Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 70

      (1) A minor's permit granted to a person of 16 years and under 18 years of age authorises the holder to possess or use a firearm of a category specified in the permit only –

(a) under the supervision of –

(i) the holder of a licence; or

(ii) a person approved to supervise the use by minors of firearms to which the permit relates; and

(b) for the purpose of –

(i) receiving instruction in the safe use of the firearm; or

(ii) target shooting on an approved range.

      (2) A minor's permit granted to a person of 12 years and under 16 years of age authorises the holder to possess or use a firearm of a category specified in the permit only –

(a) under the supervision of –

(i) the holder of a licence; or

(ii) a person approved to supervise the use by minors of firearms to which the permit relates; and

(b) for the purpose of –

(i) receiving on an approved range instruction in the safe use of the firearm; or

(ii) target shooting on an approved range.