 1.8-1.10; table renum R12 LA
sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 61 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 62 orig s 62
renum as s 180
pres s 62
(prev s 23A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 62 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 63 orig s 63
renum as s 181
pres s 63
(prev s 24) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 63 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 64 orig s 64
renum as s 182
pres s 64
(prev s 25) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 64 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 65 orig s 65
renum as s 183
pres s 65
(prev s 26) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 65 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of prohibited person—pt 6
s 65A renum as s 184

Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 66 orig s 66
renum as s 185
pres s 66
(prev s 27) sub A2003-31 s 10; A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 66 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 66A renum as s 186

Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 66B renum as s 187

Registrar's statement whether person prohibited—application
s 66C renum as s 188

Registrar's statement whether person prohibited
s 66D renum as s 189

Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 66E renum as s 190

Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of collectors licences
s 67 orig s 67
renum as s 191
pres s 67
(prev s 28) sub A2003-31 s 10; A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 67 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Definitions—div 6.3
s 67A renum as s 192

Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of heirlooms licence
s 68 orig s 68
renum as s 193
pres s 68
(prev s 29) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 68 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Acquisition and disposal—records
s 68AA renum as s 194

Correction of recorded entries
s 68A renum as s 195

Offence—inspection of records
s 68B renum as s 196

Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 68C renum as s 197

Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of firearms dealer licences
s 69 orig s 69
renum as s 198
pres s 69
(prev s 30) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 69 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 70 orig s 70
renum as s 199
pres s 70
(prev s 30A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 70 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—form
s 71 orig s 71
renum as s 200
pres s 71
(prev s 31) am A2003-31 amdt 1.11
sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 71 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—replacements
s 72 orig s 72
renum as s 201
pres s 72
(prev s 32) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 72 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—conditions
s 73 orig s 73
renum as s 202
pres s 73
(prev s 36) sub A2008-25 s 20
renum as s 73 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 74 orig s 74
renum as s 203
pres s 74
(prev s 36AA) ins A2008-25 s 20
renum as s 74 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Production of evidence of identity
s 74A renum as s 204

Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting
s 75 hdg (prev s 36A hdg) sub A2008-25 s 21
s 75 orig s 75
renum as s 205
pres s 75
(prev s 36A) ins A2003-31 s 11
am A2008-25 s 21, s 22
renum as s 75 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

General powers on entry to premises
s 75A renum as s 206

Powers on entry—condition
s 75B renum as s 207

Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 75C renum as s 208

Power to seize things
s 75D renum as s 209

Receipt for things seized
s 75DA renum as s 210

Adult firearms licences—special conditions for collectors licences
s 76 hdg (prev s 37 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 23
s 76 orig s 76
renum as s 211
pres s 76
(prev s 37) am A2003-31 s 12; A2008-25 s 23
renum as s 76 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Warrants—application made other than in person
s 76A renum as s 212

Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 76B renum as s 213

Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 76C renum as s 214

Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 76D renum as s 215

Adult firearms licences—special conditions for paintball marker licences
s 77 orig s 77
renum as s 216
pres s 77
(prev s 38) sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 77 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 77A renum as s 217

Adult firearms licences—period in force
s 78 orig s 78
renum as s 218
pres s 78
(prev s 39) am 2001 No 90 amdt 1.71, amdt 1.72; A2005-13 amdt 1.37
sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 78 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 78A renum as s 219

Adult firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 79 orig s 79
om A2004-15 amdt 2.76
prev s 79
renum as s 220
pres s 79
(prev s 40) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 79 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 80 orig s 80
renum as s 221
pres s 80
(prev s 40A) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 80 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.26, amdt 3.27; A2009-19 s 25

Adult firearms licences—cancellation generally
s 81 orig s 81
renum as s 222
pres s 81
(prev s 41) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1658, amdt 1.1659; 2001 No 90 amdt 1.74; A2003-31 s 13, s 14; ss renum R7 LA (see A2003-31 s 15) ; A2005-13 amdt 1.38
sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 81 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.28

Adult firearms licences—cancellation of category H licences
s 82 orig s 82
renum as s 223
pres s 82
(prev s 42) sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 82 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 82A renum as s 224

Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 82B renum as s 225

Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 83 orig s 83
renum as s 226
pres s 83
(prev s 42A) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 83 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 7.4 hdg orig div 7.4 hdg
renum as div 14.4 hdg
pres div 7.4 hdg
(prev div 3.2B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 84 orig s 84
renum as s 227
pres s 84
(prev s 42D) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 84 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 84A renum as s 228

Alternative verdict for offences against s 84A (3)
s 84B ins A2003-31 s 18
om A2008-25 s 40

Minors firearms licences—applications
s 85 orig s 85
renum as s 229
pres s 85
(prev s 42E) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 85 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 86 orig s 86
renum as s 230
pres s 86
(prev s 42F) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 86 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—decision
s 87 orig s 87
renum as s 231
pres s 87
(prev s 42G) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 87 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 88 orig s 88
renum as s 232
pres s 88
(prev s 42H) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 88 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—categories
s 89 orig s 89
renum as s 233
pres s 89
(prev s 42I) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 89 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 90 orig s 90
renum as s 234
pres s 90
(prev s 42J) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 90 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 91 orig s 91
renum as s 235
pres s 91
(prev s 42K) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 91 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—form
s 92 orig s 92
renum as s 236
pres s 92
(prev s 42L) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 92 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 93 orig s 93
renum as s 237
pres s 93
(prev s 42M) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 93 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 93A renum as s 238

Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 94 orig s 94
renum as s 239
pres s 94
(prev s 42N) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 94 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 95 orig s 95
renum as s 240
pres s 95
(prev s 42O) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 95 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 96 orig s 96
renum as s 241
pres s 96
(prev s 42P) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 96 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 97 orig s 97
renum as s 242
pres s 97
(prev s 42Q) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 97 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.29, amdt 3.30; A2009-19 s 26

Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 98 orig s 98
renum as s 243
pres s 98
(prev s 42R) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 98 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.31

Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers
s 98A renum as s 244

Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 98B renum as s 245

Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 98C renum as s 246

Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 98D renum as s 247

Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 99 orig s 99
renum as s 248
pres s 99
(prev s 42S) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 99 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 99A renum as s 249

Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 7.5 hdg orig div 7.5 hdg
renum as div 14.5 hdg
pres div 7.5 hdg
(prev div 3.2C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Definitions—Act
s 100 orig s 100
renum as s 250
pres s 100
(prev s 42U) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 100 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def composite entity ins A2008-25 s 24
def principal ins A2008-25 s 24
def registered principal ins A2008-25 s 24

Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 101 orig s 101
renum as s 251
pres s 101
(prev s 42V) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 101 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 102 orig s 102
renum as s 252
pres s 102
(prev s 42W) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 102 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 103 orig s 103
renum as s 253
pres s 103
(prev s 42X) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 103 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 104 orig s 104
renum as s 254
pres s 104
(prev s 42Y) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 104 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 105 orig s 105
om A2008-25 s 45
pres s 105
(prev s 42Z) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 105 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licence—principal's name
s 106 orig s 106
renum as s 255
pres s 106
(prev s 42ZA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 106 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 107 orig s 107
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1683, amdt 1.1684
om A2004-15 amdt 2.76
pres s 107
(prev s 42ZB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 107 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 108 orig s 108
renum as s 256
pres s 108
(prev s 42ZC) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 108 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 109 orig s 109
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1685, amdt 1.1686
om A2004-15 amdt 2.79
pres s 109
(prev s 42ZD) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 109 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 110 orig s 110
renum as s 257
pres s 110
(prev s 42ZE) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 110 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 111 orig s 111
om A2008-25 s 47
pres s 111
(prev s 42ZF) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 111 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 112 orig s 112
om A2008-25 s 47
pres s 112
(prev s 42ZG) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 112 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 113 orig s 113
renum as s 258
pres s 113
(prev s 42ZH) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 113 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Review of decisions
s 113A renum as s 259

Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 114 orig s 114
renum as s 260
pres s 114
(prev s 42ZI) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 114 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Applications for review
s 114A renum as s 260A

Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 115 orig s 115
renum as s 261
pres s 115
(prev s 42ZJ) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 115 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 116 orig s 116
renum as s 262
pres s 116
(prev s 42ZK) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 116 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 117 orig s 117
renum as s 263
pres s 117
(prev s 42ZL) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 117 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 118 orig s 118
renum as s 264
pres s 118
(prev s 42ZM) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 118 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 119 orig s 119
renum as s 265
pres s 119
(prev s 42ZMA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 119 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.32, amdt 3.33; A2009-19 s 27

Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 120 orig s 120
renum as s 266
pres s 120
(prev s 42ZN) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 120 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.34

Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 121 orig s 121
renum as s 267
pres s 121
(prev s 42ZO) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 121 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 7.6 hdg (prev div 3.2D hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 122 orig s 122
renum as s 268
pres s 122
(prev s 42ZOA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 122 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 123 orig s 123
am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1689, amdt 1.1690
om A2008-25 amdt 1.9
pres s 123
(prev s 42ZP) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 123 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 124 orig s 124
renum as s 269
pres s 124
(prev s 42ZPA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 124 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 125 orig s 125
renum as s 270
pres s 125
(prev s 42ZPB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 125 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Approved forms
s 125A renum as s 271

Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 126 orig s 126
renum as s 272
pres s 126
(prev s 42ZPC) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 126 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 127 orig s 127
om 1999 No 29 sch
pres s 127
(prev s 42ZPD) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 127 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 128 orig s 128
renum as s 273
pres s 128
(prev s 42ZQ) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 128 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 129 orig s 129
renum as s 274
pres s 129
(prev s 42ZQA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 129 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 130 orig s 130
am 1999 No 29 sch
sub A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 130
(prev s 42ZQB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 130 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 131 orig s 131
sub A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 131
(prev s 42ZR) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 131 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 132 orig s 132
om 1999 No 29 sch
prev s 132
ins A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 132
(prev s 42ZRA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 132 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.35

Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 133 orig s 133
om 1999 No 29 sch
prev s 133
ins A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 133
(prev s 42ZRB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 133 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 8 hdg orig pt 8 hdg
renum as pt 15 hdg
pres pt 8 hdg
(prev pt 3A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as pt 8 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Definitions—pt 8
s 134 orig s 134
sub A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 134
(prev s 42ZS) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 134 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def authorised period ins A2008-25 s 24
def corresponding ins A2008-25 s 24
def interstate licence ins A2008-25 s 24
def local licence ins A2008-25 s 24

Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence categories
s 135 orig s 135
sub A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 7 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 135
(prev s 42ZSA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 135 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Amnesty
s 135A ins 1997 No 12 s 4
om 1999 No 29 sch
ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 8 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)

Compensation
s 135B ins 1997 No 12 s 4
om 1999 No 29 sch

Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 136 orig s 136
om 1999 No 29 sch
prev s 136
ins A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 136
(prev s 42ZT) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 136 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Compensation for licensed firearms dealers—other items
s 136A ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)

Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 137 orig s 137
ins A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 10 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 January 2009 (s 137 (5))
pres s 137
(prev s 42ZU) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 137 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol shooting—pistols
s 137A ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)

Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol shooting—other items
s 137B ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)

Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences
s 138 orig s 138
ins A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 12 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 138
(prev s 42ZV) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 138 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 139 orig s 139
ins A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 13 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 139
(prev s 42ZW) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 139 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions
s 140 orig s 140
ins A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 14 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 140
(prev s 42ZX) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 140 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-19 s 28

Permits generally
pt 9 hdg orig pt 9 hdg
om A2008-25 s 47
pres pt 9 hdg
(prev pt 3B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as pt 9 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

General power to issue permits
s 141 hdg (prev s 43 hdg) sub 1999 No 29 s 5
s 141 orig s 141
ins A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 141
(prev s 43) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 141 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire firearms
pt 10 hdg orig pt 10 hdg
renum as pt 16 hdg
pres pt 10 hdg
(prev pt 3C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as pt 10 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of acquirer and foreign acquirer—pt 10
s 142 orig s 142
ins A2003-31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 142
(prev s 45) sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 142 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—applications
s 143 (prev s 45A) ins 1999 No 29 s 6
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 143 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—decision
s 144 (prev s 45B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 144 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—refusal to issue generally
s 145 (prev s 46) am 2001 No 90 amdt 1.75, amdt 1.76; ss renum R4 LA (2001 No 90 amdt 1.77); A2006-23 amdt 1.201
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 145 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms licensees
s 146 (prev s 46A) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 146 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

When permits to acquire may be issued
s 147 (prev s 46B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 147 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—period in force
s 148 (prev s 47) am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1660-1.1662
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 148 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—replacements
s 149 (prev s 48) am A2003-31 s 16, s 17
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 149 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 150 (prev s 48A) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 150 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 151 (prev s 48B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 151 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 152 (prev s 48C) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 152 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—failing to give up suspended or cancelled permit to acquire
s 153 (prev s 49) am A2003-31 amdt 1.12
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 153 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Regulations about permits to acquire
s 154 (prev s 49A) ins 1999 No 29 s 7
sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 154 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registration of firearms and firearm users
pt 11 hdg orig pt 11 hdg
renum as pt 17 hdg
pres pt 11 hdg
(prev pt 4 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as pt 11 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 11.1 hdg (prev pt 4 div 1 hdg) renum as div 4.1 hdg R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 11
s 155 (prev s 49B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 155 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Register of firearms
div 11.2 hdg (prev pt 4 div 2 hdg) renum as div 4.2 hdg R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Register of firearms
s 156 (prev s 50) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 156 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Contents of register
s 157 (prev s 50A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 157 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Register not available to public
s 158 (prev s 50B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 158 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Two-yearly reviews
s 159 (prev s 50C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 159 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registration of firearms
div 11.3 hdg (prev pt 4 div 3 hdg) renum as div 4.3 hdg R3 LA (see also 2001 No 90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration—application
s 160 (prev s 51) am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1663-1.1665; ss renum R3 LA (see 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1666)
sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 160 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 161 (prev s 51A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 161 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration—decision
s 162 (prev s 51B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 162 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration—refusal
s 163 (prev s 51C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 163 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearm registration notice
s 164 (prev s 51D) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 164 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

End of firearm registration
s 165 (prev s 51E) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 165 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Cancellation of firearm registration
s 166 (prev s 52) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1667, amdt 1.1668; A2004-15 amdt 2.75
sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 166 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 167 (prev s 52A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 167 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registration of firearms users
div 11.4 hdg (prev div 4.4 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

User registration—application
s 168 (prev s 52B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 168 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

User registration—request for further information etc
s 169 (prev s 52BA) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 169 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

User registration—decision
s 170 (prev s 52BB) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 170 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

User registration—refusal
s 171 (prev s 52C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 171 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Effect of registration as user
s 172 (prev s 52D) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 172 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

