Firearms Act 1996 (ACT)
Firearms Act 1996
A1996-74
Republication No 64
Effective: 16 November 2025
Republication date: 16 November 2025
Last amendment made by A2025‑29
About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Firearms Act 1996 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 November 2025.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.
Kinds of republications
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The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.
Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.
This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
Uncommenced provisions and amendments
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Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).
Firearms Act 1996
Contents
Page
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of Act 2
2 Dictionary 2
3 Notes 2
4Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 2
Part 2 Important concepts
5 Principles and objects of Act 4
6 Meaning of firearm 5
7 Meaning of prohibited firearm 6
8 Meaning of acquire 7
9 Meaning of dispose 8
10 Meaning of possession 8
11 Evidence of possession—firearms at premises 9
12 Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm 10
13 Taking possession under credit contract 10
14 Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily 11
15 Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store 12
16 Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc 13
17 Assessing suitability of individuals 14
18 Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria 15
18A Protection of security sensitive information 18
18B ACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive information 18
18C ACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive information 19
19 Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria 20
20 Approval of courses etc by registrar 21
Part 3 Operation of Act
21 Government-owned firearms 22
22 People responsible for certain actions etc 22
23 People exempt from Act etc 22
23A Application of Act to imitation firearms 23
Part 4 Unregulated firearms
24 Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act 25
25 Unregulated firearms—seizure by police 25
26 Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure 25
27 Unregulated firearms—examination 26
28 Unregulated firearms—access to things seized 26
29 Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize 27
30 Unregulated firearms—forfeiture 28
Part 5 Declarations about firearms
31 Firearms declarations by registrar 29
32 Effect of certain declarations 29
Part 6 Administration
33 Registrar of firearms 30
34 Functions of registrar 30
35 Delegation by registrar 30
36 Reports and recommendations 30
37 Minister’s guidelines 31
38 Amnesty 33
39 Authorised instructors and club members 33
40 Approval of clubs 33
41 Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector 35
Part 7 Firearms licences
Division 7.1 Requirement for licence etc
42 Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms 36
43 Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms 37
44 Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms 38
45 Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc 39
Division 7.2 Licensing schemes—general
46 Definitions of some licences—Act 39
47 Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences 40
48 Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled 40
49 Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence 41
50 Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences 41
51 Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications 42
52 Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence 42
53 Authority conferred by licence—additional matters 43
Division 7.3 Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
54 Adult firearms licences—applications 44
55 Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc 45
56 Adult firearms licences—requirement for further information etc 45
57 Adult firearms licences—decision 46
58 Adult firearms licences—refusal 46
59 Adult firearms licences—categories 48
60 When adult firearms licences may be issued 48
61 Adult firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms 48
62 Adult firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms 52
63 Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences 52
64 Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences 53
65 Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences 53
66 Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences 54
67 Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of collectors licences 54
68 Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of heirlooms licence 55
69 Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of firearms dealer licences 55
70 Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences 55
71 Adult firearms licences—form 56
72 Adult firearms licences—replacements 56
73 Adult firearms licences—conditions 57
74 Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences 58
75 Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting 59
76 Adult firearms licences—special conditions for collectors licences 60
77 Adult firearms licences—special conditions for paintball marker licences 61
78 Adult firearms licences—period in force 61
79 Adult firearms licences—immediate suspension 61
80 Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family violence offence 63
81 Adult firearms licences—cancellation generally 64
81A Adult firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under certain protection orders 65
82 Adult firearms licences—cancellation of category H licences 66
83 Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect 66
Division 7.4 Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
84 Children prohibited from owning firearms 66
85 Minors firearms licences—applications 67
86 Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc 68
87 Minors firearms licences—decision 69
88 Minors firearms licences—refusal 69
89 Minors firearms licences—categories 70
90 When minors firearms licences may be issued 70
91 Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms 70
92 Minors firearms licences—form 71
93 Minors firearms licences—replacements 71
94 Minors firearms licences—conditions 72
95 Minors firearms licences—period in force 72
96 Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension 73
97 Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension if family violence offence 74
98 Minors firearms licences—cancellation 75
98A Minors firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under certain protection orders 76
99 Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect 77
Division 7.5 Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
100 Definitions—Act 78
101 Composite entity firearms licences—applications 78
102 Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc 79
103 Composite entity firearms licences—decision 80
104 Composite entity firearms licences—refusal 80
105 Composite entity firearms licences—categories 81
106 Composite entity firearms licence—principal’s name 81
107 When composite entity firearms licences may be issued 81
108 Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms 81
109 Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms 83
110 Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences 83
111 Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences 83
112 Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences 84
113 Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences 84
114 Composite entity firearms licences—form 84
115 Composite entity firearms licences—replacements 85
116 Composite entity firearms licences—conditions 85
117 Composite entity firearms licences—period in force 87
118 Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension 87
119 Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family violence offence 88
120 Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation 89
121 Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect 90
Division 7.6 Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
122 Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 7.6 91
123 Temporary international firearms licences—applications 91
124 Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further information etc 91
125 Temporary international firearms licences—decision 92
126 Temporary international firearms licences—refusal 92
127 When temporary international firearms licences may be issued 93
128 Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms 93
129 Temporary international firearms licences—form 94
130 Temporary international firearms licences—conditions 95
131 Temporary international firearms licences—period in force 96
132 Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation 96
133 Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect 97
Part 8 Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
134 Definitions—pt 8 98
135 Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence categories 98
136 Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general 98
137 Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences 99
138 Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences 100
139 Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences 100
140 Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions 101
140A Temporary recognition of interstate category D licences—vertebrate pest animal control 102
Part 9 Permits generally
141 General power to issue permits 104
Part 10 Permits to acquire firearms
142 Meaning of acquirer and foreign acquirer—pt 10 105
143 Permits to acquire—applications 105
144 Permits to acquire—decision 105
145 Permits to acquire—refusal to issue generally 105
146 Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms licensees 106
147 When permits to acquire may be issued 107
148 Permits to acquire—period in force 107
149 Permits to acquire—replacements 107
150 Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire 108
151 Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation 108
152 Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar 109
153 Offence—failing to give up suspended or cancelled permit to acquire 110
154 Regulations about permits to acquire 111
Part 11 Registration of firearms and firearm users
Division 11.1 Interpretation
155 Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 11 112
Division 11.2 Register of firearms
156 Register of firearms 112
157 Contents of register 113
158 Register not available to public 113
159 Two-yearly reviews 114
Division 11.3 Registration of firearms
160 Firearm registration—application 114
161 Firearm registration—request for further information etc 114
162 Firearm registration—decision 115
163 Firearm registration—refusal 115
164 Firearm registration notice 116
165 End of firearm registration 116
166 Cancellation of firearm registration 116
167 Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled 117
Division 11.4 Registration of firearms users
168 User registration—application 118
169 User registration—request for further information etc 118
170 User registration—decision 119
171 User registration—refusal 119
172 Effect of registration as user 120
173 User registration—period in force 121
174 Automatic cancellation of user registration 121
175 Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users 122
Division 11.5 Offences—registration
176 Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration 123
177 Offence—unregistered firearms 124
178 Offence—requirements relating to registered firearms 125
179 Offence—possessing firearm under another licence 126
Part 12 Safe storage of firearms
180 Offence—failing to comply with storage requirements 127
181 Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences 127
182 Offence—storage requirements for category C, D and H licences 128
183 Seizure of firearms if storage requirements not met 129
Part 13 Firearms dealers
Division 13.1 Interpretation
184 Meaning of prohibited person—pt 13 130
Division 13.2 Licences and licensed firearms dealers
185 Offence—firearms dealers to be licensed 130
186 Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers 131
187 Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers 132
188 Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited—application 132
189 Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited 133
190 Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business 134
191 Offence—restrictions on acquisition and disposal of firearms by firearms dealers 134
Division 13.3 Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
192 Definitions—div 13.3 136
193 Offence—records generally 136
194 Acquisition and disposal—records 136
195 Correction of recorded entries 138
196 Offence—inspection of records 138
197 Offence—records of former firearms dealers 139
198 Offence—monthly returns 139
199 Additional requirements for firearms dealers 139
200 Security of displayed firearms 141
201 Interstate transactions between dealers 142
Part 14 Enforcement
Division 14.1 Interpretation
202 Meaning of offence—pt 14 143
Division 14.2 Powers of police officers
203 Power to enter premises 143
204 Production of evidence of identity 144
205 Consent to entry 144
206 General powers on entry to premises 145
207 Powers on entry—condition 146
208 Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements 147
209 Power to seize things 147
210 Receipt for things seized 149
Division 14.3 Search warrants
211 Warrants generally 150
212 Warrants—application made other than in person 151
213 Search warrants—announcement before entry 153
214 Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc 153
215 Occupier entitled to be present during search etc 154
Division 14.4 Things seized
216 Access to things seized 154
217 Return or forfeiture of things seized 154
Division 14.5 Enforcement—miscellaneous
218 Damage etc to be minimised 155
219 Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers 156
Part 15 Offences
220 Offences—trafficking firearms 157
221 Discharge etc of firearm—public places etc 158
222 Discharge of firearm—general 159
223 Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner 160
224 Offences—operation of shooting ranges 160
225 Offences—operation of paintball ranges 161
226 Offence—unlawful disposal of firearms 161
227 Offence—unlawful acquisition of firearms 163
228 Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms 164
229 Use of mail for sending firearms 165
230 Use of mail for sending firearms outside ACT 165
231 Advertising sale of firearms 166
232 Means of delivering possession of firearms 166
233 Transport of firearms and ammunition 167
234 Transporting prohibited firearms or pistols 167
235 Possession of spare barrels for firearms 167
236 On-the-spot inspection of firearms by police 167
237 Offence—disposal of firearms by unauthorised holders generally 168
238 Offence—disposal of inherited firearms 169
239 Unsafe firearms 171
240 Shortening firearms 171
241 Converting firearms 172
242 Restrictions where alcohol or other drugs concerned 172
243 Offence—selling ammunition generally 174
244 Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers 174
245 Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members 175
246 Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT 176
247 Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols 176
248 Offence—acquiring ammunition 176
249 Offence—possessing ammunition generally 177
250 Modification of firearms 179
251 Approval of modifications 181
252 Offences—defacing, altering and removing identification marks 182
253 Pawning of firearms 183
254 Production of licence or permit on demand 183
255 Requirement to notify change of address 183
256 Misuse of licences and permits 184
257 Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms 184
Part 16 Notification and review of decisions
258 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 16 185
260 Reviewable decision notices 185
260A Applications for review 185
Part 17 Miscellaneous provisions
261 Disclosure by health professionals of certain information 186
262 Destruction or disposal of seized or surrendered firearms 187
263 Disposal of uncollected firearms 188
264 Certificates of safety 188
265 Acts and omissions of representatives 188
266 Third-party interests—complaints to registrar 189
267 Investigations 190
268 Offences by corporations 190
269 Evidentiary certificates 191
270 Determination of fees 193
271 Approved forms 193
272 Regulation-making power 193
273 Licensing of entities to operate approved shooting ranges 195
274 Licensing of entities to operate approved paintball ranges 196
275 Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting 197
Schedule 1 Prohibited firearms 199
Schedule 2 Exemptions from Act 202
Part 2.1 Interpretation—sch 2 202
2.1 Definitions—sch 2 202
Part 2.2 People exempt from Act 203
Part 2.3 No offence for possession or use 205
Part 2.4 No offence 208
Schedule 3 Licence categories and authority conferred 209
Schedule 4 Reviewable decisions 222
Dictionary227
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 239
2 Abbreviation key 239
3 Legislation history 240
4 Amendment history 249
5 Earlier republications 311
6 Renumbered provisions 316
Firearms Act 1996
An Act to provide for the regulation, control and registration of firearms
Part 1Preliminary
Name of Act
This Act is the Firearms Act 1996.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere.
For example, the signpost definition ‘explosive—see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 73.’ means that the term ‘explosive’ is defined in that section and the definition applies to this Act.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
Notes
A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.
NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.
Note 1Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to the following offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1):
· offences against pt 7 (Firearms licences)
· offences against pt 10 (Permits to acquire firearms)
· offences against pt 11 (Registration of firearms and firearm users)
· s 180 (Offence—failing to comply with storage requirements)
· offences against pt 13 (Firearms dealers) (other than s 199 (1) to (3) and s 200)
· offences against pt 14 (Enforcement)
· offences against pt 15 (Offences) (other than s 221 to s 223, s 229 to s 236, s 239 to s 241, s 242 (2), s 250, s 251, s 253, s 254 and s 255 to s 257).
The Criminal Code, ch 2 sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.
Part 2Important concepts
Principles and objects of Act
(1)The underlying principles of this Act are—
(a)to confirm firearm possession and use as being a privilege that is conditional on the overriding need to ensure public safety; and
(b)to improve public safety—
(i)by imposing strict controls on the possession and use of firearms; and
(ii)by promoting the safe and responsible storage and use of firearms; and
(c)to facilitate a national approach to the control of firearms.
(2)The objects of this Act are as follows:
(a)to prohibit the possession and use of all automatic firearms, self-loading rifles and shotguns (including pump action shotguns), except in special circumstances;
(b)to establish an integrated licensing and registration scheme for all firearms;
(c)to require each person who possesses or uses a firearm under the authority of a licence to establish a genuine reason for possessing or using the firearm;
(d)to provide strict requirements that must be satisfied in relation to the licensing of firearms and the acquisition and sales of firearms;
(e)to ensure that firearms are stored and conveyed in a safe and secure manner;
(f)to provide for an amnesty period to enable the surrender of certain prohibited firearms.
Meaning of firearm
(1)In this Act:
firearm—
(a)means a gun, or other weapon, that is, or at any time was, capable of propelling a projectile by means of an explosive force, however caused; and
(b)includes—
(i)a blank fire firearm; and
(ii)an airgun; and
(iii)a paintball marker; and
(iv)something declared to be a firearm under section 31; and
(v)a modified item; and
(vi)a firearm frame or firearm receiver that does not form part of a firearm.
(2)However, firearm does not include—
(a)something prescribed by regulation not to be a firearm; or
(b)something declared not to be a firearm under section 31.
(3)In this section:
modified item means something that would be a firearm if—
(a)it did not have something missing from it, or a defect or obstruction; or
(b)something had not been added to it.
Meaning of prohibited firearm
(1)In this Act:
prohibited firearm—
(a)means—
(i)a firearm described in schedule 1; and
(ii)a firearm prescribed by regulation; and
(iii)something declared to be a prohibited firearm under section 31; and
(b)includes a modified firearm.
NoteA prohibited firearm includes a prohibited pistol (see sch 1, items 21 to 23).
(2)However, prohibited firearm does not include something declared not to be a prohibited firearm under section 31.
(3)A regulation may amend schedule 1 by—
(a)adding the name or description of a firearm; or
(b)amending a name or description of a firearm to more accurately describe the firearm; or
(c)omitting the name and description of a firearm.
(4)In this section:
modified firearm means a firearm that would be a prohibited firearm if—
(a)it did not have something missing from it, or a defect or obstruction; or
(b)something had not been added to it.
