Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 20

General discretion of Chief Commissioner to refuse a junior licence

20. General discretion of Chief Commissioner to refuse a junior licence

The Chief Commissioner must not issue a junior licence-

   (a)  to a prohibited person; or

   (b)  unless the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that-

   (i)  the applicant is a fit and proper person to be permitted to carry a
        category A, B or C longarm or a general category handgun; and

   (ii) the applicant can possess, carry or use a firearm without being a
        danger to public safety or peace; and

   (iii) the applicant has satisfactorily completed a course in firearms
        safety approved by the Chief Commissioner and has a good knowledge of
        firearms law; and

   (iv) the issue of the licence is not against the public interest; or

   (c)  unless the application is made with the written consent of the parent
        or guardian of the applicant; or

   (d)  for any prescribed reason.

Division 6-Firearms collectors and heirlooms licences