User registration—period in force
s 173 (prev s 52E) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 173 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 174 (prev s 52F) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 174 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 175 (prev s 52G) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 175 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—registration
div 11.5 hdg (prev div 4.5 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 176 (prev s 52H) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 176 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unregistered firearms
s 177 (prev s 53) sub A2008-25 s 26
ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 177 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—requirements relating to registered firearms
s 178 (prev s 54) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 178 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—possessing firearm under another licence
s 179 (prev s 55) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 179 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Safe storage of firearms
pt 12 hdg orig pt 12 hdg
sub A2003-31 s 22
om R12 LA s 89
pres pt 12 hdg
(prev pt 5 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 27
renum as pt 12 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—failing to comply with storage requirements
s 180 (prev s 62) sub A2008-25 s 28
renum as s 180 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences
s 181 hdg (prev s 63 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 29
s 181 (prev s 63) am A2008-25 s 29, s 30
renum as s 181 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—storage requirements for category C, D and H licences
s 182 hdg (prev s 64 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 31
s 182 (prev s 64) am A2008-25 s 31, s 32
renum as s 182 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Seizure of firearms if storage requirements not met
s 183 (prev s 65) renum as s 183 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Firearms dealers
pt 13 hdg (prev pt 6 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 33
renum as pt 13 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 13.1 hdg (prev div 6.1 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of prohibited person—pt 13
s 184 (prev s 65A) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as s 184 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 13.2 hdg (prev div 6.2 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—firearms dealers to be licensed
s 185 (prev s 66) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 185 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 186 (prev s 66A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 186 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 187 (prev s 66B) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 187 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registrar's statement whether person prohibited—application
s 188 (prev s 66C) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 188 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Registrar's statement whether person prohibited
s 189 (prev s 66D) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 189 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 190 (prev s 66E) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 190 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—restrictions on acquisition and disposal of firearms by firearms dealers
s 191 (prev s 67) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 191 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 13.3 hdg (prev div 6.3 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Definitions—div 13.3
s 192 (prev s 67A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 192 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def acquire ins A2008-25 s 34
def dispose ins A2008-25 s 34

Offence—records generally
s 193 (prev s 68) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 193 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Acquisition and disposal—records
s 194 (prev s 68AA) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 194 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Correction of recorded entries
s 195 (prev s 68A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 195 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—inspection of records
s 196 (prev s 68B) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 196 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 197 (prev s 68C) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 197 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—monthly returns
s 198 (prev s 69) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1671, amdt 1.1672
sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 198 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Additional requirements for firearms dealers
s 199 hdg (prev s 70 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 35
s 199 (prev s 70) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1673, amdt 1.1674; A2008-25 s 36; ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 199 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Security of displayed firearms
s 200 orig s 200
renum as s 400
pres s 200
(prev s 71) am A2008-25 s 37
renum as s 200 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interstate transactions between dealers
s 201 orig s 201
renum as s 401
pres s 201
(prev s 72) renum as s 201 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Enforcement
pt 14 hdg (prev pt 7 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as pt 14 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 14.1 hdg (prev div 7.1 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Meaning of offence—pt 14
s 202 orig s 202
renum as s 402
pres s 202
(prev s 73) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 202 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Interpretation
div 14.2 hdg (prev div 7.2 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Power to enter premises
s 203 orig s 203
renum as s 403
pres s 203
(prev s 74) am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1675-1.1677
sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 203 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Production of evidence of identity
s 204 orig s 204
renum as s 404
pres s 204
(prev s 74A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 204 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Consent to entry
s 205 orig s 205
renum as s 405
pres s 205
(prev s 75) am A2003-14 amdt 1.57
sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 205 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

General powers on entry to premises
s 206 orig s 206
renum as s 406
pres s 206
(prev s 75A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 206 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Powers on entry—condition
s 207 orig s 207
renum as s 407
pres s 207
(prev s 75B) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 207 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 208 orig s 208
renum as s 408
pres s 208
(prev s 75C) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 208 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Power to seize things
s 209 orig s 209
renum as s 409
pres s 209
(prev s 75D) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 209 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Receipt for things seized
s 210 orig s 210
renum as s 410
pres s 210
(prev s 75DA) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 210 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Search warrants
div 14.3 hdg (prev div 7.3 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Warrants generally
s 211 orig s 211
renum as s 411
pres s 211
(prev s 76) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 211 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Warrants—application made other than in person
s 212 orig s 212
renum as s 412
pres s 212
(prev s 76A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 212 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 213 orig s 213
renum as s 413
pres s 213
(prev s 76B) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 213 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 213A renum as s 414

Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 214 orig s 214
renum as s 415
pres s 214
(prev s 76C) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 214 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 215 orig s 215
renum as s 416
pres s 215
(prev s 76D) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 215 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Things seized
div 14.4 hdg (prev div 7.4 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Access to things seized
s 216 (prev s 77) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1678, amdt 1.1679
sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 216 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 217 (prev s 77A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 217 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Enforcement—miscellaneous
div 14.5 hdg (prev div 7.5 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Damage etc to be minimised
s 218 (prev s 78) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 218 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 219 (prev s 78A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 219 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences
pt 15 hdg (prev pt 8 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 39
renum as pt 15 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—trafficking firearms
s 220 (prev s 79) ins A2008-25 s 39
renum as s 220 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
(7), (8) exp 15 January 2010 (s 220 (8))

Discharge etc of firearm—public places etc
s 221 (prev s 80) renum as s 221 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Discharge of firearm—general
s 222 (prev s 81) am A2003-31 amdt 1.14
renum as s 222 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner
s 223 hdg (prev s 82 hdg) sub 1998 No 67 s 18
s 223 (prev s 82) am 1998 No 67 s 18
renum as s 223 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 224 (prev s 82A) ins A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 224 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 225 (prev s 82B) ins A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 225 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unlawful disposal of firearms
s 226 (prev s 83) sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 226 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unlawful acquisition of firearms
s 227 (prev s 84) sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 227 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 228 (prev s 84A) ins A2003-31 s 18
sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 228 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Use of mail for sending firearms
s 229 (prev s 85) renum as s 229 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Use of mail for sending firearms outside ACT
s 230 (prev s 86) renum as s 230 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Advertising sale of firearms
s 231 (prev s 87) renum as s 231 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Means of delivering possession of firearms
s 232 (prev s 88) renum as s 232 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Transport of firearms and ammunition
s 233 (prev s 89) renum as s 233 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Transporting prohibited firearms or pistols
s 234 (prev s 90) renum as s 234 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Possession of spare barrels for firearms
s 235 (prev s 91) renum as s 235 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

