Firearms Amendment Regulations 1996 (WA)
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FIREARMS ACT 1973
FIREARMS AMENDMENT
REGULATIONS 1996
FIREARMS ACT 1973
FIREARMS AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 1996
Made by His Excellency the Governor in Executive Council.
Citation
1. These regulations may be cited as the Firearms Amendment
Regulations 1996.
Commencement
2. These regulations come into operation on the day on which the provisions of the Firearms Amendment Act 1996 other than section 16 commence.
Principal regulations
3. In these regulations the Firearms Regulations 1974* are referred to as
the principal regulations.
[* Reprinted as at 17 November 1995.
For amendments to 27 November 1996 see 1995 Index to
Legislation of Western Australia, Table 4, p. 88.1
Regulation 2 repealed and a regulation substituted
4. Regulation 2 of the principal regulations is repealed and the following
regulation is substituted -
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Definitions 2. In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears -
"category" means a category referred to in regulation 6A. '7
Regulation 3 amended
5. Regulation 3 of the principal regulations is amended by deleting "the
Schedule to these regulations7' and substituting the following -
" Schedule 1 ".
Regulation 4 amended
6. Regulation 4 of the principal regulations is amended -
in the Table to subregulation ( la) -
(i) by deleting "2 Firearms Curio Licence" and substituting the following -
" 1 Firearm Collector's Licence "; and(ii) by deleting the Form number "4" before "Corporate Licence"
and substituting the following -
in the Table to subregulation (lc) -
in the first column, by deleting the Form numbers "5", "6",
(i) "7", and "8" and in each case substituting the following -
" 3 "; and
(ii) by inserting at the end of the Table the following item -
" 4 Ammunition Collector's Licence . . . 40 ";
in the Table to subregulation (3) -
(i) by deletin the items relatin to a Firearm Licence and a Firearm eurio Licence an% substituting the following items -
9D. Firearm Licence. 10. Firearm Collector's Licence.
(ii) by deleting "Dealers" and substituting the following -
" Dealer's "; and
(iii)
by inserting at the end of the Table the following item - " 15A. Ammunition Collector's Licence. "; by repealing subregulations (4) and (10); and
by repealing subregulation (7) and substituting the following
subregulation -
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(7) The fee payable on the renewal of a licence is -
(a)
for a Firearm Collector's Licence or an Ammunition Collector's Licence, the fee prescribed in this regulation for the issue of a Firearm Licence;
(b) regulation for the issue of that type of licence, for any other licence, the fee prescribed in this
subject to apportionment in accordance with section 18 (4)
of the Act as if it were payable for the issue of the licence. 97
Regulation 4A inserted 7. After regulation 4 of the principal regulations the following regulation is
inserted -
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Ammunition excluded from Ammunition Collector's Licence
4A. An Ammunition Collector's Licence does not apply to ammunition specified in the Table to regulation 26.
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Regulation 5 amended
8. Regulation 5 (1) of the principal regulations is amended by deleting "a
member of the Police Force so authorized by".
Regulation 6 amended and transitional provision
9. (1) Regulation 6 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) by repealing subregulation (1); and
(b) i n t h e Table i n subregulat ion (2) , by delet ing
"PR Pistol range use only." and substituting the following - " HR Handgun range use only. ".
(2) The notation "PR" endorsed on a licence or permit before the
commencement of this regulation is to be regarded as if it were the notation
"HR".Regulations 6A and 6B inserted
10. After regulation 6 of the principal regulations the following regulations
are inserted -
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Categories of firearms
6A. (1) For the purposes of these regulations a firearm is of the category indicated in Schedule 3.
category of firearms - (2) If Schedule 3 specifies a genuine need test for a particular
(a) an approval or permit cannot be granted and a licence cannot be issued to a person unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that category; and (b) a person cannot be considered to have a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that category unless the test
specified in Schedule 3 is satisfied.
category D prevents an approval or permit from being granted, or a (3) The genuine need test specified in Schedule 3 for a firearm of
licence from being issued, for the purposes of a firearm of that category forming part of a genuine firearm collection but a genuine need test specified for any other category of firearm does not prevent the Commissioner from being satisfied that a person has a genuine need to acquire or possess a firearm of that other category for the purposes of the firearm forming part of a genuine firearm collection.
(4) If, for a particular category of firearms, Schedule 3 specifies
any restriction on the persons to whom an approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued, an approval or permit cannot be granted and a licence cannot be issued except in accordance with that restriction.
Kinds of firearms for penalties under section 19 of the Act
6B. Each category of firearms is a separate kind of firearms for the purposes of the penalty provisions of section 19 (1) of the Act.
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Regulation 7 amended
11. Regulation 7 of the principal regulations is amended -
in subregulation (3), by deleting "Police Officer" and substituting
(a) the following -
" person to whom the application is made "; (b) by repealing subregulation (7) and substituting the following subregulation - (6
(7) Where the application is for an addition to a licence the application may be dealt with by way of expedited procedure by a person who would be authorized to grant a licence for the firearm to which the application relates.
,7.
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and
(c)
by repealing subregulation (8) and substituting the following subregulation -
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permit appears to be under 18 years, the person to whom (8) If the age of a person applying for a licence or
the application is made may require proof of the applicant's
age. 9 ,
Regulations 7A and 7B inserted 12. After regulation 7 of the principal regulations the following regulations
are inserted -
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Extract of Licence
7A. (1) An Extract of Licence is required to include on it a
photograph of the face of the holder.
renewal of a licence, permit, approval, or authorization may require the (2) A person to whom application is made for the grant, issue, or
applicant to attend at a place specified, or of a class S ecified, when making the requirement for the purpose of enabling t e photograph l
required by subregulation (1)
to be taken.
described in section 22A (1) (a), (b), or (c) of the Act, require the person, (3) The Commissioner may, by notice in writing given to a person to attend -
at a place specified, or a place of a class specified, in the
(a) notice; and (b) within a time specified in the notice,
for the purpose of enabling the photograph required by
subregulation (1) to be taken. (4) If a person satisfies the Commissioner that attendance in
accordance with a requirement under subregulation (2) or (3) wouldpresent unreasonable difficulty, the Commissioner may require the
person to instead provide such photographs, together with such evidence of their authenticity, as the Commissioner specifies. A re uirement may be made under this regulation even though the person W ose photograph is required is already the holder of an 1 Extract of Licence if the Commissioner thinks that another photograph should be obtained. Identity check 7B. A person to whom application is made for the grant, issue, or
renewal of a licence, permit, approval, or authorization may require the applicant to provide evidence of identity in a manner approved by the Commissioner. 9 , ( 5 )
Regulation 8 repealed and a regulation substituted
13. Regulation 8 of the principal regulations is repealed and the following
regulation is substituted -
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Duplicates
8. (1) The Commissioner may, on payment by the applicant of the prescribed fee, issue a duplicate licence, permit, or Extract of Licence to replace a licence, permit, or Extract of Licence lost, stolen or destroyed.
duplicate licence or a duplicate Extract of Licence, Form 5 is to be used (2) For the purpose of making an application for the issue of a
and a fee of $11 paid.
No particular form is required for ap lying for the issue of a payable in respect of the issue of a permit for the unexpired period to duplicate permit, and the fee to be paid is the ee that would have been P
which the original permit related. ,, (3)
Regulation 9 repealed and a regulation substituted
14. Regulation 9 of the principal regulations is repealed and the following
regulation is substituted -
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Change of abode or name
9. The holder of a licence, permit, or approval is required, within 21 days of a change of abode or change of name, to notify the
Commissioner in writing of the change. 97 Regulation 10 amended
15. Regulation 10 (1) of the principal regulations is amended by deleting
"Police Officer" and substituting the following -
" person " Regulation 11 amended
16. (1) After regulation 11 (l) , the following subregulation is inserted - << for longer than 1 year, the owner is required, before the end of each ( la ) It is a condition of the custody that, if custody is to continue year of custody -
(a)
to request the Commissioner in writing to continue the custody for another year; and
(b)
to pay in advance the fee for custody for another year. 9 ,
(2) Regulation 11 (2) (a) of the rincipal regulations is amended by
deleting "attach" and substituting the fo lowing - P " attached ". Regulations 11A, 11B, and 11C inserted
17. After regulation 11 of the principal regulations the following
regulations are inserted -
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Storage security requirements
any kind is to ensure that the firearms or ammunition are stored in 11A. (1) A person entitled to possess firearms or ammunition of accordance with this regulation.
or container that at least meets the specifications described in (2) Firearms and ammunition are to be stored in a locked cabinet Schedule 4 or in such other way as is approved.
regarded as unlocked if the key is left in the lock or is otherwise (3) A cabinet or container that can be unlocked with a key is to be accessible where the cabinet or container is located.
stored, it is to be temporarily rendered incapable of being used, whether (4) When a firearm held under a Firearm Collector's Licence is by fitting an appropriate trigger lock device or otherwise.
If subre ulation (4) is com lied with by removing the bolt or firing pin, or eat! of them, it is to pe kept in a locked metal container that is not the one in which the firearm is stored. cabinet or container in which the firearm is stored but only if it is ( 6 ) The container required by subregulation (5) may be within the securely affixed so as to prevent its removal from the cabinet or
container.
(7) A magazine is not to contain any ammunition when it is which a firearm is stored unless the ammunition is in another locked (8) Ammunition is not to be stored in a cabinet or container in stored. metal container in which no firearm is stored and which is securely
affixed so as to prevent its removal from the cabinet or container.a cartridge is not to be stored, whether or not it is in another container, (9) Despite subregulation (8), propellant that is not incorporated in in a container or cabinet that contains any ammunition, firearm, or
primer.
instead of, any requirements under the Explosives and Dangerous (10) The requirements of this regulation are in addition to, not Goods Act 1961. Transitional provisions 11B. A person who was, when the Firearms Amendment (5)
Regulations 1996 commenced, entitled to possess firearms or
ammunition is not required to com ly with a provision of
regulation 11A, other than regulation 11A $1, until 30 June 1998. Declaration as to storage facilities 11C. A statement that a person is to give the Commissioner if it is
requested under section 11 (7) (b) or 20 (1) (ad) (ii) of the Act is to be in
the form of Form 17A and it is to be verified by statutory declaration. 97 Regulation 12 amended
18. Regulation 12 of the principal regulations is amended by deleting
paragraph (b) and substituting the following paragraph -
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(b) dispose of it through the agency of the State Supply Commission; Regulation 14 amended
19. (1) Regulation 14 (1) and (2) of the principal regulations are repealed and the following subregulations are substituted -
lodging a notice of appeal in the form set out in Form 19 at a court of (1) An appeal under section 22 of the Act may be commenced by petty sessions.
magistrate or to a erearms appeal tribunal constituted under (2) The notice of a peal must indicate whether the appeal is to a Schedule 3 to the Act.
(2a) The notice of appeal must be accompanied by - (a) the ap ropriate fee under the Local Court Rules 1961 in the
case o an appeal to a magistrate; or P (b) a fee of $53 in the case of an appeal to a firearms appeals
tribunal. >7
(2) Regulation 14 (3) (b) of the principal regulations is amended by
deleting "was".
(3) After regulation 14 (3) of the principal regulations the following
subregulation is inserted -
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(3a) The following provisions of this regulation apply only to appeals to a magistrate.
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Regulation 15 amended
20. Regulation 15 of the principal regulations is amended by repealing
subregulation (4) and substituting the following subregulation -
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more than .22 calibre and it is - (4) A firearm can be used a t a shooting gallery only if it is of not
(a) an air rifle; or (b) more highly powered than standard long rifle ammunition. a rim fire firearm chambered for ammunition that is no
Regulation 17 amended
21. Regulation 17 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) in subregulation ( l ) , by deleting "subsection (2) of section 30" and substituting the following -
" section 30 (3) "; and
(b) by inserting after subregulation (3), the following subregulation - <<
required to retain an Ammunition Sales Book for 3 years (4) A person who is the holder of a Dealer's Licence is
after last making an entry in it except that, upon ceasing to be the holder of a Dealer's Licence, the person is required to surrender to the Commissioner any Ammunition Sales Book in which the person has made an entry during the last 3 years.
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Regulation 18 amended
22. Regulation 18 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) by inserting after the regulation designation "18." the subregulation designation "(l)"; (b) by inserting before "maintain" in each of paragraphs (a) and (b) the following -
" , in a permanent and legible manner, "; and
(C) by inserting at the end of the regulation the following
subregulation -
A person who is the holder of a Cor orate Licence is required to retain any record re erred to in P (2)
subregulation (1) (a) for 3 years after last making an entry in it except that, upon ceasing to be the holder of a Corporate Licence, the person is required to surrender to the Commissioner any such record in which the person has made an entry during the last 3 years.
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Regulation 19 amended
23. (1) Regulation 19 (1) of the principal regulations is amended by
deleting "in the way of business7'.
(2) Regulation 19 (2) of the principal regulations is amended by
inserting before "maintain7' the following -
" , in a permanent and legible manner, ".
Regulation 19A inserted
24. After regulation 19 of the principal regulations the following regulation
is inserted -
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Records for Ammunition Collector's Licence
19A. (1) The holder of an Ammunition Collector's Licence is to
compile and maintain, in a permanent and legible manner, a record of ammunition to which the licence relates in a form approved by the Commissioner.
(2) The record is to include details of - the dates on which ammunition was acquired or disposed
of;the full name and address of the person from whom ammunition was acquired or to whom ammunition is disposed of, and the number of the person's licence or permit;
the calibre and quantity of ammunition acquired or disposed of;
the number of cartridges forming the collection; andsuch other matters as the Commissioner may direct.
Regulation 21 amended
25. Regulation 21 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) by repealing subregulation (1); and (b) following - in subregulation (2)' by deleting "Licences" and substituting the
" licences ".
Regulation 22A inserted
26. After regulation 22 of the principal regulations the following regulation
is inserted -
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Entry without warrant
by section 24 (2a) of the Act without warrant is re uired to give the 22A. (1) A member of the Police Force who exercises powers given
written report required by section 24 (7) (b) of the 1 ct within 7 days after the power is exercised.
(2) The report is required to include details of - (a) the circumstances leading to the exercise of the powers; (b) the grounds on which it was suspected that an firearm or
the circumstances described in section 24 (2) of the Act; ammunition might be found in the possession o a person in d (C) why it was necessary to act speedily; (d) why a warrant under section 26 (2) of the Act could not have been obtained in time; and
(e) whether the person, if any, holding a licence, permit, or approval for any firearm or ammunition found is, in the
member's opinion, a fit and proper person to hold it.
was seized and taken under section 24 (2) of the Act, the member of the (3) If, when the powers were exercised, any firearm or ammunition
Police Force seizing it is to notify the Officer in Charge of the Firearms Branch by telephone, facsimile, or similarly speedy means as soon as practicable.
holder of a licence relating to it nor otherwise lawfully entitled to (4) If the owner of the firearm or ammunition seized is neither the possess it, the Commissioner is required, within 21 days after notification of the seizure of any firearm or ammunition is iven under subregulation (3), to give the owner notice under section 33 fl) (c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of it.
( 5 ) Subregulation (4) does not apply if - (a) the owner dies or cannot be found; or (b) the firearm or ammunition seized. a prosecution has been commenced for an offence relating to
of a licence relating to it or is otherwise lawfully entitled to possess it, (6) If the owner of the firearm or ammunition seized is the holder
the Commissioner is required, within 21 days after notification of the seizure of any firearm or ammunition is given under subregulation (3), to -
(a) return it to the owner; (b) revoke the licence and give the owner notice under section 33 (1) (c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of the firearm or ammunition; or (c) give the owner a request under section 20 ( la ) of the Act.
If the Commissioner complies with subregulation (6) by giving is required, within the period fixed by subregulation (B), to -
the owner a request under section 20 ( la ) of the Act, the Commissioner (7)
(a) return the firearm or ammunition seized to the owner; or (b)
revoke the licence and give the owner notice under section 33 (1) (c) of the Act requiring the owner to lawfully dispose of the firearm or ammunition.
subregulation (7) is the period of 21 days after - (8) The period within which the Commissioner is to act under
(a) information is supplied or a submission is made, in accordance with the request, in a form acceptable to the Commissioner; or (b) the period allowed by section 20 ( la) for supplying the information or making the submission elapses,
whichever happens first.
(9) Subregulation (6) or (7) does not apply if - (a) the owner cannot be found; or (b) a prosecution has been commenced for an offence relating to
the firearm or ammunition seized. '7
Regulation 23 amended
27. Regulation 23 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) by deleting "A person7' and substituting the following - " (1) Except as stated in subregulation (2), a person ";
(b) by deleting "$200" and substituting the following - " $1 000 "; and
(c)
by inserting at the end of the regulation the following subregulation -
of regulation 26 and accordingly section 6 (3) of the Act (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a contravention
applies to it. 9 ,
Regulation 24 amended
28. (1) Regulation 24 (1) of the principal regulations is amended, under
the heading "SAFETY TESTS" -
(a) in paragraph 1 -
(i) by deleting "test blank cartridge" and "test blank7' and in each case substituting the following -
" primed cartridge case ";
(ii) in subparagraph (a), by deleting "hardness reading of 75/85
British Standards and International Rubber Hardness" and
substituting the following -
" durometer reading of 70 or more "; and
in each of subparagraphs (b) and (c), by deleting "rubber
(iii) hammer with a head weighing 0.45 kilograms and having a
hardness of 75/85 British Standards and International Ru ber Hardness7' and substituting the following -
hammer with a rubber head weighing 600 g and having a durometer reading of 70 or more and a 100 g wooden handle
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and
(b)
by deleting paragraph 2 and substituting the following paragraph -
2. (1) The trigger mechanism is not to operate when a force of 1 kilo ram is exerted on the central point of the trig er in the d irection in which the trigger operates except,
in t e case of a firearm designed with a trigger mechanism P;
capable of being set, when the trigger mechanism has been
set.
(2) In subparagraph (l) -
"set" means to operate a trigger, button, stud, lever, or other device so as to reduce the trigger pressure that is required to operate the trigger mechanism. ,7
(2) Regulation 24 (2) of the principal regulations is repealed. Regulation 24 (3) of the principal regulations is amended by deleting "and firearm curios". (3) Regulation 25 repealed and a regulation substituted
29. Regulation 25 of the principal regulations is repealed and the following
regulation is substituted -
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Delegation
25. (.l). Aqy member of the Police Force may perform the
Commissioner S functions upon -
any application made for the grant of a permit or a Firearm
(a) Licence; or an application for an additional Cor orate Licence together
(b) with which application is made E r expedited approval under section 18 (10) of the Act,
in respect of a firearm described in Schedule 2, except that this subregulation does not give the power to refuse the application or impose any condition, limitation or restriction.
(2) Any commissioned officer may perform the Commissioner's functions upon -
any application made for the grant of a permit or a Firearm
(a) Licence; or an application for an additional Cor orate Licence together
(b) with which application is made E r expedited approval under section 18 (10) of the Act,
in respect of an firearm that is not of category C or D, except that this
im ose any condition, limitation or restriction unless the commissioned subregulation d oes not give the power to refuse the application or
of icer is a superintendent in charge of a police district. P (3) The commissioned officer immediately responsible for the
administration of the Firearms Branch may perform theCommissioner's functions upon an application being made for the grant of an approval or permit or the issue of a licence in respect of any firearm or ammunition other than a firearm of category D.
(4) The Assistant Commissioner of Police responsible for the Firearms Branch may perform the Commissioner's functions upon an application being made for the grant of an approval or permit or the issue of a licence in respect of any firearm or ammunition.
(5) In this regulation - "commissioned officer" means an officer of police appointed and holding a commission under section 6 of the Police
Act 1892;
"police district" means an area established as a police district under the Police Act 1892. '7
Regulation 26 amended
30. Regulation 26 of the principal regulations is amended -
(a)
by repealing subregulation (1) and substituting the following subregulation -
(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (2a), the acquisition, sale, possession or use of a firearm or ammunition specified in the Table to this regulation is absolutely prohibited.
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(b)
after subregulation (2)' by inserting the following subregulations -
category D if the firearm is licensei under the Act and (2a) This regulation does not a ply to a firearm of what is done is in accordance with the licence.
firearm that is prohibited does not include ammunition that (2b) In this regulation a reference to ammunition for a
is also suitable for a firearm that is not prohibited. '7. 7 and
(c)
by deleting the Table to the regulation and substituting the following Table -
TABLE OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION
a firearm of category D
a machine gun, or ammunition for it
a hand grenade
a mortar gun, or ammunition for it
a bazooka gun, or ammunition for it
a fully automatic firearma firearm designed to discharge tear gas, or
ammunition for it
ammunition the missile from which includes any high explosive, smoke, chemical, lachryrnatory agent, or flechettes
tracer ammunition
incendiary ammunition
armour piercing (hard steel core) ammunition
imprint free (accelerator) ammunitionammunition the missile from which has a calibre of
20 mm or more 9 ,
Regulation 26A repealed
31. Regulation 26A of the principal regulations is repealed.
Regulation 26B amended
32. Regulation 26B of the principal regulations is amended -
(a) by repealing subregulations (l), (la), (lb), (lc), and (2);
(b) in subregulation (3) - (i) by deleting "Subject to subregulation (4) of this regulation,
a" and substituting the following -
" A "; and
(ii) in paragraph (c), by deleting "pistol" and substituting the
following -
" handgun ";
and (c) by repealing subregulations (4) and (5).
Regulation 27 amended
33. (1) Regulation 27 (1) (a) of the principal regulations is amended by
deleting "$67" and substituting the following -
" $100 ".
(2) Regulation 27 (2) of the principal regulations is repealed. Heading to Schedule amended
34. The heading to the Schedule to the principal regulations is deleted and
the following heading is substituted -
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SCHEDULE 1 - FORMS
Schedule amended
35. (1) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
Form 1 and substituting the following Form -
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Form 1
(ORIGINAL) (ADDITION)
Station . . . . . . . MDL No . . . . .
Surname. . . . . . . . Initials . . .Telephone: (H) . . . . . (W) . . . . .
OFFICE USE ONLY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR A FIREARM LICENCE OR FIREARM COLLECTOR'S LICENCE
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT Tick appropriate boxes
Kind of licence: Firearm Firearm Collector's Licence Licence
Category of firearm: A B C D E H
of (residential address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . (Postal address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . .
apply for a licence to possess the f i r ea rds described in Part I1 in
accordance with the Firearms Act 1973.
Is that your permanent residentiallpostal address? Yes No I was born a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
1. Give any other name under which you are or have been known?
2.
Are you the holder of a Firearm Licence? Yes No
If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 3. Are you the holder of a Firearm Collector's Licence?
Yes No If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 4. Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?
Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 . Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified
anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE
(including traffic offences)? Yes No If so give details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would
affect you in the control of a firearm? Yes No
If so give full details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. What are your reasons for wishing to possess the firearm?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this application are true and correct.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witnessing Member: . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART II-TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING
OFFICER
Type of firearm Maker's Serial Calibre name number eg .22
Rifles - single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle
Shot ns single shot, repeater, pump action, self
*7 oading or double barrel Hand
ns single shot, self loading, revolver or *L (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Computer descriptions not to be used]
CriminaVtraffic records checked Yes No Restraining order records checked Yes No NEPI checked Yes No
Firearms "NOT TO ISSUE" list checked Yes No PART III-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
* Strike out whichever not applicable
Application "refusedlgranted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . .
(a member of the Police Force authorized by regulation 25)
If refused, reason for refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Permit No . . . . . . . . issued
* No permit required, both parties present *
Purchased from ) *
Owned and Licensed by ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Licence No . . . . . . . *
Licensed Dealer ) * Deceased estate of
)
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Added to * Issued
licence no. . . . . . . . this . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee:
$ . . . . received receipt no. . . . . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . . .
Form 2 and inserting before Form 10 the following Form - (2) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
Form 9D
h. 4 (311
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
FIREARM LICENCE
FEE
Description I Make and I Serial No. I Calibre I Date of Addition
Notation or Disposal ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (a) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess, carr and lawfully use, the firearms described
above, and ammunition or them, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable. d WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT ISATTACHED
Signature of Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.
The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 3 and substituting the following Form - (3) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting <<
Form 3
Station . . . . . . . MDL No . . . . . Telephone: (H) . . . . . (W) . . . . . OFFICE USE ONLY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
Tick appropriate boxes
Kind of licence:
Dealer's Repairer's Manufacturer's Shooting Gallery Licence Licence Licence Licence
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF APPLICANT IS A BODY CORPORATE OR PARTNERSHIP
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . .
in m capacity as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the applicant, apply on
beha f of the a plicant for a licence in accordance with the Fzrearms Y Act 1973 of the &md indicated.
I was born a t
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
Name of applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode.. . . . . t radingas . ............................................. situated a t
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . Particulars of each director of body corporate or member of partnership:
Surname Other names Residential address Date of birth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. Is the applicant the holder of any licence under the Firearms
Act 1973? Yes No
If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 2. Has the applicant ever been refused a licence for a firearm
anywhere? Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART I1 - TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF APPLICANT IS A NATURAL PERSON
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . apply for a licence in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973 of the kind
indicated.
I was born a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
Tradingas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
situated a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . 1. Give any other name under which you are or have been known?
2. Are you the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act 1973?
No
If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 3. Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?
Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified
anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes No
If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE
(including traffic offences)? Yes No If so give details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 . Give the addresses a t which you have lived during the past 2
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Give the names and addresses of persons by whom you have been employed during the past 2 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 111 - TO B E COMPLETED FOR ALL
APPLICATIONS
I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this
application are true and correct.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witnessing Member: . . . . .
Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART IV-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
* Strike out whichever not applicable
Application "refusedlgranted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . .
(a member of the Police Force authorized by regulation 25)
If refused, reason for refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
licence no. . . . . . . . this . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fee: $ . . . . received receipt no. . . . . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . . .
(4) The Schedule to the rincipal regulations is amended by deleting Form 4 and substituting the ollowing Forms - P (6
Form 4
[r. 4 (141
Station . . . . . . . MDL No . . . . . Surname. . . . . . . . Initials . . . Telephone: (H) . . . . . (W) . . . . .
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR AN AMMUNITION COLLECTOR'S
LICENCE
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT of (residential address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . (Postal address) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . .
apply for an Ammunition Collector's Licence in accordance with the
Firearms Act 1973.
Is that your permanent residentiallpostal address? Yes No I was born a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
1. Give any other name under which you are or have been known?
2.
Are you the holder of a Firearm Licence? Yes No
If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 3. Are you the holder of a Firearm Collector's Licence?
Yes No If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 4. Have you ever been refused a licence for a firearm anywhere?
Yes No
If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified
anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE
(including traffic offences)? Yes No If so give details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would
affect you in the control of ammunition? Yes No If so give full details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are your reasons for wishing to possess the ammunition?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this
application are true and correct.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witnessing Member: . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 11-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
* Strike out whichever not applicable
Application *refused/ ranted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . .
(a mem % er of the Police Force authorized by regulation 25)
If refused, reason for refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
licence no. . . . . . . . this . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fee: $ . . . . received receipt no. . . . . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . . .
Form 5
h. 81
1 surname. . . . . . . . . ~ a l : : : 1 ;
Telephone: (H) . . . (W) . OFFICE USE ONLY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR A DUPLICATE LICENCEIEXTRACT
OF LICENCE
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
* Strike out whichever not applicable
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . a ply for a duplicate of my "licence (number . . . . .)/Extract of Licence W ich has been *lost/stolen~destroyed. YI I was born at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
I enclose the required fee.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: This form together with the required fee is to be
posted to the Officer in Charge, Firearms Branch.PART 11-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
licence no. . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date duplicate issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fee: $ . . . . received receipt no. . . . . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (on behalf of the Commissioner of Police)
Form 5 and inserting after Form 1 the following Form - (5) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
(ADDITION) (ORIGINAL)
Station . . . . . . . MDL No . . . . . Surname. . . . . . . . Initials . . .
Telephone: (H)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR A CORPORATE LICENCE
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . in m ca acity as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the applicant, apply on beha f o the applicant for a Corporate Licence for the firearmls
i P
described below in accordance with the Firearms Act 1973.
I was born a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
Name of applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode.. . . . . t radingas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . situated a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . Particulars of firearms:
Description Make and Serial No. Calibre Date of Addition
Notation or Disaosal
I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this
application are true and correct.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witnessing Member: . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 11-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
* Strike out whichever not applicable
Application "refusedlgranted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . . (a member of the Police Force authorized by regulation 25)
If refused, reason for refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Permit No . . . . . . . . issued
* No permit required, both parties present *
Purchased from ) *
Owned and Licensed by ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Licence No . . . . . . . *
Licensed Dealer ) *
Deceased estate of ) Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Added to * Issued
licence no. . . . . . . . this . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fee:
$ . . . . received receipt no. . . . . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . . .
Form 9. ( 6 ) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting Forms 9A, 9B, and 9C and substituting the following Forms - (7) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
Form 9A
[S. 19A; r. 27 (1) (b)]
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
INFRINGEMENT NOTICE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expired
Tick appropriate box
Kind of licence:
Firearm Firearm Collector's Ammunition Collector's Licence Licence Licence TAKE NOTICE - The licence held by you that is indicated above has expired and has not been renewed within THREE MONTHS of the
date. An offence against section 19 (1) of the Firearms Act 1973
may ex e alleged against you. You may dispose of this matter by -
(a) giving an explanation for your failure to appl for renewal
and ayin to the Commissioner of Police t e prescribed i: penaiy of 8 . . . ; and applying for renewal of the licence and paying the renewal
(b) fee to the Commissioner of Police,
may have the matter dealt with by a Court. within 28 days of the date of service of this notice. If you prefer, you If not satisfied with the explanation given for the failure to apply for renewal, the Commissioner of Police may, by a further notice sent within 28 days of the date of service of this notice, withdraw this notice even though ou may have paid the enalty and applied for renewal of
the licence. T e matter may then be Bealt with by a Court. h Your response may be sent to the Commissioner a t the Firearms
Branch (here insert postal address)
Date of service of this notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form 9C
[S. 19A; r. 27 (3)]
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
WITHDRAWAL OF INFRINGEMENT NOTICE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expired
I I Tick appropriate box
Kind of licence:
Firearm Firearm Collector's Ammunition Collector's Licence Licence Licence
TAKE NOTICE - An infringement notice was served on you on . . . . . . because of the expiry of the licence held by you that is indicated above. The infringement notice is withdrawn under section 19A (5) of the Act.
* No further action is intended. * I t is proposed to take Court proceedings in respect of the
matter.
"[Strike out whichever not applicable]
Signed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(authorized officer)
Date on which this notice sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forms 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 and substituting the following Forms - (8) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
Form 10
h. 4 (311
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
FIREARM COLLECTOR'S LICENCE
FEE
Description Make and Serial No. Calibre Date of Addition
Notation or Disposal ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (b) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess, but not to carry or use, the firearms described above, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable.
WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT ISATTACHED
Signature of Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.
The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 11
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
CORPORATE LICENCE
FEE
Description I Make and I Serial No. I Calibre I Date of Addition
Notation or Disposal ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (c) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess the firearms described above, and ammunition for them, and limitations or conditions applicable.
may permit any person to whom section 16 (2) of the Act applies to
possess, carry and use any such firearm or ammunition on its premisesor in the course of carrying out a function approved by the
WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT ISATTACHED
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty. The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 12
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
DEALER'S LICENCE
FEE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires
a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(premises)
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (d) of the Firearms Act 1973 to deal in firearms and ammunition on the above premises
and is otherwise authorized in accordance with that rovision, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicab e. P WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT ISATTACHED
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.
The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 13
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
REPAIRER'S LICENCE
FEE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(premises)
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (e) of the Firearms Act 1973 to repair firearms on the above premises and is otherwise
limitations or conditions applicable. authorized in accordance with that provision, subject to the restrictions, WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS
