Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 5

Offence for prohibited person to possess, carry or use a firearm

5. Offence for prohibited person to possess, carry or use a firearm



(1) A prohibited person must not possess, carry or use a registered firearm.

Penalty: 1200 penalty units or 10 years imprisonment.

(1A) A prohibited person must not possess, carry or use a firearm that is not
registered.

Penalty: 1800 penalty units or 15 years imprisonment.

(2) A prohibited person must not possess, carry or use-

   (a)  a silencer; or

   (b)  any other prescribed item.

Penalty: 480 penalty units or 8 years imprisonment.