On-the-spot inspection of firearms by police
s 236 (prev s 92) renum as s 236 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—disposal of firearms by unauthorised holders generally
s 237 (prev s 93) sub A2008-25 s 41
renum as s 237 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 238 (prev s 93A) ins A2008-25 s 41
renum as s 238 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-36 amdt 1.268

Unsafe firearms
s 239 (prev s 94) renum as s 239 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Shortening firearms
s 240 (prev s 95) renum as s 240 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Converting firearms
s 241 (prev s 96) renum as s 241 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Restrictions where alcohol or other drugs concerned
s 242 (prev s 97) am A2008-25 s 42
renum as s 242 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—selling ammunition generally
s 243 (prev s 98) am A2003-31 amdt 1.15
sub A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 243 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers
s 244 (prev s 98A) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 244 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 245 (prev s 98B) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 245 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 246 (prev s 98C) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 246 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 247 (prev s 98D) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 247 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—acquiring ammunition
s 248 (prev s 99) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1680, amdt 1.1681; ss renum R3 LA (see 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1682)
sub A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 248 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 249 (prev s 99A) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 249 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Modification of firearms
s 250 (prev s 100) renum as s 250 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Approval of modifications
s 251 (prev s 101) renum as s 251 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences—defacing, altering and removing identification marks
s 252 (prev s 102) sub A2008-25 s 44
renum as s 252 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Pawning of firearms
s 253 (prev s 103) renum as s 253 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Production of licence or permit on demand
s 254 (prev s 104) renum as s 254 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Requirement to notify change of address
s 255 (prev s 106) renum as s 255 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Misuse of licences and permits
s 256 (prev s 108) am A2004-15 amdt 2.76, amdt 2.77; pars renum R11 LA (see A2004-15 amdt 2.78)
renum as s 256 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms
s 257 (prev s 110) sub A2008-25 s 46
renum as s 257 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Notification and review of decisions
pt 16 hdg (prev pt 10 hdg) renum as pt 16 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.269

Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 16
s 258 (prev s 113) am A2003-31 amdts 1.16-1.18; pars renum R7 LA (see A2003-31 amdt 1.19
sub A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 258 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.269

Review of decisions
s 259 (prev s 113A) ins A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 259 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
om A2008-36 amdt 1.269

Reviewable decision notices
s 260 (prev s 114) am A2003-31 amdt 1.20
sub A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 260 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.269

Applications for review
s 260A (prev s 114A) renum as s 260A R17 LA
ins A2008-36 amdt 1.269

Miscellaneous provisions
pt 17 hdg (prev pt 11 hdg) renum as pt 17 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Disclosure by health professionals of certain information
s 261 (prev s 115) sub A2003-31 s 19
am A2006-46 amdt 2.19
renum as s 261 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Disposal of surrendered or seized firearms
s 262 (prev s 116) sub A2008-25 s 49
renum as s 262 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Disposal of uncollected firearms
s 263 (prev s 117) renum as s 263 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Certificates of safety
s 264 (prev s 118) renum as s 264 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Acts and omissions of representatives
s 265 (prev s 119) sub A2004-15 amdt 1.17
renum as s 265 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Third-party interests—complaints to registrar
s 266 (prev s 120) renum as s 266 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Investigations
s 267 (prev s 121) renum as s 267 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Offences by corporations
s 268 (prev s 122) am 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1687, amdt 1.1688; A2008-25 s 50
renum as s 268 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Evidentiary certificates
s 269 (prev s 124) am A2004-15 amdt 2.80
sub A2008-25 s 51
renum as s 269 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Determination of fees
s 270 (prev s 125) sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1691; A2008-25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 270 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Approved forms
s 271 (prev s 125A) ins 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1691
sub A2008-25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 271 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Regulation-making power
s 272 hdg (prev s 126 hdg) sub 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1692
s 272 (prev s 126) am 2001 No 44 amdts 1.1693-1.1697, amdt 1.1699; pars renum R3 LA (see 2001 No 44 amdt 1.1698); pars renum R4 LA; A2003-31 s 20, s 21; A2004-7 amdt 1.3; A2008-25 ss 52-56; ss and pars renum R17 LA
renum as s 272 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensing of entities to operate approved shooting ranges
s 273 (prev s 128) sub A2008-25 s 57
renum as s 273 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Licensing of entities to operate approved paintball ranges
s 274 (prev s 129) sub A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 6 (as am SL2004-3 reg 4) (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
ins A2008-25 s 57
renum as s 274 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)

Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting
s 275 ins A2009-44 amdt 1.26

Transitional
pt 20 hdg renum as pt 25 hdg

Transitional
pt 25 hdg (prev pt 20 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as pt 25 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Definitions—pt 25
s 400 (prev s 200) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 400 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
def commencement day ins A2008-25 s 58
def pre-commencement Act ins A2008-25 s 58

