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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 18

18. Category H firearms licence

      (1) A Category H firearms licence for a purpose other than sport or target shooting applies to any–

(a) pistol; and

(b) air pistol.

      (2) A Category H firearms licence for a purpose other than sport or target shooting authorises the holder to possess or use only a pistol referred to in subsection (1) for the particular purpose specified in the licence.

      (3) A Category H firearms licence for sport or target shooting authorises the holder to possess or use any of the following:

(a) a pistol that does not exceed .38 inch calibre;

(b) a semi-automatic pistol that has a barrel length of 120 millimetres or more;

(c) a revolver that has a barrel length of 100 millimetres or more;

(d) a single-shot pistol that has a barrel length of 100 millimetres or more;

(e) a pistol that has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds or less.

      (4) A Category H firearms licence for sport or target shooting authorises the holder, with the approval of the Commissioner, to possess or use a prohibited pistol for the purpose of training for, and participating in, a prescribed event where pistols that have a calibre not exceeding .45 inch may be used.



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