Meaning of acquire
(1)In this Act:
acquire, a firearm or ammunition, means—
(a)buy, accept, receive or otherwise take possession of the firearm or ammunition; but
(b)does not include take temporary possession of the firearm.
(2)In this section:
temporary possession of a firearm—a person takes temporary possession of a firearm—
(a)if the person is a licensed firearms dealer who has possession of the firearm to—
(i)repair, maintain or test it; or
(ii)store it for the person who gave it to the dealer; or
(b)if the person is a registered principal for, or registered user of, the firearm and the person has possession of the firearm; or
(c)if the person is authorised to possess or use the firearm under section 14 (Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily) and the person has possession of the firearm; or
(d)if the firearm is a paintball marker, the person is authorised to possess, use or store the paintball marker under section 15 (Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store) and the person has possession of the paintball marker; or
(e)in any other circumstances prescribed by regulation.
Meaning of dispose
In this Act:
dispose, of a firearm, means sell, give away or otherwise transfer possession of the firearm.
Meaning of possession
(1)For this Act, a person has possession of a firearm if the person—
(a)has the firearm on their person, including in something carried or worn by the person (physical possession); or
(b)has the firearm at premises owned, leased or occupied by the person; or
(c)otherwise has the care, control or management of the firearm.
Example—possession
Simon buys a firearm illegally. He hands it to Penny to look after it for him while he appears in court. Simon still has the care, control or management of the firearm and so has possession of the firearm. Penny holds the firearm and also has possession of the firearm.
NotePremises includes vehicles (see dict).
(2)Also, for this Act, a person has possession of a firearm if—
(a)part of the firearm is in the person’s possession; and
(b)other parts of the firearm are in the possession of 1 or more other people; and
(c)at least 1 of the other people is in possession of the other part or parts for an agreed purpose with the person; and
(d)the parts would make up the firearm if fitted together.
Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
(1)For this Act, a person is not taken to have possession of a firearm only because the firearm is at premises owned, leased or occupied by the person if—
(a)the person does not know that the firearm is at the premises; or
Example
Stuart buys a house from Bob. The house has ducted heating, and the old fireplace cannot be used. Bob owns a firearm but, before moving out, he hides it in a cavity in the house’s chimney. Stuart does not know that Bob hid the firearm in the chimney. Stuart does not have possession of the firearm because he does not know that the firearm is in the chimney.
(b)someone else who is authorised to possess the firearm—
(i)is also at the premises; or
(ii)has the care, control or management of the firearm; or
Example—par (b) (i)
Charlotte is giving Bruce a lift in her car to a shooting range. Bruce is licensed and has his registered firearm with him. Charlotte is not in possession of the firearm because Bruce is authorised to possess the firearm and he is in the car.
Example—par (b) (ii)
Isabel and Roy share a house. Roy is licensed and stores his registered firearm in the house. Isabel does not have access to the firearm and has nothing to do with it. Isabel is not in possession of the firearm even when Roy, the person authorised to possess the firearm, is not at the house, because Roy is the person who has the care, control or management of the firearm.
NotePremises includes vehicles (see dict).
(c)someone else who is not authorised to possess the firearm has the care, control or management of the firearm; or
(d)the trier of fact is otherwise satisfied that the person was not in possession of the firearm.
(2)To remove any doubt, a defendant to a prosecution for an offence against this Act who wishes to rely on a matter mentioned in subsection (1) has the evidential burden in relation to the matter.
Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
(1)To work out whether a person has the care, control or management of a firearm for this Act, each of the following must be considered:
(a)whether the person knows about the firearm;
(b)whether the person can use or dispose of the firearm;
(c)whether the person can control or prevent someone else from using or having physical possession of the firearm.
(2)In this section:
physical possession—see section 10 (1) (a).
Taking possession under credit contract
(1)For this Act—
(a)a person who takes possession of a thing under a credit contract is taken to have acquired it; and
(b)the person who possessed the thing immediately before parting with possession is taken to have disposed of it.
(2)In this section:
credit—see the National Credit Code, section 204 (1).
credit contract means a contract under which credit is or may be provided.
Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
(1)A person is authorised to possess or use a firearm if—
(a)the person is a licensee to whom the firearm is lent by someone else (the lender) during a shooting or paintball competition; and
(b)the licensee is licensed to use a firearm of the same kind as the firearm lent; and
(c)the lender is a licensee; and
(d)the lender is present while the person to whom the firearm is lent has possession of the firearm.
(2)A person is authorised to possess or use a firearm if—
(a)the person has possession of the firearm on an approved shooting range to receive instruction in the use of the firearm; and
(b)the person is under the immediate supervision of an authorised instructor; and
(c)the person is at least the age prescribed by regulation for section 85 (Minors firearms licences—applications); and
(d)the instructor is authorised under subsection (3) to possess or use the firearm.
(3)A person is authorised to possess or use a firearm if—
(a)the person is an authorised instructor for an approved club; and
(b)the firearm is a registered firearm; and
(c)the person is licensed to possess or use a firearm of that kind; and
(d)the person has possession or use of the firearm for the purpose of giving instruction.
(4)A person is authorised to possess or use an airgun if the person—
(a)has possession of it for shooting at a shooting gallery, show, fair or amusement centre; and
(b)is under the immediate supervision of—
(i)the registered owner or a registered user of, or the registered principal for, the airgun; or
(ii)for an airgun owned by someone from a State or another Territory who holds a licence or permit (however described) (an interstate licence) in force under the law of the State or Territory that authorises the use or possession of the airgun—the owner or someone employed by the owner who holds an interstate licence.
(5)A person is authorised to possess or use a firearm in any other circumstances prescribed by regulation.
Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
(1)This section applies in relation to the possession or use of a paintball marker in the ACT at an approved paintball range operated by the paintball range operator for the range.
(2)The paintball range operator, and an adult employee of the operator, are authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if the possession is in the course of the operation of the paintball range or the employee’s employment.
(3)An adult is authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if—
(a)the marker is in the person’s possession with the knowledge and approval of the paintball range operator or an adult employee of the operator; and
(b)the person is taking part in a paintball activity conducted by the operator.
(4)A person who is 16 or 17 years old (a young participant) is authorised to possess or use the paintball marker if the possession or use is in accordance with—
(a)the requirements stated in subsection (3) (a) and (b); and
(b)the written consent of a responsible person for the young participant.
NoteA responsible person for a young participant is a person with parental responsibility for the participant (see dict).
(5)The paintball range operator is authorised to store, for the holder of a paintball marker licence, a registered paintball marker held under the licence.
NoteSee s 181 (Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences).
Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc
(1)For this Act, an entity is a close associate of a licensed firearms dealer if—
(a)the entity—
(i)holds or will hold a financial interest, or is or will be entitled to exercise a relevant power, in the dealer’s business; and
(ii)is able, or will be able, to exercise significant influence in relation to the conduct of the business because of the interest or power; or
(b)the entity holds or will hold a relevant position in the dealer’s business.
(2)In this section:
exercise a power includes exercise the power for someone else.
financial interest, in relation to a business, means—
(a)a share in the capital of the business; or
(b)an entitlement to receive income derived from the business, however the entitlement arises.
hold a position includes hold the position for someone else.
licensed firearms dealer includes an applicant for a firearms dealer licence.
power means a power exercisable—
(a)by voting or otherwise; and
(b)alone or with others.
relevant position, in a business, means a position (however described) whose holder takes part in the management of the business.
relevant power, in relation to a business, means a power—
(a)to take part in a directorial, managerial or executive decision for the business; or
(b)to elect or appoint a person to a relevant position in the business.
Assessing suitability of individuals
(1)This section applies if the registrar is deciding an individual’s suitability in relation to—
(a)an authorisation mentioned in section 39 (b) (Authorised instructors and club members); or
(b)an application under this Act; or
(c)the cancellation of a licence; or
(d)whether the individual is a prohibited person under section 187 (Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers).
NoteThe registrar must or may decide an individual’s suitability in relation to the following applications and licences:
· applications for adult firearms licences (see s 58), firearms dealer licences (see s 69), minors firearms licences (see s 88) and composite entity firearms licences (see s 104);
· cancellation of adult firearms licences (see s 81), minors firearms licences (see s 98) and composite entity firearms licences (see s 120).
(2)In making the decision, the registrar—
(a)must consider any discretionary criteria under section 18 that apply to the individual; and
(b)must—
(i)consider whether any of the mandatory criteria under section 19 are satisfied in relation to the individual; and
(ii)if 1 or more criteria are satisfied—decide that the individual is not suitable.
Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
(1)For section 17, the following are the discretionary criteria in relation to an individual:
(a)whether the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that, because of the individual’s physical or mental health, the individual may not handle firearms responsibly;
Note 1Under s 56, the registrar may require the applicant for an adult firearms licence to give the registrar stated further information or documents that the registrar reasonably needs to decide the application. This could include a document that is a consent to the disclosure of personal health information (see s 56 (3)).
Note 2See also s 86 (Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc) and s 102 (Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc).
(b)whether, during the 10 years before the day the registrar decides the individual’s suitability, the individual has—
(i)been released (whether on parole or otherwise) after serving a term of imprisonment or detention; or
(ii)been subject to a final protection order that—
(A)has been revoked; or
(B)permits the individual to possess or retain a firearm; or
NoteThe Magistrates Court may order that the firearms licence of a person subject to a final order not be cancelled under the Personal Violence Act 2016, s 37 (3).
(iii)been subject to an interim protection order; or
(iv)been convicted or found guilty of an offence (other than a prescribed offence)—
(A)against this Act or a corresponding law; or
(B)in the ACT or elsewhere involving violence, drugs, alcohol or weapons; or
Note 1A conviction does not include a spent conviction or an extinguished conviction (see Spent Convictions Act 2000, s 16 (c) (i) and s 19H (1) (c) (i)).
Note 2Found guilty, of an offence—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, pt 1.
(v)given an undertaking to a court, in the ACT or elsewhere, to keep the peace or be of good behaviour; or
(vi)had their licence or permit suspended or cancelled;
(c)whether the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that information held by a law enforcement agency in relation to the individual indicates that it would be contrary to the public interest for the individual to have access to a firearm;
NoteThe Minister may make guidelines about the making of decisions about the public interest under this paragraph (see s 37).
(d)any other criteria prescribed by regulation.
(2)In this section:
law enforcement agency means each of the following:
(a)the Australian Federal Police;
(b)the police service or force of a State, another Territory or a foreign country;
(c)the Department of Home Affairs (Cwlth);
(d)the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission;
(e)the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption or a similar entity established under the law of another State or Territory;
(f)the New South Wales Crime Commission or a similar entity established under the law of another State or Territory;
(g)an entity prescribed by regulation.
prescribed offence means—
(a)an offence—
(i)against this Act or a corresponding law; or
(ii)in the ACT or elsewhere involving violence, drugs, alcohol or weapons; and
(b)an offence punishable by imprisonment for longer than 1 year.
18AProtection of security sensitive information
(1)This section applies if, in deciding an individual’s suitability under section 17, the registrar—
(a)considers discretionary criteria under section 18 (1) (c) in relation to the individual; and
(b)believes on reasonable grounds that information held by a law enforcement agency in relation to the individual indicates that it would be contrary to the public interest for the individual to have access to a firearm.
(2)The registrar is not required under this Act or any other territory law to give reasons for the registrar’s decision to the extent that giving those reasons would disclose security sensitive information.
(3)In this section:
law enforcement agency—see section 18 (2).
security sensitive information means information held by a law enforcement agency that relates to actual or suspected criminal activity (whether in the ACT or elsewhere) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to—
(a)prejudice a criminal investigation; or
(b)enable the discovery of the existence or identity of a confidential source of information relevant to law enforcement; or
(c)endanger a person’s life or physical safety.
18BACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive information
(1)This section applies if—
(a)an individual applies to the ACAT or the court for review of a decision of the registrar under this Act (the relevant decision); and
(b)the registrar has not given reasons for the relevant decision under section 18A (2).
(2)The registrar must apply to the ACAT or the court for a decision about whether the reasons disclose security sensitive information.
(3)The registrar need not notify anyone about the registrar’s application (including the applicant for the review of the relevant decision) unless the ACAT or the court otherwise orders.
(4)On application, the ACAT or the court must decide whether the information is, or is not, security sensitive information.
(5)In this section:
security sensitive information—see section 18A (3).
18CACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive information
(1)This section applies if the ACAT or the court decides under section 18B that reasons for a relevant decision disclose security sensitive information.
(2)In deciding an application for review of the relevant decision, the ACAT or the court must—
(a)ensure security sensitive information is not disclosed in any reasons for the decision; and
(b)receive evidence and submissions that would disclose security sensitive information in private, in the absence of the public, the applicant for review, the applicant’s representative and any other interested party.
(3)However, the ACAT or court need not receive evidence or submissions in accordance with subsection (2) (b) if the registrar otherwise agrees.
(4)In this section:
relevant decision—see section 18B (1) (a).
security sensitive information—see section 18A (3).
Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
(1)For section 17, the following are the mandatory criteria in relation to an individual:
(a)for an application for a licence other than a composite entity firearms licence—the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that the individual may not personally exercise continuous and responsible control over a firearm because of the individual’s way of living or domestic circumstances;
(b)within the 10 years before the day the registrar decides the individual’s suitability, the individual has been—
(i)subject to a final protection order other than an order that—
(A)has been revoked or successfully appealed against; or
(B)permits the individual to possess or retain a firearm; or
NoteThe Magistrates Court may order that the firearms licence of a person subject to a final order not be cancelled under the Personal Violence Act 2016, s 37 (3).
(ii)subject to an order under this Act or a corresponding law that prohibits the person from possessing or using a firearm (other than an order that has been successfully appealed against); or
(iii)convicted or found guilty of a prescribed offence in the ACT or elsewhere;
Note Found guilty, of an offence—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, pt 1.
(c)the individual is not suitable because of a reason prescribed by regulation.
(2)In this section:
prescribed offence—see section 18 (2).
successfully appealed against—an order is successfully appealed against if an appeal against the making of the order is upheld.
Approval of courses etc by registrar
(1)The registrar may approve the following for this Act:
(a)a firearms training course;
(b)a shooting competition;
(c)a paintball competition;
(d)an event involving firearms.
(2)An approval under this section is a notifiable instrument.
Part 3Operation of Act
Government-owned firearms
For this Act, a firearm owned by the Territory, a State or another Territory for which the head of a government agency is responsible, is taken to be owned by the agency.
NoteThe head of the agency is the principal for the firearm (see s 100).
People responsible for certain actions etc
For this Act—
(a)a thing done for a composite entity is taken to have been done by the entity; and
(b)a thing done in relation to a principal or employee of a composite entity is taken to have been done in relation to the entity.
Note Composite entity and principal—see s 100.
People exempt from Act etc
(1)A person mentioned in schedule 2, part 2.2, column 2 is exempt from this Act in relation to a firearm the person possesses or uses in the circumstances mentioned in column 3 for the person.
(2)A person mentioned in schedule 2, part 2.3, column 2 does not commit an offence against this Act in relation to a firearm the person possesses or uses in the circumstances mentioned in column 3 for the person.
(3)A person mentioned in schedule 2, part 2.4, column 2 does not commit an offence against this Act in relation to a firearm in the circumstances mentioned in column 3 for the person.
(4)To remove any doubt, a defendant to a prosecution for an offence against this Act who wishes to rely on a circumstance mentioned in schedule 2, part 2.2, part 2.3 or part 2.4, column 3 has the evidential burden in relation to the circumstance.
(5)For this section, a person is exempt from, or does not commit an offence against, this Act including because of an exception or immunity under a Commonwealth law.
Note 1This Act can only bind the Crown in right of the Commonwealth if regulations under the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 27 allow it to do so.
Note 2A regulation may also exempt a person from this Act (see s 272 (2) (r)).
23AApplication of Act to imitation firearms
(1)This Act applies to an imitation firearm in the same way as it applies to a firearm, subject to the following:
(a)the registrar must not issue a licence for the possession or use of an imitation firearm (except to a firearms dealer);
(b)the registrar may issue a permit for the possession or use of an imitation firearm;
(c)an imitation firearm is not required to be registered.
(2)For the application of this Act to an imitation firearm—
(a)an imitation firearm that is an imitation of a pistol is taken to be a pistol; and
(b)an imitation firearm that is an imitation of a prohibited firearm is taken to be a prohibited firearm.
(3)In this Act:
imitation firearm—
(a)means something that, regardless of its colour, weight or composition or the presence or absence of any moveable parts, substantially duplicates in appearance a firearm but is not a firearm; and
(b)includes something that the registrar declares to be an imitation firearm under section 31.
(4)However, imitation firearm does not include—
(a)something that is produced and identified as a children’s toy; or
(b)something prescribed by regulation not to be an imitation firearm; or
(c)something declared not to be an imitation firearm under section 31.
Part 4Unregulated firearms
Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
In this Act:
unregulated firearm—a thing is an unregulated firearm if—
(a)the thing is designed, made or altered to be used as a firearm; and
(b)the only practical use of the thing is as a firearm; and
(c)the thing is not a prohibited firearm; and
(d)the possession or use of the thing is not authorised under this Act.
Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
A police officer may seize a thing if the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that the thing is an unregulated firearm and that the seizure is necessary—
(a)because the thing would pose a risk to the safety of anyone if used; and
(b)to prevent the thing from being used or concealed, lost or destroyed.
Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
(1)A police officer who seizes a thing under section 25 must give a receipt for the thing to the person from whom it was seized.
(2)If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1), the police officer must leave the receipt, secured conspicuously, at the premises where it was seized (the place of seizure).
(3)The receipt must include the following:
(a)a description of the thing seized;
(b)an explanation of why the thing was seized;
(c)the police officer’s name, and how to contact the officer;
(d)if the thing is removed from the place of seizure under section 27—the address of the place to which the thing is removed.
Unregulated firearms—examination
(1)A police officer who seizes a thing under section 25 (Unregulated firearms—seizure by police) may remove the thing from the premises where it was seized to another place for examination or processing, for not longer than 7 days (the 7-day period).
(2)A police officer may apply to the Magistrates Court for an extension of the 7‑day period if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed within that time.
(3)The police officer must, if practicable, give notice of the application to the person from whom the thing was seized, and the person is entitled to be heard on the application.
(4)The court may order the extension if satisfied on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed within the 7-day period.
(5)If a thing is moved to another place under this section, the police officer must, if practicable, tell the person from whom the thing was seized (or the person’s representative) the results of the examination or processing.
Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
A person who would, apart from the seizure, be entitled to inspect a thing seized under section 25 (Unregulated firearms—seizure by police) may inspect it.
Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
(1)The registrar must review each seizure under section 25 (Unregulated firearms—seizure by police) and order the return of the thing to the person from whom it was seized if—
(a)when seized, the thing was not—
(i)an unregulated firearm; or
(ii)a prohibited firearm; or
(b)within 30 days after the day of seizure, the thing is not a prohibited firearm; or
(c)the registrar has no reasonable grounds to believe that the thing is connected with an offence against any of the following:
(i)this Act;
(ii)the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996;
(iii)the Crimes Act 1900;
(iv)the Criminal Code;
(v)another law prescribed by regulation.
(2)If a thing is ordered to be returned under subsection (1) to the person from whom it was seized, but it cannot be returned, the Territory must pay reasonable compensation to the owner of the thing for its loss.
(3)In this section:
offence includes an offence that there are reasonable grounds for believing has been, is being or will be, committed.
Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
(1)A thing seized under section 25 (Unregulated firearms—seizure by police) is forfeited to the Territory if there is no requirement under section 29—
(a)to return the thing to the person from whom it was seized; or
(b)to pay compensation for the thing.
(2)A thing forfeited to the Territory may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the registrar directs.
Part 5Declarations about firearms
Firearms declarations by registrar
(1)The registrar may, in accordance with any guidelines under section 37 (Minister’s guidelines), do any of the following:
(a)declare something to be a firearm or imitation firearm;
(b)declare an unregulated firearm to be a prohibited firearm;
(c)declare that something is not a firearm, imitation firearm or prohibited firearm.
(2)A declaration remains in force for 3 months.
(3)A declaration is a disallowable instrument.
(4)The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (4) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a notifiable instrument.
Effect of certain declarations
A person does not commit an offence against this Act in relation to the possession or use of a thing that is the subject of a declaration under section 31 (1) (a) or (b) if the elements of the offence happen less than 2 days after the day the declaration is notified under the Legislation Act.
Part 6Administration
Registrar of firearms
The chief police officer may appoint a person who is a police officer who holds a rank of or above that of superintendent to be the Registrar of Firearms.
Note 1For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.
Note 2In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).
Functions of registrar
The registrar has the functions given to the registrar by this Act or any other law of the Territory.
NoteA provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity the powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 (1) and dict, pt 1, defs entity and function).
Delegation by registrar
(1)The registrar may delegate the registrar’s functions under this Act or another territory law to a police officer.
(2)However, the registrar must not delegate the registrar’s functions under section 18A, 18B or 18C.
Note 1For the making of delegations and the exercise of delegated functions, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.4.
Note 2In particular, the delegation must be in writing (see Legislation Act, s 232).
Reports and recommendations
The registrar must report to the Minister on any matter referred by the Minister to the registrar for report.
Minister’s guidelines
(1)The Minister may make guidelines for this Act.
(2)The Minister may make guidelines about the making of the following decisions by the registrar:
(a)a decision about the public interest under section 18 (1) (c) (Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria);
(b)a decision under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by registrar);
(c)a decision under section 31 (Firearms declarations by registrar);
(d)a decision under this Act whether it is in the public interest to—
(i)issue a licence; or
(ii)put a condition on a licence; or
(iii)suspend a licence;
(e)a decision about an authorisation under any of the following sections:
(i)section 39 (Authorised instructors and club members);
(ii)section 73 (1) (e) (Adult firearms licences—conditions);
(iii)section 94 (1) (b) (Minors firearms licences—conditions);
(iv)section 116 (1) (f) (Composite entity firearms licences—conditions);
(v)section 130 (1) (e) (Temporary international firearms licences—conditions);
(vi)section 244 (Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers);
(vii)section 245 (Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members);
(viii)section 248 (Offence—acquiring ammunition);
(ix)section 252 (Offences—defacing, altering and removing identification marks);
(f)a decision about an approval under any of the following sections:
(i)section 221 (Discharge etc of firearm—public places etc);
(ii)section 222 (1) (b) (Discharge of firearm—general);
(iii)section 250 (Modification of firearms).
(3)The registrar must comply with any guidelines about the making of decisions by the registrar.
(4)Also, the Minister may make guidelines about the following:
(a)the safe storage of firearms on premises;
NotePremises includes vehicles (see dict).
(b)making firearms inoperable;
(c)the operation of shooting ranges;
(d)the operation of paintball ranges;
(e)the correction of records required to be kept by licensed firearms dealers under this Act.
(5)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.
Amnesty
(1)A person who is not authorised by a licence or permit to possess a firearm may surrender the firearm to a police officer.
(2)A proceeding does not lie against a person in relation to the possession of a firearm under either of the following sections if the firearm is surrendered to a police officer under subsection (1):
(a)section 42 (Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms);
(b)section 43 (Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms).
Authorised instructors and club members
The registrar may, in writing, authorise—
(a)a licensee to give instruction in the use of firearms if the licensee has completed an approved firearms training course; or
(b)a member of an approved club to sell ammunition if the registrar is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the member is suitable.
NoteFor when an individual is or is not suitable, see s 17.
Approval of clubs
(1)A collectors, hunting or shooting club may apply to the registrar for approval for this Act.
(2)The registrar may approve the club.
(3)The registrar may approve the club only if satisfied that—
(a)the club is a corporation; and
(b)if the club is a collectors club—
(i)the club holds regular meetings and activities in relation to the collection of firearms; and
(ii)the club is formed or carried on for the purpose of directly promoting or encouraging the collection of firearms or firearms of a particular kind; and
(c)if the club is a hunting club—
(i)the club conducts regular recreational hunting activities requiring the use of firearms; and
(ii)the main objects of the club are to conduct recreational hunting activities requiring the use of firearms, whether or not its activities are carried out partly outside the ACT; and
(d)if the club is a shooting club—
(i)the club conducts regular shooting competitions or other activities requiring the use of firearms; and
(ii)the club is formed or carried on for the purpose of directly promoting or encouraging the sport of shooting, whether or not its activities are carried out partly outside the ACT; and
(e)the club meets the requirements (if any) prescribed under the regulations.
(4)In deciding whether to approve the club, the registrar must have regard to—
(a)the membership rules of the club; and
(b)for a shooting club—whether the club owns or uses an approved shooting range or club premises; and
(c)anything else prescribed under the regulations.
(5)An approval is subject to the conditions (if any) prescribed under the regulations.
(6)An approval is a disallowable instrument.
Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector
(1)A person may apply to the registrar for approval to possess ammunition.
(2)The registrar must approve the application unless prevented from doing so by subsection (3).
(3)The registrar must not approve the application unless satisfied on reasonable grounds that—
(a)the applicant is a collector of ammunition; and
(b)the collection of ammunition does not, and will not, consist of more rounds of ammunition that are identical as to the following than the registrar considers reasonable in the interests of public safety:
(i)manufacturer;
(ii)date of manufacture;
(iii)calibre or type;
(iv)if the ammunition bears a cartridge headstamp—headstamp.
Part 7Firearms licences
Division 7.1 Requirement for licence etc
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms
(1)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)possesses or uses—
(i)10 or more prohibited firearms; or
(ii)3 or more prohibited firearms, but less than 10 prohibited firearms; or
(iii)1 or 2 prohibited firearms; and
(b)is not authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use each of the prohibited firearms.
Maximum penalty:
(a)for paragraph (a) (i)—imprisonment for 20 years; or
(b)for paragraph (a) (ii)—imprisonment for 14 years; or
(c)for paragraph (a) (iii)—imprisonment for 10 years.
(2)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant proves that the defendant is authorised to possess or use each of the prohibited firearms under 1 or more of the following sections:
(a)section 136 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general);
(b)section 137 (Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences);
(c)section 138 (Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences);
(d)section 139 (Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences);
(e)section 140 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions);
(f)section 140A (Temporary recognition of interstate category D licences—vertebrate pest animal control).
Note 1The defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 59).
Note 2Certain people are exempt from this offence in certain circumstances (see s 23 and sch 2).
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms
(1)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)possesses or uses—
(i)10 or more firearms; or
(ii)3 or more firearms, but less than 10 firearms; or
(iii)1 or 2 firearms; and
(b)is not authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use each of the firearms.
Maximum penalty:
(a)for subsection (1) (a) (i)—imprisonment for 20 years; or
(b)for subsection (1) (a) (ii)—imprisonment for 7 years; or
(c)for subsection (1) (a) (iii)—imprisonment for 5 years.
(2)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant proves that the defendant is authorised to possess or use each of the firearms under 1 or more of the following sections:
(a)section 136 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general);
(b)section 137 (Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences);
(c)section 138 (Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences);
(d)section 139 (Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences);
(e)section 140 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions);
(f)section 140A (Temporary recognition of interstate category D licences—vertebrate pest animal control).
Note 1The defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (1A) (see Criminal Code, s 59).
Note 2Certain people are exempt from this offence in certain circumstances (see s 23 and sch 2).
(3)In this section:
firearm does not include a prohibited firearm.
Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
(1)This section applies if, in a prosecution for an offence against section 42 (Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms), the trier of fact is not satisfied that the defendant committed the offence but is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed an offence against section 43.
(2)The trier of fact may find the defendant guilty of the offence against section 43, but only if the defendant has been given procedural fairness in relation to that finding of guilt.
Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
(1)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)possesses or uses a prohibited firearm; and
(b)is authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use the firearm; and
(c)contravenes a condition of the licence or permit.
Maximum penalty: 1 000 penalty units, imprisonment for 10 years or both.
(2)A person commits an offence if the person—
(a)possesses or uses a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm); and
(b)is authorised by a licence or permit to possess or use the firearm; and
(c)contravenes a condition of the licence or permit.
Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units, imprisonment for 5 years or both.
(3)Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a condition that the licensee or permit-holder must allow a police officer to enter to inspect facilities if—
(a)the contravention involved refusing to allow a police officer to enter or inspect facilities; and
(b)the refusal was reasonable in all the circumstances.
Division 7.2 Licensing schemes—general
Definitions of some licences—Act
In this Act:
adult firearms licence means a licence issued to an adult under division 7.3.
composite entity firearms licence means a licence issued to a composite entity under division 7.5.
minors firearms licence means a licence issued to a child under division 7.4.
temporary international firearms licence means a licence issued under division 7.6.
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
A licensee commits an offence if—
(a)the licence is lost, stolen or destroyed; and
(b)the licensee knows about the loss, theft or destruction; and
(c)the licensee fails to tell the registrar about the loss, theft or destruction within 7 days after the day the licensee becomes aware of the loss, theft or destruction.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person’s licence is suspended or cancelled; and
(b)the person intentionally or negligently fails to surrender any firearm in the person’s possession to a police officer—
(i)if the police officer is present and asks the person for the firearm, and the person has the firearm—immediately; or
(ii)as soon as possible after the day the person is given notice of the suspension or cancellation; or
(iii)if a longer time is stated in the notice—within the time stated in the notice.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
A person commits an offence if—
(a)the person’s licence is suspended or cancelled; and
(b)the person intentionally or negligently fails to give the licence to a police officer—
(i)if the police officer is present and asks the person for the licence, and the person has the licence—immediately; or
(ii)as soon as possible after the day the person is given notice of the suspension or cancellation; or
(iii)if a longer time is stated in the notice—within the time stated in the notice.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
(1)A police officer may seize any firearm in a person’s possession if a licence held by the person is suspended or cancelled.