Pre-commencement Act partnerships
s 401 (prev s 201) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 401 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act—fit and proper
s 402 (prev s 202) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 402 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act applications for licences
s 403 (prev s 203) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 403 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act applications for permits
s 404 (prev s 204) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 404 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act licences
s 405 (prev s 205) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 405 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act minor's firearms permits
s 406 (prev s 206) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 406 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act internationally protected people temporary licences
s 407 (prev s 207) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 407 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act international visitors temporary permits
s 408 (prev s 208) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 408 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act—suspensions
s 409 (prev s 209) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 409 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act—applications for registration of firearm
s 410 (prev s 210) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 410 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act—register
s 411 (prev s 211) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 411 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act—endorsement of licences
s 412 (prev s 212) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 412 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Pre-commencement Act certificates
s 413 (prev s 213) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 413 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 414 (prev s 213A) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 414 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-13)

Transitional regulations
s 415 (prev s 214) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 415 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Expiry—pt 25
s 416 (prev s 215) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 416 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting
s 416A ins as mod SL2008-55 s 81
mod lapsed 25 November 2009 (SL2008-55 s 81 om by A2009-44 amdt 1.27)

Prohibited firearms
sch 1 hdg am A2008-25 amdt 1.11
sch 1 am A2008-25 ss 59-67; items renum R17 LA

Exemptions from Act
sch 2 note ins A2003-31 amdt 1.21
sch 2 am A2003-31 s 23
sub A2008-25 s 68
am A2009-19 s 29; items renum R21 LA

Amounts of compensation
sch 2A ins 1997 No 12 s 5
om 1999 No 29 sch

Licence categories and authority conferred
sch 3 om 1999 No 29 sch
ins A2008-25 s 68

Reviewable decisions
sch 4 ins A2008-25 s 68
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.270
item 43, item 44 exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))

Dictionary
dict ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-36 amdt 1.271, amdt 1.272; A2009-20 amdt 3.77
def acquire ins A2008-25 s 69
def acquirer ins A2008-25 s 69
def active sub A2003-31 s 4
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def adult firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def airgun ins A2008-25 s 69
def ammunition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved ins A2003-31 amdt 1.1
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def approved club sub A2003-31 amdt 1.1
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def approved firearms event ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved firearms training course ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved paintball competition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved paintball range ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved reason ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved shooting competition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved shooting range ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised club member ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised instructor ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised period ins A2008-25 s 69
def barrel length ins A2003-31 s 5
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def blank fire firearm reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def buy ins A2008-25 s 69
def category ins A2008-25 s 69
def category A firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category B firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category C firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category D firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category H firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def close associate ins A2008-25 s 69
def composite entity ins A2008-25 s 69
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def connected ins A2008-25 s 69
def corrections officer ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding law ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding order sub 2001 No 90 amdt 1.64
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def dispose ins A2008-25 s 69
def domestic violence offence ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-46 amdt 3.36
def employed ins A2008-25 s 69
def employee ins A2008-25 s 69
def executive officer ins A2008-25 s 69
def explosive sub A2004-7 amdt 1.2
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def firearm part ins A2008-25 s 69
def firearms dealer ins A2008-25 s 69
def foreign acquirer ins A2008-25 s 69
def foreign firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def genuine reason ins A2008-25 s 69
def genuine reason of international visitor ins A2008-25 s 69
def government agency reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def head reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def inoperable firearm reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def interim protection order ins 2001 No 90 amdt 1.65
am A2005-13 amdt 1.36
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
am A2008-46 amdt 3.37
def interstate licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def licence reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def licensee reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def local licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def minors firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def occupier ins A2008-25 s 69
def offence ins A2008-25 s 69
def owner and user particulars ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball activity ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball marker ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball range operator ins A2008-25 s 69
def parental responsibility ins A2008-25 s 69
note 2 exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008-19, s 2 and CN2008-13)
def permit reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def permit-holder ins A2008-25 s 69
def permit to acquire ins A2008-25 s 69
def photograph ins A2008-25 s 69
def pistol reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def possession ins A2008-25 s 69
def premises reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def principal ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited person ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited pistol ins A2008-25 s 69
def protection order ins 2001 No 90 amdt 1.66
am A2005-13 amdt 1.36
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
am A2008-46 amdt 3.38
def public place am 2002 No 30 amdt 3.371
reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def register reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def registered reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def registered firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered owner ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered premises ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered principal ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered user ins A2008-25 s 69
def registrar reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def responsible person ins A2008-25 s 69
def reviewable decision ins A2008-25 s 69
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.273
def security organisation ins A2008-25 s 69
def sell ins A2008-25 s 69
def shooting gallery reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def starting pistol reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def successfully appealed against ins A2008-25 s 69
def temporarily store ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-36 amdt 1.274
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def unregulated firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def use reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6

