FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SCHEDULE 4
FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SCHEDULE 4
Schedule 4—Storage requirements
1 Longarm licences for category A and B longarms
Sch. 4 item 1(1) substituted by No. 44/2021 s. 24(1).
(1) The firearm must be stored in a purpose-built steel storage receptacle that—
(a) is of a thickness of at least 1⸱6 mm that complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard 1594:2002 (as amended from time to time); and
(b) if the receptacle weighs less than 150 kilograms when it is empty, must be bolted to the structure of the premises where the firearm is authorised to be kept; and
(c) is locked with a lock of sturdy construction when the firearm is stored in it.
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item 1(2) substituted by No. 50/2007 s. 56(1).
(2) If more than 15 firearms are stored on the premises where the firearm is stored, the premises must be fitted with an intruder alarm system—
(a) the installation, maintenance and operation of which complies with Australian Standard 2201.1:2007 (as amended from time to time); and
(b) which, in the event of an intrusion, activates an audible alarm warning device and an external visible alarm warning light.
Sch. 4 item 1(3) amended by No. 22/1998 s. 43(Sch. item 17(a)).
(3) Any cartridge ammunition for the firearm must be stored in a locked container separate from the receptacle in which the firearm must be stored.
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item 1(4) inserted by No. 50/2007 s. 56(2).
(4) Subject to section 121, a firearm that is possessed, carried or used by a holder of a handgun security guard licence who is employed as a security guard must be stored by the person who employs the holder of the licence as a security guard at premises belonging to, or occupied by, the employer.
Sch. 4 item 1A inserted by No. 2/2018 s. 37.
The requirements for storage of a paintball marker are the same as those for the storage of a category A or B longarm provided for in item 1 of this Schedule.
Sch. 4 item 2 (Heading) inserted by No. 28/2003 s. 75(1).
2 Longarm licences for category C or category D longarms and handgun licences for general category handguns
Sch. 4 item 2(1) amended by No. 22/1998 s. 42(a), substituted by No. 44/2021 s. 24(2).
(1) The firearm must be stored in a purpose-built steel storage receptacle that—
(a) is of a thickness of at least 1⸱6 mm that complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard 1594:2002 (as amended from time to time); and
(b) if the receptacle weighs less than 150 kilograms when it is empty, must be bolted to the structure of the premises where the firearm is authorised to be kept; and
(c) is locked with a lock of sturdy construction when the firearm is stored in it.
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item 2(2) substituted by No. 50/2007 s. 56(1).
(2) If more than 15 firearms are stored on the premises where the firearm is stored, the premises must be fitted with an intruder alarm system—
(a) the installation, maintenance and operation of which complies with Australian Standard 2201.1:2007 (as amended from time to time); and
(b) which, in the event of an intrusion, activates an audible alarm warning device and an external visible alarm warning light.
Sch. 4 item 2(2A) inserted by No. 28/2003 s. 75(2), amended by No. 44/2021 s. 24(3).
(2A) The key to the receptacle in which the firearm is stored must—
(a) be carried by the holder of the licence; or
Sch. 4 item 2(2A)(b) amended by No. 44/2021 s. 24(3).
(b) be kept securely in a separate room from the receptacle—
when the receptacle is not being accessed.
Sch. 4 item 2(3) amended by Nos 22/1998 s. 43(Sch. item 17(b)), 44/2021 s. 24(4).
(3) Any cartridge ammunition for the firearm must be stored in a locked container separate from the receptacle in which the firearm must be stored.
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item 2(4) inserted by No. 50/2007 s. 56(2).
(4) Subject to section 121, a firearm that is possessed, carried or used by a holder of a handgun security guard licence who is employed as a security guard must be stored by the person who employs the holder of the licence as a security guard at premises belonging to, or occupied by, the employer.
3 Firearms collectors licences
(1) The firearm must be stored—
(a) on premises or a part of premises which is a permanent building with secure locks on all openings; and
(b) in a room—
(i) the walls of which are solid enough to be a substantial physical barrier to entry; and
(ii) any window of which is covered by security bars; and
(iii) any door to which is—
(A) of a solid material, or is covered by steel sheet or reinforced by firmly fixed steel mesh; and
(B) fitted with a lock of the dead latch type or an extra hasp or barrel bolt and padlock which is of such a nature as to reduce the possibility of the door being sprung from the jamb; and
(C) hinged with concealed hinge pins or with hinge pins which are welded to prevent the pins being removed; and
(c) in a container—
(i) which is made of steel or any other robust material; and
(ii) which must be firmly fixed to the wall or floor of the room; and
(iii) the doors of which are attached with concealed or welded hinges; and
(iv) which, when any firearm is stored in it, is locked with a lock which is so constructed as to prevent the doors of the container being easily sprung.
Sch. 4 item 3(2) substituted by Nos 28/2003 s. 75(3), 78/2005 s. 63, amended by No. 50/2007 s. 56(3).
(2) If—
(a) in the case of an antique handgun, more than 15 antique handguns are stored on the premises where the handgun is stored; or
(b) in any other case, more than 5 firearms are stored on the premises where the firearm is stored—
the premises must be fitted with an intruder alarm system—
(c) the installation, maintenance and operation of which complies with Australian Standard 2201.1:2007 (as amended from time to time); and
Sch. 4 item 3(2)(d) amended by No. 29/2011 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 38.3).
(d) which, in the event of an intrusion, activates an audible alarm warning device and an external visible alarm warning light.
Sch. 4 item 3(2A) inserted by No. 28/2003 s. 75(4).
(2A) The key to the container in which the firearm is stored must—
(a) be carried by the holder of the licence; or
(b) be kept securely in a separate room from the container—
when the container is not being accessed.
(3) The firearm must not be removed from the container except by the holder of the licence.
(4) Any bolt or firing pin which is required to be stored separately from the firearm it is a part of, must be stored in the same manner as is required for the storage of a firearm under a longarm licence for a category A or B longarm.
Sch. 4 item 3A inserted by No. 22/1998 s. 42(b).
3A Firearms collectors licences— section 122(1A)
The firearm must be stored in a receptacle—
(a) which is constructed of hard wood or steel that is not easily penetrable; and
(b) which, if it weighs less than 150 kilograms when it is empty, must be fixed to the frame of the floor or the wall of the premises where the firearm is kept in such a manner that it is not easily removable; and
(c) which when any firearm is stored in it is locked with a lock of sturdy construction.
Sch. 4 item 4 amended by No. 22/1998 s. 42(c)(i).
(1) The firearm must be stored in a receptacle—
(a) which is constructed of hard wood or steel that is not easily penetrable; and
(b) which, if it weighs less than 150 kilograms when it is empty, must be fixed to the frame of the floor or the wall of the premises where the firearm is kept in such a manner that it is not easily removable; and
(c) which, when any firearm is stored in it, is locked with a lock of sturdy construction.
Sch. 4 item 4(2) inserted by No. 22/1998 s. 42(c)(ii).
(2) Despite paragraph (1) of this item, the firearm may be displayed by being fixed to the wall of a room in a manner that makes it unable to be readily removed.
5 Firearms ammunition collectors licences
The ammunition must be stored in a receptacle—
(a) which is constructed of hard wood or steel that is not easily penetrable; and
Sch. 4 item 5(b) amended by No. 26/1997 s. 37.
(b) which, if it weighs less than 150 kilograms when it is empty, must be fixed to the frame of the floor or the wall of the premises where the ammunition is kept in such a manner that it is not easily removable; and
(c) which, when any ammunition is stored in it, is locked with a lock made of sturdy construction.
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