Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 21B

Issue of antique handgun collectors licences

21B. Issue of antique handgun collectors licences





(1) The Chief Commissioner may licence a person to possess or carry antique
handguns (that are not single shot antique handguns) for the purpose of
collecting any such handguns.

(2) The Chief Commissioner must not issue a licence under subsection (1)
unless the applicant-

   (a)  is and has been a member of an approved firearms collectors club that
        deals with the classes of firearms the person proposes to collect; and

   (b)  can demonstrate that the firearms collected will be of obvious and
        significant commemorative, historical, investment or thematic value;
        and

   (c)  is a member of an approved firearms collectors club, a nominated
        officer of which has endorsed the application, on behalf of the club.