5 Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1
31 May 1997

17 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998

A1997-12

amendments by A1997-12

R1 (RI)
5 Aug 2003

17 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998

A1997-12

reissue of printed version

R1A
5 Aug 2003

23 Dec 1998–
30 Sept 1999

A1998-67

amendments by A1998-67

R2
30 Apr 2000

1 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001

A1999-29

amendments by A1999-29

R2 (RI)
5 Aug 2003

1 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001

A1999-29

reissue of printed version

R3
26 Oct 2001

12 Sept 2001–
26 Mar 2002

A2001-90

amendments by A2001-44

R4
27 Mar 2002

27 Mar 2002–
16 Sept 2002

A2001-90

amendments by A2001-90

R5 (RI)
23 Oct 2002

17 Sept 2002–
27 Mar 2003

A2002-30

amendments by A2002-30 reissue for textual correction in s 22

R6
28 Mar 2003

28 Mar 2003–
30 June 2003

A2003-14

amendments by A2003-14

R7
1 July 2003

1 July 2003–
28 Aug 2003

A2003-31

amendments by A2003-31

R8
29 Aug 2003

29 Aug 2003–
19 Jan 2004

A2003-31

modification by SL2003-28

R9
20 Jan 2004

20 Jan 2004–
4 Apr 2004

A2003-31

amendment by SL2004-3 to modification by SL2003-28

R10
5 Apr 2004

5 Apr 2004–
8 Apr 2004

A2004-7

amendments by A2004-7

R11
9 Apr 2004

9 Apr 2004–
1 July 2004

A2004-15

amendments by A2004-15

R12
2 July 2004

2 July 2004–
24 Mar 2005

A2004-15

commenced expiry

R13*
25 Mar 2005

25 Mar 2005–
1 June 2006

A2005-13

amendments by A2005-13

R14
2 June 2006

2 June 2006–
17 Nov 2006

A2006-23

amendments by A2006-23

R15
18 Nov 2006

18 Nov 2006–
1 Jan 2009

A2006-46

amendments by A2006-46

R16
2 Jan 2009

2 Jan 2009–
14 Jan 2009

A2008-46

commenced expiry

R17
15 Jan 2009

15 Jan 2009–
1 Feb 2009

SL2008-55

amendments by A2008-25, modifications by SL2008-55 and general renumbering

R18
2 Feb 2009

2 Feb 2009–
29 Mar 2009

SL2008-55

amendments by A2008-36

R19
30 Mar 2009

30 Mar 2009–
21 Sept 2009

SL2008-55

amendments by A2008-46

R20
22 Sept 2009

22 Sept 2009–
28 Sept 2009

A2009-20

amendments by A2009-20

R21
29 Sept 2009

29 Sept 2009–
24 Nov 2009

A2009-20

amendments by A2009-19

Republication No and date	Effective	Last amendment made by	Republication for
R1 31 May 1997	17 May 1997– 22 Dec 1998	A1997-12	amendments by A1997-12
R1 (RI) 5 Aug 2003	17 May 1997– 22 Dec 1998	A1997-12	reissue of printed version
R1A 5 Aug 2003	23 Dec 1998– 30 Sept 1999	A1998-67	amendments by A1998-67
R2 30 Apr 2000	1 Oct 1999– 11 Sept 2001	A1999-29	amendments by A1999-29
R2 (RI) 5 Aug 2003	1 Oct 1999– 11 Sept 2001	A1999-29	reissue of printed version
R3 26 Oct 2001	12 Sept 2001– 26 Mar 2002	A2001-90	amendments by A2001-44
R4 27 Mar 2002	27 Mar 2002– 16 Sept 2002	A2001-90	amendments by A2001-90
R5 (RI) 23 Oct 2002	17 Sept 2002– 27 Mar 2003	A2002-30	amendments by A2002-30 reissue for textual correction in s 22
R6 28 Mar 2003	28 Mar 2003– 30 June 2003	A2003-14	amendments by A2003-14
R7 1 July 2003	1 July 2003– 28 Aug 2003	A2003-31	amendments by A2003-31
R8 29 Aug 2003	29 Aug 2003– 19 Jan 2004	A2003-31	modification by SL2003-28
R9 20 Jan 2004	20 Jan 2004– 4 Apr 2004	A2003-31	amendment by SL2004-3 to modification by SL2003-28
R10 5 Apr 2004	5 Apr 2004– 8 Apr 2004	A2004-7	amendments by A2004-7
R11 9 Apr 2004	9 Apr 2004– 1 July 2004	A2004-15	amendments by A2004-15
R12 2 July 2004	2 July 2004– 24 Mar 2005	A2004-15	commenced expiry
R13* 25 Mar 2005	25 Mar 2005– 1 June 2006	A2005-13	amendments by A2005-13
R14 2 June 2006	2 June 2006– 17 Nov 2006	A2006-23	amendments by A2006-23
R15 18 Nov 2006	18 Nov 2006– 1 Jan 2009	A2006-46	amendments by A2006-46
R16 2 Jan 2009	2 Jan 2009– 14 Jan 2009	A2008-46	commenced expiry
R17 15 Jan 2009	15 Jan 2009– 1 Feb 2009	SL2008-55	amendments by A2008-25, modifications by SL2008-55 and general renumbering
R18 2 Feb 2009	2 Feb 2009– 29 Mar 2009	SL2008-55	amendments by A2008-36
R19 30 Mar 2009	30 Mar 2009– 21 Sept 2009	SL2008-55	amendments by A2008-46
R20 22 Sept 2009	22 Sept 2009– 28 Sept 2009	A2009-20	amendments by A2009-20
R21 29 Sept 2009	29 Sept 2009– 24 Nov 2009	A2009-20	amendments by A2009-19