(2)When the suspension of a licence ends, a police officer must return any firearm seized under this section to the licensee if—
(a)the licence is in force or has not been further suspended; or
(b)possession of the firearm is not otherwise prohibited under this Act.
Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
To remove any doubt, this Act applies to an application for the renewal of a licence as if it were an application for a new licence.
Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence
(1)The categories of licences, the kinds of licences, the firearms to which they apply, and the possession or use they authorise, are set out in schedule 3.
(2)In addition to the firearms mentioned in schedule 3, column 3 that are excluded from category C and D licences, a regulation may prescribe other firearms that are excluded from the category.
(3)A regulation may prescribe subcategories of category H licences.
(4)The possession or use authorised by a licence is subject to any regulation.
(5)The registrar may declare the category of a firearm if—
(a)the firearm does not have a category under this Act; or
(b)it is not clear to which category the firearm belongs.
NoteCategory, of firearm—see the dictionary.
(6)A declaration is a disallowable instrument.
(7)The registrar must give additional public notice of the declaration.
NotePublic notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). The requirement in s (7) is in addition to the requirement for notification on the legislation register as a disallowable instrument.
Authority conferred by licence—additional matters
(1)A licence that authorises the licensee to have possession of a firearm also authorises the licensee to have possession of the firearm while—
(a)taking it to a licensed firearms dealer for the purpose of—
(i)selling it; or
(ii)having it altered (otherwise than to convert it into a prohibited firearm), maintained, tested or repaired and subsequently recovering it from the dealer; and
(b)taking it to a police officer for the purpose of having it inspected and subsequently recovering it from a police officer; and
(c)taking it to a police officer for the purpose of surrendering it.
(2)A licence (other than a firearms dealer licence or paintball marker licence) that authorises the licensee to use a firearm also authorises the licensee, in accordance with this Act or another territory law, to acquire, possess or use the calibre of ammunition made for use in the firearm.
Note 1A licensee must not possess, at any one time, an amount of ammunition that is more than the amount (if any) prescribed by regulation, unless authorised in writing by the registrar (see s 73, s 94, s 116 or s 130).
Note 2A licensee must not acquire ammunition unless the amount of ammunition that is acquired at any one time is not more than the amount (if any) prescribed by regulation (see s 248).
(3)A licence that authorises the licensee to have possession or use of a registered firearm also authorises the licensee to use the registered firearm at an approved shooting range for 1 or more of the following purposes:
(a)to test the firearm;
(b)to adjust the sights on the firearm;
(c)to develop and refine self-loaded ammunition;
(d)to receive instruction and certification in the use of the firearm for an employment-related purpose.
Example—employment-related purpose
a person with an employee licence under the Security Industry Act 2003 wanting to maintain that licence
(4)For subsection (3), a licensee need not be a member of the shooting club that operates the approved shooting range.
(5)Unless a regulation prescribes otherwise, a category C licence does not authorise the possession or use of a prohibited firearm for a shooting competition.
(6)A licence does not authorise the possession of—
(a)a prohibited firearm; or
(b)a firearm manufactured after the prescribed date;
for the purposes of a firearms collection.
Division 7.3 Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
Adult firearms licences—applications
(1)An adult may apply to the registrar for an adult firearms licence.
(2)The application must—
(a)provide evidence of the applicant’s identity in accordance with the requirements under the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (Cwlth) that apply in relation to the opening of a bank account; and
(b)contain the information prescribed by regulation; and
(c)be accompanied by the documents prescribed by regulation.
Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
On receiving an application for an adult firearms licence, the registrar must give the applicant information about—
(a)any approved firearms training courses that must be completed by the applicant; and
(b)the firearm storage and safety requirements under this Act.
Adult firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
(1)This section applies to an application for an adult firearms licence.
(2)The registrar may give the applicant a written notice requiring the applicant to give the registrar stated further information or documents that the registrar reasonably needs to decide the application.
(3)Without limiting subsection (2), if the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that the applicant’s mental health may affect the applicant’s ability to handle firearms responsibly, the registrar may ask the applicant to consent to the disclosure to the registrar of personal health information about the applicant from a health record relating to the applicant.
NoteThe Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997 contains provisions about the consent, access to the information and limitations on the use or disclosure of the information (see that Act, s 13A and sch 1, principle 10, cl 2 (c), 7 and 8). In particular, sch 1, principle 10, cl 7 provides that the consent must be in writing and name the health service provider who made the health record.
(4)If the applicant does not comply with subsection (2) (other than in relation to the consent mentioned in subsection (3)), the registrar may refuse to consider the application further.
(5)In this section:
health record—see the Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997, dictionary.
personal health information—see the Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997, dictionary.
Adult firearms licences—decision
On an application for an adult firearms licence, the registrar must issue the licence unless prevented from doing so by this Act.
Note 1For when the registrar must refuse to issue an adult firearms licence, see s 58 and s 63 to s 70.
Note 2A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).
Adult firearms licences—refusal
(1)The registrar must refuse to issue an adult firearms licence to an applicant for the licence unless satisfied on reasonable grounds—
(a)about the applicant’s identity; and
(b)that the applicant is suitable; and
NoteFor when an individual is or is not suitable, see s 17.
(c)that the applicant has a genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm; and
(d)that the applicant will comply with the following in relation to the storage of each registered firearm held under the licence:
(i)for a firearm stored in the ACT—part 12 (Safe storage of firearms);
(ii)for a firearm stored in New South Wales—the requirements for storage under a permit issued under the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW), section 28; and
(e)that—
(i)the applicant is, or is about to become, a resident of the ACT; or
(ii)in accordance with section 61, it would be necessary for the applicant to possess or use the firearm in the lawful course of business or employment in the ACT; and
(f)that each registered firearm held under the licence will be—
(i)stored in the ACT; or
(ii)if the applicant’s genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm relates to an activity that occurs in New South Wales—authorised to be stored in New South Wales by a permit issued under the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW), section 28.
(2)The registrar must also refuse to issue the licence if—
(a)the applicant is not an adult; or
(b)for an application other than a renewal—the applicant holds a licence of the category applied for; or
(c)for an application for a licence other than a category D licence—the applicant has not completed each approved firearms training course for the category of licence applied for; or
(d)for an application for a category D licence—the applicant is not accredited by an entity approved by the registrar; or
(e)the registrar believes on reasonable grounds that it would be contrary to the public interest to issue the licence.
NoteThe Minister may make guidelines about the making of a decision whether it is in the public interest to issue a licence (see s 37).
(3)The approval of an entity under subsection (2) (d) is a notifiable instrument.
Adult firearms licences—categories
An adult firearms licence must be issued in 1 of the following categories:
(a)category A;
(b)category B;
(c)category C;
(d)category D;
(e)category H;
(f)collectors;
(g)heirlooms;
(h)firearms dealer;
(i)paintball marker.
When adult firearms licences may be issued
The registrar must not issue an adult firearms licence earlier than 28 days after the day the application for the licence is made.
Adult firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
(1)An applicant for an adult firearms licence has a genuine reason to possess or use a firearm if the registrar is satisfied that the applicant intends to possess or use the firearm for 1 or more of the reasons mentioned in table 61, column 2.
(2)The applicant must produce evidence (including evidence of a kind, if any, mentioned in table 61, column 3) of the requirements mentioned in column 3 in relation to the applicant’s genuine reason if asked to do so by the registrar.
(3)If the applicant does not comply with subsection (2), the registrar may refuse to consider the application further.
(4)In this section:
nature conservation licence—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, section 262.
public unleased land permit—see the Public Unleased Land Act 2013, section 40.
reserve—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, section 169.
NoteReserves include wilderness areas, national parks, nature reserves, catchment areas and other areas of public land.
Table 61
| column 1 item | column 2 genuine reason | column 3 requirements |
| 1 | sport or target shooting | 1.1 For an applicant to whom section 75 (Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting) applies—the applicant is a member of an approved shooting club that conducts competitions or activities requiring the use of the firearm for which the licence is sought. 1.2 For any other applicant—the applicant is an active member of an approved shooting club that conducts competitions or activities requiring the use of the firearm for which the licence is sought. |
| 2 | recreational hunting or vermin control on rural land | 2.1 For recreational hunting or vermin control on rural land— (a) the applicant has the permission of the owner or occupier of the land to shoot on the land; or (b) the applicant— (i) is an active member of an approved hunting club; and (ii) intends to use the firearm solely to take part in recreational hunting activities conducted by the club; and (iii) proves that the main objects of the club are to conduct recreational hunting activities requiring the use of the firearm for which the licence is sought; and (iv) proves that the club has the permission of the owner or occupier of the land to conduct those activities on the land. 2.2 For vermin control in a reserve—the applicant holds a nature conservation licence, or a public unleased land permit, authorising the applicant to use a firearm in a reserve to kill animals. |
| 3 | primary production | The applicant— (a) is a person whose occupation is the business of a primary producer, or who is the owner, lessee or manager of land used for primary production; and (b) intends to use the firearm solely in relation to farming or grazing activities (including the suppression of vertebrate pest animals on the land concerned). |
| 4 | vertebrate pest animal control | The applicant is— (a) a professional contract shooter employed in controlling vertebrate pest animals on rural land; or (b) a person employed by or in, or authorised by, a government agency prescribed by regulation that has functions relating to the control or suppression of vertebrate pest animals; or (c) a person whose occupation is the business of a primary producer, or who is the owner, lessee, or manager of land used for primary production, and who is taking part in an authorised campaign conducted by or on behalf of a government agency to eradicate large feral animals or animals that are affected by brucellosis or tuberculosis. |
| 5 | business or employment | The applicant needs to possess or use the firearm for which the licence is sought in the conduct of the applicant’s business or employment. |
| 6 | occupational requirements relating to rural purposes | The applicant is employed in a rural occupation that requires the possession or use of the firearm for which the licence is sought. |
| 7 | animal welfare | The applicant is— (a) an officer of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; or (b) a veterinary practitioner; or (c) a person employed by or within, or authorised by, an administrative unit with responsibility for animal welfare; or (d) an owner, transporter, drover or other handler of animals who may need to destroy an animal to avoid it suffering. |
| 8 | firearms collection | 8.1 For a licence that authorises the applicant to collect pistols manufactured after 1946—the applicant proves (by producing written evidence from the approved collectors club of which the applicant is a member) that— (a) the applicant has been a member of the club for at least 1 year; and (b) the collection has a thematic structure; and (c) the applicant researches or studies firearms; and (d) the members of the club collect firearms of the kind for which the licence is sought; and (e) the licence application is supported by the club. 8.2 For a licence that authorises the applicant to collect any other kind of firearms— (a) the applicant is a member of an approved collectors club; and (b) the collection has a genuine historical or thematic structure or a genuine commemorative or investment value; and (c) the members of the club collect firearms of the kind for which the licence is sought; and (d) the licence application is supported by the club. |
| 9 | heirloom possession | The applicant wants to possess a firearm that is an heirloom. |
| 10 | paintball activity | The applicant wants to possess or use a paintball marker for paintball activities. |
Amendment history
Long title
long titlesub A2008‑25 amdt 1.1
Name of Act
s 1sub A2008‑25 amdt 1.2
Dictionary
s 2om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1639
ins A2008‑25 s 4
Notes
s 2Arenum as s 3
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 2Brenum as s 4
Notes
s 3orig s 3
renum as s 5
pres s 3
(prev s 2A) ins A2008‑25 s 4
renum as s 3 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4 hdgorig s 4 hdg
sub A1999‑29 notes
am R3 LA
s 4orig s 4
am A1999‑29 sch
defs reloc to dict A2008‑25 s 6
om A2008‑25 s 7
def acquire om A2008‑25 s 5
def airgun om A2008‑25 s 5
def ammunition om A2008‑25 s 5
def approved range om A2003‑31 amdt 1.2
def approved shooting range ins A2003‑31 amdt 1.2
om A2008‑25 s 5
def authorised instructor om A2008‑25 s 5
def authorised member om A2008‑25 s 5
def chief police officer om A2008‑25 s 5
def composite entity om A2008‑25 s 5
def dealer’s licence om A2008‑25 s 5
def determined fee om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1640
def employee om A2008‑25 s 5
def endorsed om A2008‑25 s 5
def firearm om A2008‑25 s 5
def firearm part om A2008‑25 s 5
def firearms dealer om A2008‑25 s 5
def firearms prohibition order om A2008‑25 s 5
def genuine reason om A2008‑25 s 5
def occupier om A2008‑25 s 5
def possession om A2008‑25 s 5
def principal om A2008‑25 s 5
def prohibited firearm am A2003‑31 amdt 1.3
om A2008‑25 s 5
def prohibited pistol ins A2003‑31 s 5
om A2008‑25 s 5
pres s 4
(prev s 2B) ins A2008‑25 s 4
renum as s 4 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2017‑9 s 8
Important concepts
pt 1A hdgrenum as pt 2 hdg
Meaning of firearm—Act
s 4A(prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A and then s 6
Meaning of prohibited firearm—Act
s 4ABrenum as s 7
Meaning of acquire—Act
s 4ACrenum as s 8
Meaning of dispose—Act
s 4ADrenum as s 9
Meaning of possession—Act
s 4B(prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B and then s 10
Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 4BArenum as s 11
Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 4BBrenum as s 12
Taking possession under credit contract
s 4BCrenum as s 13
Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 4BDrenum as s 14
Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 4BErenum as s 15
Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc—Act
s 4BFrenum as s 16
Assessing suitability of individuals
s 4BGrenum as s 17
Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 4BHrenum as s 18
Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 4BIrenum as s 19
Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 4BJrenum as s 20
Operation of Act
pt 1B hdgrenum as pt 3 hdg
Government-owned firearms
s 4C(prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C and then s 21
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4CAins A2003‑31 amdt 1.4
om A2008‑25 s 8
People responsible for certain actions etc
s 4D(prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D and then s 22
People exempt from Act etc
s 4E(prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E and then s 23
Unregulated firearms
pt 1C hdgrenum as pt 4 hdg
Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 4Grenum as s 24
Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 4Hrenum as s 25
Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 4Irenum as s 26
Unregulated firearms—examination
s 4Jrenum as s 27
Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 4Krenum as s 28
Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 4Lrenum as s 29
Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 4Mrenum as s 30
Declarations about firearms
pt 1D hdgrenum as pt 5 hdg
Important concepts
pt 2 hdgorig pt 2 hdg
renum as pt 6 hdg
pres pt 2 hdg
(prev pt 1A hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 4
renum as pt 2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Principles and objects of Act
s 5orig s 5
renum as s 31
pres s 5
(prev s 3) renum as s 5 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of firearm
s 6 hdg(prev s 4A hdg) ins A1999‑29 notes
s 6orig s 6
renum as s 32
pres s 6
(prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A A1999‑29 sch
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 6 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-50 s 24
When possession and use not an offence
s 6A hdgins A1999‑29 notes
s 6A(prev s 6 (2)) renum A1999‑29 sch
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1641, amdt 1.1642; A2003‑31 amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6
om A2008‑25 s 8
Diplomatic and consular representatives
s 6B hdgins A1999‑29 notes
s 6B(prev s 6 (3)) renum A1999‑29 sch
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1643-1.1645
om A2008‑25 s 8
Meaning of prohibited firearm
s 7orig s 7
renum as s 33
pres s 7
(prev s 4AB) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 7 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of acquire
s 8orig s 8
renum as s 34
pres s 8
(prev s 4AC) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 8 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of dispose
s 9orig s 9
om A2008‑25 amdt 1.6
pres s 9
(prev s 4AD) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 9 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of possession
s 10 hdg(prev s 4B hdg) ins A1999‑29 notes
s 10orig s 10
renum as s 35
pres s 10
(prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B A1999‑29 sch
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 10 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.125
Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 11orig s 11
om A2008‑25 amdt 1.7
pres s 11
(prev s 4BA) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 11 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 12orig s 12
renum as s 36
pres s 12
(prev s 4BB) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 12 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minister’s guidelines
s 12Arenum as s 37
Taking possession under credit contract
s 13orig s 13
renum as s 38
pres s 13
(prev s 4BC) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 13 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2010‑40 amdt 1.23
Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 14orig s 14
renum as s 39
pres s 14
(prev s 4BD) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 14 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015‑3 ss 33-35; pars and ss renum R39 (RI) LA; A2018‑1 s 4, s 5; pars renum R52 LA
Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 15orig s 15
renum as s 40
pres s 15
(prev s 4BE) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 15 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 15Arenum as s 41
Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc
s 16orig s 16
renum as s 42
pres s 16
(prev s 4BF) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 16 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms
s 16AArenum as s 43
Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 16ABrenum as s 44
Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 16ACrenum as s 45
Definitions of some licences—Act
s 16Arenum as s 46
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 16Brenum as s 47
Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 16Crenum as s 48
Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 16Drenum as s 49
Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 16Erenum as s 50
Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 16Frenum as s 51
Assessing suitability of individuals
s 17orig s 17
renum as s 52
pres s 17
(prev s 4BG) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 17 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 18orig s 18
renum as s 53
pres s 18
(prev s 4BH) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 18 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑52 amdt 3.97; A2015‑45 amdt 1.5; A2015‑50 amdt 3.104, amdt 3.105; A2017‑4 amdt 3.62; pars renum R48 LA; A2016‑43 amdt 2.1; A2018‑1 s 6; A2018‑42 amdt 3.46; A2025‑29 amdt 3.125
Protection of security sensitive information
s 18Ains A2018‑1 s 7
ACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive information
s 18Bins A2018‑1 s 7
ACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive information
s 18Cins A2018‑1 s 7
Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 19orig s 19
renum as s 54
pres s 19
(prev s 4BI) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 19 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.106; A2017‑4 amdt 3.63
def successfully appealed against ins A2008‑25 s 69
reloc from dict A2017‑4 amdt 3.65
am A2016‑43 amdt 2.2
Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 19Arenum as s 55
Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 20orig s 20
renum as s 56
pres s 20
(prev s 4BJ) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 20 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Operation of Act
pt 3 hdgorig pt 3 hdg
renum as pt 7 hdg
pres pt 3 hdg
(prev pt 1B hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as pt 3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Requirement for licence etc
div 3.1 hdgrenum as div 7.1 hdg
Licensing schemes—general
div 3.2 hdgrenum as div 7.2 hdg
Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 3.2A hdg renum as div 7.3 hdg
Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 3.2B hdgrenum as div 7.4 hdg
Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 3.2C hdgrenum as div 7.5 hdg
Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 3.2D hdg renum as div 7.6 hdg
Permits
div 3.3 hdg(prev pt 3 div 3 hdg) renum R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
om A2008‑25 s 25
Government-owned firearms
s 21 hdg(prev s 4C hdg) ins A1999‑29 notes
s 21orig s 21
renum as s 57
pres s 21
(prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C A1999‑29 sch
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 21 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
People responsible for certain actions etc
s 22 hdg(prev s 4D hdg) ins A1999‑29 notes
s 22orig s 22
renum as s 58
pres s 22
(prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D A1999‑29 sch
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 22 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—categories
s 22Arenum as s 59
When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 22Brenum as s 60
People exempt from Act etc
s 23 hdg(prev s 4E hdg) ins A1999‑29 notes
s 23orig s 23
renum as s 61
pres s 23
(prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E A1999‑29 sch
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 23 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.107
Application of Act to imitation firearms
s 23Aorig s 23A
renum as s 62
pres s 23A
ins A2016‑48 s 32
Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 3A hdgrenum as pt 8 hdg
Permits generally
pt 3B hdgrenum as pt 9 hdg
Permits to acquire firearms
pt 3C hdgrenum as pt 10 hdg
Unregulated firearms
pt 4 hdgorig pt 4 hdg
renum as pt 11 hdg
pres pt 4 hdg
(prev pt 1C hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as pt 4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 4.1 hdgrenum as div 11.1 hdg
Register of firearms
div 4.2 hdgrenum as div 11.2 hdg
Registration of firearms
div 4.3 hdgrenum as div 11.3 hdg
Registration of firearms users
div 4.4 hdgrenum as div 11.4 hdg
Offences—registration
div 4.5 hdgrenum as div 11.5 hdg
Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 24orig s 24
renum as s 63
pres s 24
(prev s 4G) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 24 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 25orig s 25
renum as s 64
pres s 25
(prev s 4H) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 25 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 26orig s 26
renum as s 65
pres s 26
(prev s 4I) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 26 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—examination
s 27orig s 27
renum as s 66
pres s 27
(prev s 4J) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 27 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 28orig s 28
renum as s 67
pres s 28
(prev s 4K) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 28 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 29orig s 29
renum as s 68
pres s 29
(prev s 4L) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 29 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 30orig s 30
renum as s 69
pres s 30
(prev s 4M) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 30 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.206; A2015‑3 s 36
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 30Arenum as s 70
Declarations about firearms
pt 5 hdgorig pt 5 hdg
renum as pt 12 hdg
pres pt 5 hdg
(prev pt 1D hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 8
renum as pt 5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearms declarations by registrar
s 31orig s 31
renum as s 71
pres s 31
(prev s 5) sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 31 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009‑20 amdt 3.75; A2015‑33 amdt 1.83; A2016‑48 s 33, s 34; A2018‑1 s 8
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Effect of certain declarations
s 32orig s 32
renum as s 72
pres s 32
(prev s 6) am A1999‑29 sch; A2006‑23 amdts 1.198-1.200
sub A2008‑25 s 8
renum as s 32 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Administration
pt 6 hdgorig pt 6 hdg
renum as pt 13 hdg
pres pt 6 hdg
(prev pt 2 hdg) renum as pt 6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 6.1 hdgrenum as div 13.1 hdg
Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 6.2 hdgrenum as div 13.2 hdg
Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 6.3 hdgrenum as div 13.3 hdg
Registrar of firearms
s 33orig s 33
am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1653-1.1655
om A2008‑25 s 19
pres s 33
(prev s 7) am A2008‑25 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
renum as s 33 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Functions of registrar
s 34orig s 34
om A2008‑25 s 19
pres s 34
(prev s 8) am A2008‑25 amdt 1.5
renum as s 34 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Delegation by registrar
s 35orig s 35
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1656, amdt 1.1657
om A2008‑25 s 19
pres s 35
(prev s 10) sub A2008‑25 s 9
renum as s 35 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2016‑37 amdt 1.26; A2018‑1 s 9
Reports and recommendations
s 36orig s 36
renum as s 73
pres s 36
(prev s 12) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1646; A2008‑25 s 10
renum as s 36 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 36AArenum as s 74
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting
s 36Arenum as s 75
Minister’s guidelines
s 37orig s 37
renum as s 76
pres s 37
(prev s 12A) ins A2008‑25 s 10
renum as s 37 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.32, amdt 3.33; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Amnesty
s 38orig s 38
renum as s 77
pres s 38
(prev s 13) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1646
am A2008‑25 s 11
renum as s 38 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009‑20 amdt 3.76; A2011‑3 amdt 3.207; A2015‑33 amdt 1.84
sub A2022‑2 s 34
Authorised instructors and club members
s 39orig s 39
renum as s 78
pres s 39
(prev s 14) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.7
sub A2008‑25 s 12
renum as s 39 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Approval of clubs
s 40orig s 40
om A2001‑90 amdt 1.73
prev s 40
renum as s 79
pres s 40
(prev s 15) am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1647-1.1649
sub A2003‑31 s 6
am A2008‑25 amdt 1.8
renum as s 40 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑3 amdt 3.208; A2013‑44 amdt 3.67; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 40Arenum as s 80
Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 41orig s 41
renum as s 81
pres s 41
(prev s 15A) ins A2008‑25 s 13
renum as s 41 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Firearms licences
pt 7 hdgorig pt 7 hdg
renum as pt 14 hdg
pres pt 7 hdg
(prev pt 3 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 14
renum as pt 7 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Requirement for licence etc
div 7.1 hdgorig div 7.1 hdg
renum as div 14.1 hdg
pres div 7.1 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 1 hdg) renum as div 3.1 hdg R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008‑25 s 14
renum as div 7.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms
s 42 hdg(prev s 16 hdg) am A1999‑29 s 4
s 42orig s 42
renum as s 82
pres s 42
(prev s 16) am A1999‑29 s 4
sub A2003‑31 s 7; A2008‑25 s 15
renum as s 42 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2016‑48 s 35; A2019‑23 ss 36-38
Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42Arenum as s 83
Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 42Drenum as s 84
Minors firearms licences—applications
s 42Erenum as s 85
Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42Frenum as s 86
Minors firearms licences—decision
s 42Grenum as s 87
Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 42Hrenum as s 88
Minors firearms licences—categories
s 42Irenum as s 89
When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 42Jrenum as s 90
Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42Krenum as s 91
Minors firearms licences—form
s 42Lrenum as s 92
Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 42Mrenum as s 93
Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 42Nrenum as s 94
Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 42Orenum as s 95
Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42Prenum as s 96
Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42Qrenum as s 97
Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 42Rrenum as s 98
Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42Srenum as s 99
Definitions—Act
s 42Urenum as s 100
Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 42Vrenum as s 101
Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42Wrenum as s 102
Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 42Xrenum as s 103
Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 42Yrenum as s 104
Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 42Zrenum as s 105
Composite entity firearms licence—principal’s name
s 42ZArenum as s 106
When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZBrenum as s 107
Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42ZCrenum as s 108
Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 42ZDrenum as s 109
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 42ZErenum as s 110
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 42ZFrenum as s 111
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 42ZGrenum as s 112
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 42ZHrenum as s 113
Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 42ZIrenum as s 114
Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 42ZJrenum as s 115
Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZKrenum as s 116
Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZLrenum as s 117
Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42ZMrenum as s 118
Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42ZMArenum as s 119
Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZNrenum as s 120
Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42ZOrenum as s 121
Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 42ZOArenum as s 122
Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 42ZPrenum as s 123
Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42ZPArenum as s 124
Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 42ZPBrenum as s 125
Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 42ZPCrenum as s 126
When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZPDrenum as s 127
Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42ZQrenum as s 128
Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 42ZQArenum as s 129
Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZQBrenum as s 130
Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZRrenum as s 131
Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZRArenum as s 132
Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 42ZRBrenum as s 133
Definitions—pt 3A
s 42ZSrenum as s 134
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence categories
s 42ZSArenum as s 136
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 42ZTrenum as s 136
Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 42ZUrenum as s 137
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences
s 42ZVrenum as s 138
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 42ZWrenum as s 139
Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions
s 42ZXrenum as s 140
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited firearms
s 43orig s 43
am A1999‑29 s 5
om A2008‑25 s 24
prev s 43
renum as s 141
pres s 43
(prev s 16AA) ins A2008‑25 s 15
renum as s 43 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019‑23 ss 39-41; ss renum R56 LA
Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 44orig s 44
om A2008‑25 s 24
pres s 44
(prev s 16AB) ins A2008‑25 s 15
renum as s 44 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 45orig s 45
renum as s 142
pres s 45
(prev s 16AC) ins A2008‑25 s 15
renum as s 45 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—applications
s 45Arenum as s 143
Permits to acquire—decision
s 45Brenum as s 144
Licensing schemes—general
div 7.2 hdgorig div 7.2 hdg
renum as div 14.2 hdg
pres div 7.2 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 2 hdg) renum as div 3.2 hdg R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008‑25 s 16
renum as div 7.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions of some licences—Act
s 46orig s 46
renum as s 145
pres s 46
(prev s 16A) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 46 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
def adult firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 16
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 16
def minors firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 16
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 16
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms licensees
s 46Arenum as s 146
When permits to acquire may be issued
s 46Brenum as s 147
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 47orig s 47
renum as s 148
pres s 47
(prev s 16B) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 47 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 48orig s 48
renum as s 149
pres s 48
(prev s 16C) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 48 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 48Arenum as s 150
Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 48Brenum as s 151
Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 48Crenum as s 152
Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 49orig s 49
renum as s 153
pres s 49
(prev s 16D) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 49 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Regulations about permits to acquire
s 49Arenum as s 154
Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 4
s 49Brenum as s 155
Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 50orig s 50
renum as s 156
pres s 50
(prev s 16E) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 50 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Contents of register
s 50Arenum as s 157
Register not available to public
s 50Brenum as s 158
Two-yearly reviews
s 50Crenum as s 159
Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 51orig s 51
renum as s 160
pres s 51
(prev s 16F) ins A2008‑25 s 16
renum as s 51 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 51Arenum as s 161
Firearm registration—decision
s 51Brenum as s 162
Firearm registration—refusal
s 51Crenum as s 163
Firearm registration notice
s 51Drenum as s 164
End of firearm registration
s 51Erenum as s 165
Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence
s 52orig s 52
renum as s 166
pres s 52
(prev s 17) sub A2008‑25 s 17
renum as s 52 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009‑20 amdt 3.76; A2015‑33 amdt 1.85; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 52Arenum as s 167
User registration—application
s 52Brenum as s 168
User registration—request for further information etc
s 52BArenum as s 169
User registration—decision
s 52BBrenum as s 170
User registration—refusal
s 52Crenum as s 171
Effect of registration as user
s 52Drenum as s 172
User registration—period in force
s 52Erenum as s 173
Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 52Frenum as s 174
Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 52Grenum as s 175
Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 52Hrenum as s 176
Authority conferred by licence—additional matters
s 53orig s 53
renum as s 177
pres s 53
(prev s 18) am A2008‑25 s 18
renum as s 53 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015‑3 s 37; ss renum R39 LA
Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 7.3 hdgorig div 7.3 hdg
renum as div 14.3 hdg
pres div 7.3 hdg
(prev div 3.2A hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as div 7.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—applications
s 54orig s 54
renum as s 178
pres s 54
(prev s 19) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1650, amdt 1.1651; ss renum R3 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.1652)
sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 54 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 55orig s 55
renum as s 179
pres s 55
(prev s 19A) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 55 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 56orig s 56
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 56
(prev s 20) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 56 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—decision
s 57orig s 57
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1669, amdt 1.1670
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 57
(prev s 21) am A1998‑67 s 17; A2001‑90 amdt 1.67
sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 57 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—refusal
s 58orig s 58
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 58
(prev s 22) am A2001‑90 amdts 1.68-1.70
sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 58 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑1 s 10, s 11; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Adult firearms licences—categories
s 59orig s 59
am A2003‑31 amdt 1.13
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 59
(prev s 22A) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 59 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 60orig s 60
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 60
(prev s 22B) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 60 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 61orig s 61
om A2008‑25 s 26
pres s 61
(prev s 23) am A2003‑31 s 8, s 9, amdts 1.8-1.10; table renum R12 LA
sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 61 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑12 s 37; A2013-50 s 25, s 26; A2014‑59 amdt 2.15, amdt 2.16; A2018‑32 amdt 3.10; A2024‑11 amdt 2.11
Adult firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 62orig s 62
renum as s 180
pres s 62
(prev s 23A) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 62 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 63orig s 63