6 Renumbered provisions

as made by Firearms Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25, amdt 1.12 and under the Legislation Act 2001

previous number

provision heading

renumbered or inserted as

part 1

Preliminary

part 1

1

Name of Act

1

2

Dictionary

2

2A

Notes

3

2B

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

4

part 1A

Important concepts

part 2

3

Principles and objects of Act

5

4A

Meaning of firearm—Act

6

4AB

Meaning of prohibited firearm—Act

7

4AC

Meaning of acquire—Act

8

4AD

Meaning of dispose—Act

9

4B

Meaning of possession—Act

10

4BA

Evidence of possession—firearms at premises

11

4BB

Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm

12

4BC

Taking possession under credit contract

13

4BD

Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily

14

4BE

Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store

15

4BF

Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc—Act

16

4BG

Assessing suitability of individuals

17

4BH

Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria

18

4BI

Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria

19

4BJ

Approval of courses etc by registrar

20

part 1B

Operation of Act

part 3

4C

Government-owned firearms

21

4D

People responsible for certain actions etc

22

4E

People exempt from Act etc

23

part 1C

Unregulated firearms

part 4

4G

Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act

24

4H

Unregulated firearms—seizure by police

25

4I

Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure

26

4J

Unregulated firearms—examination

27

4K

Unregulated firearms—access to things seized

28

4L

Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize

29

4M

Unregulated firearms—forfeiture

30

part 1D

Declarations about firearms

part 5

5

Firearms declarations by registrar

31

6

Effect of certain declarations

32

part 2

Administration

part 6

7

Registrar of firearms

33

8

Functions of registrar

34

10

Delegation by registrar

35

12

Reports and recommendations

36

12A

Minister's guidelines

37

13

Amnesty

38

14

Authorised instructors and club members

39

15

Approval of clubs

40

15A

Registrar's approval to possess ammunition as collector

41

part 3

Firearms licences

part 7

division 3.1

Requirement for licence etc

division 7.1

16

Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms

42

16AA

Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms

43

16AB

Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms

44

16AC

Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc

45

division 3.2

Licensing schemes—general

division 7.2

16A

Definitions of some licences—Act

46

16B

Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences

47

16C

Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled

48

16D

Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence

49

16E

Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences

50

16F

Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications

51

17

Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence

52

18

am = amended	ord = ordinance
amdt = amendment	orig = original
ch = chapter	par = paragraph/subparagraph
def = definition	pres = present
dict = dictionary	prev = previous
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative	(prev...) = previously
Assembly	pt = part
div = division	r = rule/subrule
exp = expires/expired	renum = renumbered
Gaz = gazette	reloc = relocated
hdg = heading	R[X] = Republication No
IA = Interpretation Act 1967	RI = reissue
ins = inserted/added	s = section/subsection
LA = Legislation Act 2001	sch = schedule
LR = legislation register	sdiv = subdivision
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996	sub = substituted
mod = modified/modification	SL = Subordinate Law
o = order	underlining = whole or part not commenced
om = omitted/repealed	or to be expired

previous number	provision heading	renumbered or inserted as
part 1	Preliminary	part 1
1	Name of Act	1
2	Dictionary	2
2A	Notes	3
2B	Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc	4
part 1A	Important concepts	part 2
3	Principles and objects of Act	5
4A	Meaning of firearm—Act	6
4AB	Meaning of prohibited firearm—Act	7
4AC	Meaning of acquire—Act	8
4AD	Meaning of dispose—Act	9
4B	Meaning of possession—Act	10
4BA	Evidence of possession—firearms at premises	11
4BB	Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm	12
4BC	Taking possession under credit contract	13
4BD	Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily	14
4BE	Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store	15
4BF	Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc—Act	16
4BG	Assessing suitability of individuals	17
4BH	Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria	18
4BI	Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria	19
4BJ	Approval of courses etc by registrar	20
part 1B	Operation of Act	part 3
4C	Government-owned firearms	21
4D	People responsible for certain actions etc	22
4E	People exempt from Act etc	23
part 1C	Unregulated firearms	part 4
4G	Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act	24
4H	Unregulated firearms—seizure by police	25
4I	Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure	26
4J	Unregulated firearms—examination	27
4K	Unregulated firearms—access to things seized	28
4L	Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize	29
4M	Unregulated firearms—forfeiture	30
part 1D	Declarations about firearms	part 5
5	Firearms declarations by registrar	31
6	Effect of certain declarations	32
part 2	Administration	part 6
7	Registrar of firearms	33
8	Functions of registrar	34
10	Delegation by registrar	35
12	Reports and recommendations	36
12A	Minister's guidelines	37
13	Amnesty	38
14	Authorised instructors and club members	39
15	Approval of clubs	40
15A	Registrar's approval to possess ammunition as collector	41
part 3	Firearms licences	part 7
division 3.1	Requirement for licence etc	division 7.1
16	Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms	42
16AA	Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms	43
16AB	Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms	44
16AC	Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc	45
division 3.2	Licensing schemes—general	division 7.2
16A	Definitions of some licences—Act	46
16B	Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences	47
16C	Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled	48
16D	Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence	49
16E	Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences	50
16F	Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications	51
17	Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence	52
18