renum as s 181
pres s 63
(prev s 24) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 63 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 64orig s 64
renum as s 182
pres s 64
(prev s 25) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 64 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 65orig s 65
renum as s 183
pres s 65
(prev s 26) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 65 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person—pt 6
s 65Arenum as s 184
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 66orig s 66
renum as s 185
pres s 66
(prev s 27) sub A2003‑31 s 10; A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 66 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 66Arenum as s 186
Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 66Brenum as s 187
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited—application
s 66Crenum as s 188
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited
s 66Drenum as s 189
Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 66Erenum as s 190
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of collectors licences
s 67orig s 67
renum as s 191
pres s 67
(prev s 28) sub A2003‑31 s 10; A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 67 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—div 6.3
s 67Arenum as s 192
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of heirlooms licence
s 68orig s 68
renum as s 193
pres s 68
(prev s 29) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 68 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Acquisition and disposal—records
s 68AArenum as s 194
Correction of recorded entries
s 68Arenum as s 195
Offence—inspection of records
s 68Brenum as s 196
Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 68Crenum as s 197
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of firearms dealer licences
s 69orig s 69
renum as s 198
pres s 69
(prev s 30) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 69 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 70orig s 70
renum as s 199
pres s 70
(prev s 30A) ins A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 70 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—form
s 71orig s 71
renum as s 200
pres s 71
(prev s 31) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.11
sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 71 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—replacements
s 72orig s 72
renum as s 201
pres s 72
(prev s 32) sub A2008‑25 s 19
renum as s 72 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Adult firearms licences—conditions
s 73orig s 73
renum as s 202
pres s 73
(prev s 36) sub A2008‑25 s 20
renum as s 73 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑1 s 12, s 13
Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 74orig s 74
renum as s 203
pres s 74
(prev s 36AA) ins A2008‑25 s 20
renum as s 74 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Production of evidence of identity
s 74Arenum as s 204
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport or target shooting
s 75 hdg(prev s 36A hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 21
s 75orig s 75
renum as s 205
pres s 75
(prev s 36A) ins A2003‑31 s 11
am A2008‑25 s 21, s 22
renum as s 75 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2024‑11 amdt 3.10
General powers on entry to premises
s 75Arenum as s 206
Powers on entry—condition
s 75Brenum as s 207
Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 75Crenum as s 208
Power to seize things
s 75Drenum as s 209
Receipt for things seized
s 75DArenum as s 210
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for collectors licences
s 76 hdg (prev s 37 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 23
s 76orig s 76
renum as s 211
pres s 76
(prev s 37) am A2003‑31 s 12; A2008‑25 s 23
renum as s 76 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.68, amdt 3.77
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 76Arenum as s 212
Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 76Brenum as s 213
Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 76Crenum as s 214
Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 76Drenum as s 215
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for paintball marker licences
s 77orig s 77
renum as s 216
pres s 77
(prev s 38) sub A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 77 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 77Arenum as s 217
Adult firearms licences—period in force
s 78orig s 78
renum as s 218
pres s 78
(prev s 39) am A2001‑90 amdt 1.71, amdt 1.72; A2005‑13 amdt 1.37
sub A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 78 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 78Arenum as s 219
Adult firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 79orig s 79
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.76
prev s 79
renum as s 220
pres s 79
(prev s 40) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 79 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family violence offence
s 80 hdgsub A2016‑43 amdt 2.3
s 80orig s 80
renum as s 221
pres s 80
(prev s 40A) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 80 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.26, amdt 3.27; A2009‑19 s 25; A2015‑40 amdt 1.16; A2016‑43 amdt 2.4, amdt 2.5
Adult firearms licences—cancellation generally
s 81orig s 81
renum as s 222
pres s 81
(prev s 41) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1658, amdt 1.1659; A2001‑90 amdt 1.74; A2003‑31 s 13, s 14; ss renum R7 LA (see A2003‑31 s 15) ; A2005‑13 amdt 1.38
sub A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 81 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.28; A2016‑43 amdt 2.6
Adult firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under certain protection orders
s 81Ains A2016‑43 amdt 2.7
Adult firearms licences—cancellation of category H licences
s 82orig s 82
renum as s 223
pres s 82
(prev s 42) sub A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 82 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 82Arenum as s 224
Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 82Brenum as s 225
Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 83orig s 83
renum as s 226
pres s 83
(prev s 42A) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 83 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 7.4 hdgorig div 7.4 hdg
renum as div 14.4 hdg
pres div 7.4 hdg
(prev div 3.2B hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as div 7.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 84orig s 84
renum as s 227
pres s 84
(prev s 42D) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 84 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 84Arenum as s 228
Alternative verdict for offences against s 84A (3)
s 84Bins A2003‑31 s 18
om A2008‑25 s 40
Minors firearms licences—applications
s 85orig s 85
renum as s 229
pres s 85
(prev s 42E) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 85 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 86orig s 86
renum as s 230
pres s 86
(prev s 42F) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 86 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—decision
s 87orig s 87
renum as s 231
pres s 87
(prev s 42G) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 87 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 88orig s 88
renum as s 232
pres s 88
(prev s 42H) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 88 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—categories
s 89orig s 89
renum as s 233
pres s 89
(prev s 42I) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 89 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 90orig s 90
renum as s 234
pres s 90
(prev s 42J) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 90 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 91orig s 91
renum as s 235
pres s 91
(prev s 42K) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 91 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—form
s 92orig s 92
renum as s 236
pres s 92
(prev s 42L) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 92 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 93orig s 93
renum as s 237
pres s 93
(prev s 42M) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 93 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 93Arenum as s 238
Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 94orig s 94
renum as s 239
pres s 94
(prev s 42N) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 94 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 95orig s 95
renum as s 240
pres s 95
(prev s 42O) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 95 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 96orig s 96
renum as s 241
pres s 96
(prev s 42P) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 96 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension if family violence offence
s 97 hdgsub A2016‑43 amdt 2.8
s 97orig s 97
renum as s 242
pres s 97
(prev s 42Q) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 97 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.29, amdt 3.30; A2009‑19 s 26; A2015‑40 amdt 1.17; A2016‑43 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10
Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 98orig s 98
renum as s 243
pres s 98
(prev s 42R) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 98 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.31; A2016‑43 amdt 2.11
Minors firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under certain protection orders
s 98Aorig s 98A
renum as s 244
pres s 98A
ins A2016‑43 amdt 2.12
Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 98Brenum as s 245
Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 98Crenum as s 246
Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 98Drenum as s 247
Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 99orig s 99
renum as s 248
pres s 99
(prev s 42S) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 99 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 99Arenum as s 249
Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 7.5 hdgorig div 7.5 hdg
renum as div 14.5 hdg
pres div 7.5 hdg
(prev div 3.2C hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as div 7.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—Act
s 100orig s 100
renum as s 250
pres s 100
(prev s 42U) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 100 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
def composite entity ins A2008‑25 s 24
def principal ins A2008‑25 s 24
def registered principal ins A2008‑25 s 24
Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 101orig s 101
renum as s 251
pres s 101
(prev s 42V) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 101 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 102orig s 102
renum as s 252
pres s 102
(prev s 42W) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 102 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 103orig s 103
renum as s 253
pres s 103
(prev s 42X) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 103 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 104orig s 104
renum as s 254
pres s 104
(prev s 42Y) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 104 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 105orig s 105
om A2008‑25 s 45
pres s 105
(prev s 42Z) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 105 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licence—principal’s name
s 106orig s 106
renum as s 255
pres s 106
(prev s 42ZA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 106 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 107orig s 107
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1683, amdt 1.1684
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.76
pres s 107
(prev s 42ZB) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 107 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 108orig s 108
renum as s 256
pres s 108
(prev s 42ZC) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 108 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑1 s 14
Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 109orig s 109
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1685, amdt 1.1686
om A2004‑15 amdt 2.79
pres s 109
(prev s 42ZD) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 109 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 110orig s 110
renum as s 257
pres s 110
(prev s 42ZE) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 110 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 111orig s 111
om A2008‑25 s 47
pres s 111
(prev s 42ZF) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 111 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑1 s 15
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 112orig s 112
om A2008‑25 s 47
pres s 112
(prev s 42ZG) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 112 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 113orig s 113
renum as s 258
pres s 113
(prev s 42ZH) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 113 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Review of decisions
s 113Arenum as s 259
Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 114orig s 114
renum as s 260
pres s 114
(prev s 42ZI) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 114 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Applications for review
s 114Arenum as s 260A
Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 115orig s 115
renum as s 261
pres s 115
(prev s 42ZJ) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 115 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 116orig s 116
renum as s 262
pres s 116
(prev s 42ZK) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 116 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 117orig s 117
renum as s 263
pres s 117
(prev s 42ZL) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 117 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 118orig s 118
renum as s 264
pres s 118
(prev s 42ZM) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 118 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family violence offence
s 119 hdgsub A2016‑43 amdt 2.13
s 119orig s 119
renum as s 265
pres s 119
(prev s 42ZMA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 119 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.32, amdt 3.33; A2009‑19 s 27; A2015‑40 amdt 1.18; A2016‑43 amdt 2.14, amdt 2.15
Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 120orig s 120
renum as s 266
pres s 120
(prev s 42ZN) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 120 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.34; A2016‑43 amdt 2.16
Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 121orig s 121
renum as s 267
pres s 121
(prev s 42ZO) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 121 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 7.6 hdg(prev div 3.2D hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as div 7.6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 122orig s 122
renum as s 268
pres s 122
(prev s 42ZOA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 122 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 123orig s 123
am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1689, amdt 1.1690
om A2008‑25 amdt 1.9
pres s 123
(prev s 42ZP) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 123 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 124orig s 124
renum as s 269
pres s 124
(prev s 42ZPA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 124 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 125orig s 125
renum as s 270
pres s 125
(prev s 42ZPB) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 125 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Approved forms
s 125Arenum as s 271
Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 126orig s 126
renum as s 272
pres s 126
(prev s 42ZPC) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 126 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 127orig s 127
om A1999‑29 sch
pres s 127
(prev s 42ZPD) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 127 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2010‑30 amdt 1.27
Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 128orig s 128
renum as s 273
pres s 128
(prev s 42ZQ) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 128 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015‑50 amdt 3.108; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 129orig s 129
renum as s 274
pres s 129
(prev s 42ZQA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 129 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 130orig s 130
am A1999‑29 sch
sub A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 130
(prev s 42ZQB) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 130 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 131orig s 131
sub A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 131
(prev s 42ZR) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 131 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 132orig s 132
om A1999‑29 sch
prev s 132
ins A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 132
(prev s 42ZRA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 132 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.35; A2016‑43 amdt 2.17
Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 133orig s 133
om A1999‑29 sch
prev s 133
ins A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 133
(prev s 42ZRB) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 133 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 8 hdgorig pt 8 hdg
renum as pt 15 hdg
pres pt 8 hdg
(prev pt 3A hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as pt 8 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—pt 8
s 134orig s 134
sub A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 134
(prev s 42ZS) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 134 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
def authorised period ins A2008‑25 s 24
def corresponding ins A2008‑25 s 24
def interstate licence ins A2008‑25 s 24
def local licence ins A2008‑25 s 24
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence categories
s 135orig s 135
sub A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 7 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 135
(prev s 42ZSA) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 135 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Amnesty
s 135Ains A1997‑12 s 4
om A1999‑29 sch
ins as mod SL2003‑28 reg 8 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
Compensation
s 135Bins A1997‑12 s 4
om A1999‑29 sch
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 136orig s 136
om A1999‑29 sch
prev s 136
ins A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 136
(prev s 42ZT) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 136 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for licensed firearms dealers—other items
s 136Ains as mod SL2003‑28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 137orig s 137
ins A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 10 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 January 2009 (s 137 (5))
pres s 137
(prev s 42ZU) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 137 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol shooting—pistols
s 137Ains as mod SL2003‑28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol shooting—other items
s 137Bins as mod SL2003‑28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker licences
s 138orig s 138
ins A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 12 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 138
(prev s 42ZV) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 138 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.126
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 139orig s 139
ins A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 13 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 139
(prev s 42ZW) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 139 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.126
Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—shooting or paintball competitions
s 140orig s 140
ins A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 14 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 140
(prev s 42ZX) ins A2008‑25 s 24
renum as s 140 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009‑19 s 28
Temporary recognition of interstate category D licences—vertebrate pest animal control
s 140Ains A2010‑51 s 4
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.69; A2024‑11 amdt 2.12; A2025‑29 amdt 3.126
Permits generally
pt 9 hdgorig pt 9 hdg
om A2008‑25 s 47
pres pt 9 hdg
(prev pt 3B hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as pt 9 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
General power to issue permits
s 141 hdg(prev s 43 hdg) sub A1999‑29 s 5
s 141orig s 141
ins A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 141
(prev s 43) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 141 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire firearms
pt 10 hdgorig pt 10 hdg
renum as pt 16 hdg
pres pt 10 hdg
(prev pt 3C hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as pt 10 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of acquirer and foreign acquirer—pt 10
s 142orig s 142
ins A2003‑31 s 22
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
pres s 142
(prev s 45) sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 142 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—applications
s 143(prev s 45A) ins A1999‑29 s 6
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 143 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Permits to acquire—decision
s 144(prev s 45B) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 144 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue generally
s 145(prev s 46) am A2001‑90 amdt 1.75, amdt 1.76; ss renum R4 LA (A2001‑90 amdt 1.77); A2006‑23 amdt 1.201
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 145 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms licensees
s 146(prev s 46A) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 146 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
When permits to acquire may be issued
s 147(prev s 46B) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 147 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—period in force
s 148(prev s 47) am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1660-1.1662
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 148 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—replacements
s 149(prev s 48) am A2003‑31 s 16, s 17
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 149 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 150(prev s 48A) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 150 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 151(prev s 48B) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 151 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 152(prev s 48C) ins A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 152 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to give up suspended or cancelled permit to acquire
s 153(prev s 49) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.12
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 153 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Regulations about permits to acquire
s 154(prev s 49A) ins A1999‑29 s 7
sub A2008‑25 s 25
renum as s 154 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Registration of firearms and firearm users
pt 11 hdgorig pt 11 hdg
renum as pt 17 hdg
pres pt 11 hdg
(prev pt 4 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as pt 11 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 11.1 hdg(prev pt 4 div 1 hdg) renum as div 4.1 hdg R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as div 11.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 11
s 155(prev s 49B) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 155 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Register of firearms
div 11.2 hdg(prev pt 4 div 2 hdg) renum as div 4.2 hdg R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as div 11.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Register of firearms
s 156(prev s 50) sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 156 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Contents of register
s 157(prev s 50A) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 157 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Register not available to public
s 158(prev s 50B) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 158 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Two-yearly reviews
s 159(prev s 50C) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 159 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.206
Registration of firearms
div 11.3 hdg(prev pt 4 div 3 hdg) renum as div 4.3 hdg R3 LA (see also A2001‑90 amdt 1.78)
sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as div 11.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—application
s 160(prev s 51) am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1663-1.1665; ss renum R3 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.1666)
sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 160 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 161(prev s 51A) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 161 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—decision
s 162(prev s 51B) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 162 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—refusal
s 163(prev s 51C) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 163 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration notice
s 164(prev s 51D) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 164 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
End of firearm registration
s 165(prev s 51E) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 165 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Cancellation of firearm registration
s 166(prev s 52) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1667, amdt 1.1668; A2004‑15 amdt 2.75
sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 166 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 167(prev s 52A) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 167 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Registration of firearms users
div 11.4 hdg(prev div 4.4 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as div 11.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—application
s 168(prev s 52B) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 168 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
User registration—request for further information etc
s 169(prev s 52BA) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 169 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—decision
s 170(prev s 52BB) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 170 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—refusal
s 171(prev s 52C) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 171 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Effect of registration as user
s 172(prev s 52D) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 172 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—period in force
s 173(prev s 52E) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 173 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 174(prev s 52F) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 174 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.36
Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 175(prev s 52G) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 175 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—registration
div 11.5 hdg(prev div 4.5 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as div 11.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 176(prev s 52H) ins A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 176 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unregistered firearms
s 177(prev s 53) sub A2008‑25 s 26
ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 177 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—requirements relating to registered firearms
s 178(prev s 54) sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 178 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.36
Offence—possessing firearm under another licence
s 179(prev s 55) sub A2008‑25 s 26
renum as s 179 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Safe storage of firearms
pt 12 hdgorig pt 12 hdg
sub A2003‑31 s 22
om R12 LA s 89
pres pt 12 hdg
(prev pt 5 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 27
renum as pt 12 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to comply with storage requirements
s 180(prev s 62) sub A2008‑25 s 28
renum as s 180 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences
s 181 hdg(prev s 63 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 29
s 181(prev s 63) am A2008‑25 s 29, s 30
renum as s 181 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Offence—storage requirements for category C, D and H licences
s 182 hdg(prev s 64 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 31
s 182(prev s 64) am A2008‑25 s 31, s 32
renum as s 182 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2022‑2 s 35, s 36; ss renum R62 LA
Seizure of firearms if storage requirements not met
s 183(prev s 65) renum as s 183 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Firearms dealers
pt 13 hdg(prev pt 6 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 33
renum as pt 13 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 13.1 hdg(prev div 6.1 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 33
renum as div 13.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person—pt 13
s 184(prev s 65A) ins A2008‑25 s 33
renum as s 184 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 13.2 hdg(prev div 6.2 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 33
renum as div 13.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—firearms dealers to be licensed
s 185(prev s 66) sub A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 185 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 186(prev s 66A) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 186 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 187(prev s 66B) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 187 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited—application
s 188(prev s 66C) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 188 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited
s 189(prev s 66D) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 189 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 190(prev s 66E) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 190 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—restrictions on acquisition and disposal of firearms by firearms dealers
s 191(prev s 67) sub A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 191 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 13.3 hdg(prev div 6.3 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 33
renum as div 13.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—div 13.3
s 192(prev s 67A) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 192 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
def acquire ins A2008‑25 s 34
def dispose ins A2008‑25 s 34
Offence—records generally
s 193(prev s 68) sub A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 193 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Acquisition and disposal—records
s 194(prev s 68AA) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 194 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Correction of recorded entries
s 195(prev s 68A) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 195 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—inspection of records
s 196(prev s 68B) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 196 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 197(prev s 68C) ins A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 197 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.36
Offence—monthly returns
s 198(prev s 69) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1671, amdt 1.1672
sub A2008‑25 s 34
renum as s 198 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.36
Additional requirements for firearms dealers
s 199 hdg(prev s 70 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 35
s 199(prev s 70) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1673, amdt 1.1674; A2008‑25 s 36; ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 199 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2014‑18 amdt 3.34; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Security of displayed firearms
s 200orig s 200
renum as s 400
pres s 200
(prev s 71) am A2008‑25 s 37
renum as s 200 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Interstate transactions between dealers
s 201orig s 201
renum as s 401
pres s 201
(prev s 72) renum as s 201 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Enforcement
pt 14 hdg(prev pt 7 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as pt 14 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 14.1 hdg(prev div 7.1 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as div 14.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of offence—pt 14
s 202orig s 202
renum as s 402
pres s 202
(prev s 73) sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 202 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Interpretation
div 14.2 hdg(prev div 7.2 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as div 14.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Power to enter premises
s 203orig s 203
renum as s 403
pres s 203
(prev s 74) am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1675-1.1677
sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 203 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Production of evidence of identity
s 204orig s 204
renum as s 404
pres s 204
(prev s 74A) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 204 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Consent to entry
s 205orig s 205
renum as s 405
pres s 205
(prev s 75) am A2003‑14 amdt 1.57
sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 205 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.127
General powers on entry to premises
s 206orig s 206
renum as s 406
pres s 206
(prev s 75A) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 206 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Powers on entry—condition
s 207orig s 207
renum as s 407
pres s 207
(prev s 75B) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 207 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 208orig s 208
renum as s 408
pres s 208
(prev s 75C) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 208 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Power to seize things
s 209orig s 209
renum as s 409
pres s 209
(prev s 75D) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 209 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Receipt for things seized
s 210orig s 210
renum as s 410
pres s 210
(prev s 75DA) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 210 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Search warrants
div 14.3 hdg(prev div 7.3 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as div 14.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Warrants generally
s 211orig s 211
renum as s 411
pres s 211
(prev s 76) sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 211 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 212orig s 212
renum as s 412
pres s 212
(prev s 76A) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 212 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑33 amdt 1.25, amdt 1.26
Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 213orig s 213
renum as s 413
pres s 213
(prev s 76B) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 213 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.128
Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 213Arenum as s 414
Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 214orig s 214
renum as s 415
pres s 214
(prev s 76C) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 214 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 215orig s 215
renum as s 416
pres s 215
(prev s 76D) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 215 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Things seized
div 14.4 hdg(prev div 7.4 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as div 14.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Access to things seized
s 216(prev s 77) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1678, amdt 1.1679
sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 216 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 217(prev s 77A) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 217 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.206; A2015‑3 s 38
Enforcement—miscellaneous
div 14.5 hdg(prev div 7.5 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as div 14.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Damage etc to be minimised
s 218(prev s 78) sub A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 218 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 219(prev s 78A) ins A2008‑25 s 38
renum as s 219 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences
pt 15 hdg(prev pt 8 hdg) sub A2008‑25 s 39
renum as pt 15 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—trafficking firearms
s 220(prev s 79) ins A2008‑25 s 39
renum as s 220 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
(7), (8) exp 15 January 2010 (s 220 (8))
Discharge etc of firearm—public places etc
s 221(prev s 80) renum as s 221 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.129
Discharge of firearm—general
s 222(prev s 81) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.14
renum as s 222 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner
s 223 hdg(prev s 82 hdg) sub A1998‑67 s 18
s 223 (prev s 82) am A1998‑67 s 18
renum as s 223 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.129
Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 224(prev s 82A) ins A2008‑25 s 40
renum as s 224 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011‑28 amdt 3.121
Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 225(prev s 82B) ins A2008‑25 s 40
renum as s 225 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unlawful disposal of firearms
s 226(prev s 83) sub A2008‑25 s 40
renum as s 226 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unlawful acquisition of firearms
s 227(prev s 84) sub A2008‑25 s 40
renum as s 227 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 228(prev s 84A) ins A2003‑31 s 18
sub A2008‑25 s 40
renum as s 228 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Use of mail for sending firearms
s 229(prev s 85) renum as s 229 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.129
Use of mail for sending firearms outside ACT
s 230(prev s 86) renum as s 230 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Advertising sale of firearms
s 231(prev s 87) renum as s 231 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Means of delivering possession of firearms
s 232(prev s 88) renum as s 232 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Transport of firearms and ammunition
s 233(prev s 89) renum as s 233 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Transporting prohibited firearms or pistols
s 234(prev s 90) renum as s 234 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Possession of spare barrels for firearms
s 235(prev s 91) renum as s 235 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
On-the-spot inspection of firearms by police
s 236(prev s 92) renum as s 236 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Offence—disposal of firearms by unauthorised holders generally
s 237(prev s 93) sub A2008‑25 s 41
renum as s 237 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019‑23 ss 42-44
Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 238(prev s 93A) ins A2008‑25 s 41
renum as s 238 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008‑36 amdt 1.268; A2019‑23 s 45, s 46
Unsafe firearms
s 239(prev s 94) renum as s 239 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.70
Shortening firearms
s 240(prev s 95) renum as s 240 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.71, amdt 3.77
Converting firearms
s 241(prev s 96) renum as s 241 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Restrictions where alcohol or other drugs concerned
s 242(prev s 97) am A2008‑25 s 42
renum as s 242 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2017‑9 s 9, s 10
Offence—selling ammunition generally
s 243(prev s 98) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.15
sub A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 243 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers
s 244(prev s 98A) ins A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 244 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 245(prev s 98B) ins A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 245 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 246(prev s 98C) ins A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 246 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 247(prev s 98D) ins A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 247 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—acquiring ammunition
s 248(prev s 99) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1680, amdt 1.1681; ss renum R3 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.1682)
sub A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 248 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 249(prev s 99A) ins A2008‑25 s 43
renum as s 249 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019‑23 ss 47-50
Modification of firearms
s 250(prev s 100) renum as s 250 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.72, amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.130
Approval of modifications
s 251(prev s 101) renum as s 251 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.131, amdt 3.132
Offences—defacing, altering and removing identification marks
s 252(prev s 102) sub A2008‑25 s 44
renum as s 252 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Pawning of firearms
s 253(prev s 103) renum as s 253 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Production of licence or permit on demand
s 254(prev s 104) renum as s 254 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009‑49 amdt 3.69; A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.133
Requirement to notify change of address
s 255(prev s 106) renum as s 255 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77
Misuse of licences and permits
s 256(prev s 108) am A2004‑15 amdt 2.76, amdt 2.77; pars renum R11 LA (see A2004‑15 amdt 2.78)
renum as s 256 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.134
Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms
s 257(prev s 110) sub A2008‑25 s 46
renum as s 257 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Notification and review of decisions
pt 16 hdg(prev pt 10 hdg) renum as pt 16 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008‑36 amdt 1.269
Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 16
s 258(prev s 113) am A2003‑31 amdts 1.16-1.18; pars renum R7 LA (see A2003‑31 amdt 1.19
sub A2008‑25 s 48
renum as s 258 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008‑36 amdt 1.269
Review of decisions
s 259(prev s 113A) ins A2008‑25 s 48
renum as s 259 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
om A2008‑36 amdt 1.269
Reviewable decision notices
s 260(prev s 114) am A2003‑31 amdt 1.20
sub A2008‑25 s 48
renum as s 260 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2008‑36 amdt 1.269
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Applications for review
s 260A(prev s 114A) renum as s 260A R17 LA
ins A2008‑36 amdt 1.269
amA2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Miscellaneous provisions
pt 17 hdg(prev pt 11 hdg) renum as pt 17 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Disclosure by health professionals of certain information
s 261(prev s 115) sub A2003‑31 s 19
am A2006‑46 amdt 2.19
renum as s 261 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Destruction or disposal of seized or surrendered firearms
s 262 hdgsub A2022‑2 s 37
s 262(prev s 116) sub A2008‑25 s 49
renum as s 262 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2017‑9 s 11; A2022‑2 s 38, s 39; ss renum R60 LA
Disposal of uncollected firearms
s 263(prev s 117) renum as s 263 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.135
Amnesty concerning firearm frames and receivers
s 263Ains A2013-50 s 27
exp 6 January 2015 (s 263A (5))
Certificates of safety
s 264(prev s 118) renum as s 264 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2025‑29 amdt 3.136
Acts and omissions of representatives
s 265(prev s 119) sub A2004‑15 amdt 1.17
renum as s 265 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Third-party interests—complaints to registrar
s 266(prev s 120) renum as s 266 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; A2016‑18 amdt 2.4
Investigations
s 267(prev s 121) renum as s 267 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.77; R64 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 3.138
Offences by corporations
s 268(prev s 122) am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1687, amdt 1.1688; A2008‑25 s 50
renum as s 268 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
Evidentiary certificates
s 269(prev s 124) am A2004‑15 amdt 2.80
sub A2008‑25 s 51
renum as s 269 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018‑1 s 16
Determination of fees
s 270(prev s 125) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1691; A2008‑25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 270 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Approved forms
s 271(prev s 125A) ins A2001‑44 amdt 1.1691
sub A2008‑25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 271 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Regulation-making power
s 272 hdg(prev s 126 hdg) sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1692
s 272(prev s 126) am A2001‑44 amdts 1.1693-1.1697, amdt 1.1699; pars renum R3 LA (see A2001‑44 amdt 1.1698); pars renum R4 LA; A2003‑31 s 20, s 21; A2004‑7 amdt 1.3; A2008‑25 ss 52‑56; ss and pars renum R17 LA
renum as s 272 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013‑12 s 38; A2025‑29 amdt 4.75
Licensing of entities to operate approved shooting ranges
s 273(prev s 128) sub A2008‑25 s 57
renum as s 273 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.35
Licensing of entities to operate approved paintball ranges
s 274(prev s 129) sub A2003‑31 s 22
mod SL2003‑28 reg 6 (as am SL2004‑3 reg 4) (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003‑28 reg 4)
exp 1 July 2004 (s 142)
ins A2008‑25 s 57
renum as s 274 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014‑18 amdt 3.35
Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting
s 275ins A2009‑44 amdt 1.26
Transitional
pt 20 hdgrenum as pt 25 hdg
Transitional
pt 25 hdg(prev pt 20 hdg) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as pt 25 hdg R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Definitions—pt 25
s 400(prev s 200) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 400 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
def commencement day ins A2008‑25 s 58
def pre-commencement Act ins A2008‑25 s 58
Pre-commencement Act partnerships
s 401(prev s 201) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 401 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act—fit and proper
s 402(prev s 202) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 402 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act applications for licences
s 403(prev s 203) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 403 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act applications for permits
s 404(prev s 204) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 404 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act licences
s 405(prev s 205) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 405 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act minor’s firearms permits
s 406(prev s 206) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 406 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act internationally protected people temporary licences
s 407(prev s 207) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 407 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act international visitors temporary permits
s 408(prev s 208) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 408 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act—suspensions
s 409(prev s 209) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 409 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act—applications for registration of firearm
s 410(prev s 210) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 410 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act—register
s 411(prev s 211) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 411 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act—endorsement of licences
s 412(prev s 212) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 412 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Pre-commencement Act certificates
s 413(prev s 213) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 413 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 414(prev s 213A) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 414 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008‑19, s 2 and CN2008-13)
Transitional regulations
s 415(prev s 214) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 415 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Expiry—pt 25
s 416(prev s 215) ins A2008‑25 s 58
renum as s 416 R17 LA (see A2008‑25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting
s 416Ains as mod SL2008‑55 s 81
mod lapsed 25 November 2009 (SL2008‑55 s 81 om by A2009‑44 amdt 1.27)
COVID-19 emergency response
pt 26 hdgins A2020‑11 amdt 1.34
exp 29 December 2022 (s 417 (6))
Declaration—COVID-19 emergency response
s 417ins A2020‑11 amdt 1.34
am A2020‑14 amdt 1.68, amdt 1.69
exp 29 December 2022 (s 417 (6))
Expiry—pt 26
s 418ins A2020‑11 amdt 1.34
om A2020‑14 amdt 1.70
Prohibited firearms
sch 1 hdgam A2008‑25 amdt 1.11
sch 1am A2008‑25 ss 59-67; items renum R17 LA; SL2010‑19 s 4; SL2013‑29 s 4; items renum R35 LA; A2016‑48 s 36; A2018‑1 s 17
Exemptions from Act
sch 2 noteins A2003‑31 amdt 1.21
sch 2am A2003‑31 s 23
sub A2008‑25 s 68
am A2009‑19 s 29; items renum R21 LA; A2020‑19 ss 4-6; items renum R59 LA
Amounts of compensation
sch 2Ains A1997‑12 s 5
om A1999‑29 sch
Licence categories and authority conferred
sch 3om A1999‑29 sch
ins A2008‑25 s 68
am A2017‑9 s 12; A2017‑16 ss 4-10
Reviewable decisions
sch 4ins A2008‑25 s 68
sub A2008‑36 amdt 1.270
item 43, item 44 exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
am A2010‑51 s 5; items renum R28 LA
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dictins A2008‑25 s 69
am A2008‑36 amdt 1.271, amdt 1.272; A2009‑20 amdt 3.77; A2009‑49 amdt 3.70; A2010‑40 amdt 1.24; A2011‑22 amdt 1.207; A2011‑52 amdt 3.98; A2013‑44 amdt 3.73, amdt 3.74; A2015‑33 amdt 1.86; A2017‑4 amdt 3.64; A2018‑32 amdt 3.11; A2025‑29 amdt 3.139
def acquire ins A2008‑25 s 69
def acquirer ins A2008‑25 s 69
def active sub A2003‑31 s 4
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def adult firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def airgun ins A2008‑25 s 69
def ammunition ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved ins A2003‑31 amdt 1.1
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def approved club sub A2003‑31 amdt 1.1
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def approved firearms event ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved firearms training course ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved paintball competition ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved paintball range ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved reason ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved shooting competition ins A2008‑25 s 69
def approved shooting range ins A2008‑25 s 69
def authorised club member ins A2008‑25 s 69
def authorised instructor ins A2008‑25 s 69
def authorised period ins A2008‑25 s 69
def barrel length ins A2003‑31 s 5
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def blank fire firearm reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
sub A2011‑3 amdt 3.209
def buy ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category A firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category B firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category C firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category D firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def category H firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def close associate ins A2008‑25 s 69
def coach ins A2020‑19 s 7
def composite entity ins A2008‑25 s 69
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def connected ins A2008‑25 s 69
def corrections officer ins A2008‑25 s 69
def corresponding ins A2008‑25 s 69
def corresponding law ins A2008‑25 s 69
def corresponding order sub A2001‑90 amdt 1.64
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
om A2016‑43 amdt 2.18
def dispose ins A2008‑25 s 69
def domestic violence offence ins A2008‑25 s 69
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.36
om A2016‑43 amdt 2.18
def employed ins A2008‑25 s 69
def employee ins A2008‑25 s 69
def executive officer ins A2008‑25 s 69
def explosive sub A2004‑7 amdt 1.2
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def family violence offence ins A2016‑43 amdt 2.19
def final protection order ins A2016‑43 amdt 2.19
def firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def firearm part ins A2008‑25 s 69
def firearms dealer ins A2008‑25 s 69
def firearm part am A2013-50 s 28
def foreign acquirer ins A2008‑25 s 69
def foreign firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def genuine reason ins A2008‑25 s 69
def genuine reason of international visitor ins A2008‑25 s 69
def government agency reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
am A2025‑29 amdt 3.140
def head reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
am A2011‑22 amdt 1.208
def imitation firearm ins A2016‑48 s 37
def inoperable firearm reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
om A2013‑44 amdt 3.75
def interim protection order ins A2001‑90 amdt 1.65
am A2005‑13 amdt 1.36
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.37
sub A2016‑43 amdt 2.20
def interstate licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def licence reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def licensee reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def local licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def minors firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def occupier ins A2008‑25 s 69
def offence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def owner and user particulars ins A2008‑25 s 69
def paintball ins A2008‑25 s 69
def paintball activity ins A2008‑25 s 69
def paintball marker ins A2008‑25 s 69
def paintball range operator ins A2008‑25 s 69
def parental responsibility ins A2008‑25 s 69
note 2 exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008‑19, s 2 and CN2008-13)
def participating ins A2020‑19 s 7
def permit reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def permit-holder ins A2008‑25 s 69
def permit to acquire ins A2008‑25 s 69
def photograph ins A2008‑25 s 69
def pistol reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def possession ins A2008‑25 s 69
def premises reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def principal ins A2008‑25 s 69
def prohibited firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def prohibited person ins A2008‑25 s 69
def prohibited pistol ins A2008‑25 s 69
def protection order ins A2001‑90 amdt 1.66
am A2005‑13 amdt 1.36
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
am A2008‑46 amdt 3.38
om A2016‑43 amdt 2.21
def public place am A2002‑30 amdt 3.371
reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def recognised FVO ins A2016‑43 amdt 2.22
def register reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def registered reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def registered firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def registered owner ins A2008‑25 s 69
def registered premises ins A2008‑25 s 69
def registered principal ins A2008‑25 s 69
def registered user ins A2008‑25 s 69
def registrar reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def responsible person ins A2008‑25 s 69
def reviewable decision ins A2008‑25 s 69
sub A2008‑36 amdt 1.273
def security organisation ins A2008‑25 s 69
am A2013‑44 amdt 3.76
def sell ins A2008‑25 s 69
def shooting gallery reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def starting pistol reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
def successfully appealed against reloc to s 19 (2) A2017‑4 amdt 3.65
def suppressor ins A2018‑1 s 18
def temporarily store ins A2008‑25 s 69
am A2008‑36 amdt 1.274
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008‑25 s 69
def unregulated firearm ins A2008‑25 s 69
def use reloc from s 4 A2008‑25 s 6
Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for R1
31 May 199717 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998A1997‑12 amendments by A1997‑12 R1 (RI)
5 Aug 200317 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998A1997‑12 reissue of printed version R1A
5 Aug 200323 Dec 1998–
30 Sept 1999A1998‑67 amendments by A1998‑67 R2
30 Apr 20001 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001A1999‑29 amendments by A1999‑29 R2 (RI)
5 Aug 20031 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001A1999‑29 reissue of printed version R3
26 Oct 200112 Sept 2001–
26 Mar 2002A2001‑90 amendments by A2001‑44 R4
27 Mar 200227 Mar 2002–
16 Sept 2002A2001‑90 amendments by A2001‑90 R5 (RI)
23 Oct 200217 Sept 2002–
27 Mar 2003A2002‑30 amendments by A2002‑30 reissue for textual correction in s 22 R6
28 Mar 200328 Mar 2003–
30 June 2003A2003‑14 amendments by A2003‑14 R7
1 July 20031 July 2003–
28 Aug 2003A2003‑31 amendments by A2003‑31 R8
29 Aug 200329 Aug 2003–
19 Jan 2004A2003‑31 modification by SL2003‑28 R9
20 Jan 200420 Jan 2004–
4 Apr 2004A2003‑31 amendment by SL2004‑3 to modification by SL2003‑28 R10
5 Apr 20045 Apr 2004–
8 Apr 2004A2004‑7 amendments by A2004‑7 R11
9 Apr 20049 Apr 2004–
1 July 2004A2004‑15 amendments by A2004‑15 R12
2 July 20042 July 2004–
24 Mar 2005A2004‑15 commenced expiry R13*
25 Mar 200525 Mar 2005–
1 June 2006A2005‑13 amendments by A2005‑13 R14
2 June 20062 June 2006–
17 Nov 2006A2006‑23 amendments by A2006‑23 R15
18 Nov 200618 Nov 2006–
1 Jan 2009A2006‑46 amendments by A2006‑46 R16
2 Jan 20092 Jan 2009–
14 Jan 2009A2008‑46 commenced expiry R17
15 Jan 200915 Jan 2009–
1 Feb 2009SL2008‑55 amendments by A2008‑25, modifications by SL2008‑55 and general renumbering R18
2 Feb 20092 Feb 2009–
29 Mar 2009SL2008‑55 amendments by A2008‑36 R19
30 Mar 200930 Mar 2009–
21 Sept 2009SL2008‑55 amendments by A2008‑46 R20
22 Sept 200922 Sept 2009–
28 Sept 2009A2009‑20 amendments by A2009‑20 R21
29 Sept 200929 Sept 2009–
24 Nov 2009A2009‑20 amendments by A2009‑19 R22
25 Nov 200925 Nov 2009–
16 Dec 2009A2009‑44 amendments by A2009‑44 R23
17 Dec 200917 Dec 2009–
15 Jan 2010A2009‑49 amendments by A2009‑49 R24
16 Jan 201016 Jan 2010–
27 May 2010A2009‑49 commenced expiry R25
28 May 201028 May 2010–
27 Sept 2010SL2010‑19 amendments by SL2010‑19 R26
28 Sept 201028 Sept 2010–
5 Oct 2010A2010‑30 amendments by A2010‑30 R27
6 Oct 20106 Oct 2010–
15 Dec 2010A2010‑40 amendments by A2010‑40 R28
16 Dec 201016 Dec 2010–
28 Feb 2011A2010‑51 amendments by A2010‑51 R29
1 Mar 20111 Mar 2011–
30 June 2011A2011‑3 amendmenst by A2011‑3 R30
1 July 20111 July 2011–
20 Sept 2011A2011‑22 amendments by A2011‑22 R31
21 Sept 201121 Sept 2011–
11 Dec 2011A2011‑28 amendments by A2011‑28 R32
12 Dec 201112 Dec 2011–
23 Apr 2013A2011‑52 amendments by A2011‑52 R33
24 Apr 201324 Apr 2013–
24 Nov 2013A2013-12 amendments by A2013-12 R34
25 Nov 201325 Nov 2013–
25 Nov 2013A2013‑44 amendments by A2013‑44 R35
26 Nov 201326 Nov 2013–
5 Jan 2014SL2013‑29 amendments by SL2013‑29 R36
6 Jan 20146 Jan 2014–
9 June 2014A2013-50 amendments by A2013-50 R37
10 June 201410 June 2014–
6 Jan 2015A2014‑18 amendments by A2014‑18 R38
7 Jan 20157 Jan 2015–
2 Mar 2015A2014‑18 expiry of provision (s 263A) R39 (RI)
4 Apr 20163 Mar 2015–
10 June 2015A2015-3 amendments by A2015-3
reissue for textual correction in s 14R40 (RI)
4 Apr 201611 June 2015–
13 Oct 2015A2015‑3 amendments by A2014-59 reissue for textual correction in s 14 R41 (RI)
4 Apr 201614 Oct 2015–
4 Nov 2015A2015-33 amendments by A2015-33 reissue for textual correction in s 14 R42 (RI)
4 Apr 20165 Nov 2015–
6 Nov 2015A2015-40 amendments by A2015-40 reissue for textual correction in s 14 R43 (RI)
4 Apr 20167 Nov 2015–
8 Dec 2015A2015‑45 amendments by A2015‑45 reissue for textual correction in s 14 R44 (RI)
4 Apr 20169 Dec 2015–
26 Apr 2016A2015-50 amendments by A2015-50 reissue for textual correction in s 14 R45
27 Apr 201627 Apr 2016–
28 June 2016A2016-18 amendments by A2016-18 R46
29 June 201629 June 2016–
23 Aug 2016A2016-37 amendments by A2016-37 R47
24 Aug 201624 Aug 2016–
8 Mar 2017A2016-48 amendments by A2016-48 R48
9 Mar 20179 Mar 2017–
5 Apr 2017A2017-4 amendments by A2017-4 R49
6 Apr 20176 Apr 2017–
30 Apr 2017A2017-9 amendments by A2017-9 R50
1 May 20171 May 2017–
14 June 2017A2017‑9 amendments by A2016-43 R51
15 June 201715 June 2017–
28 Feb 2018A2017‑16 amendments by A2017‑16 R52
1 Mar 20181 Mar 2018–
22 Oct 2018A2018‑1 amendments by A2018‑1 R53
23 Oct 201823 Oct 2018–
21 Nov 2018A2018‑33 amendments by A2018‑33 R54
22 Nov 201822 Nov 2018–
20 Dec 2018A2018‑42 amendments by A2018‑42 R55
21 Dec 201821 Dec 2018–
14 Aug 2019A2018‑42 amendments by A2018-32 R56
15 Aug 201915 Aug 2019–
7 Apr 2020A2019‑23 amendments by A2019‑23 R57
8 Apr 20208 Apr 2020–
13 May 2020A2020‑11 amendments by A2020‑11 R58
14 May 202014 May 2020–
27 May 2020A2020‑14 amendments by A2020‑14 R59
28 May 202028 May 2020–
30 Mar 2022A2020‑19 amendments by A2020‑19 R60
31 Mar 202231 Mar 2022–
29 Dec 2022A2022‑2 amendments by A2022‑2 R61
30 Dec 202230 Dec 2022–
29 Mar 2023A2022‑2 expiry of provisions (pt 26) R62
30 Mar 202330 Mar 2023–
14 May 2025A2022‑2 amendments by A2022‑2 R63
15 May 202515 May 2025–
15 Nov 2025A2024‑11 amendments by A2024‑11
Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R17 (see Firearms Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25, amdt 1.12). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R17.
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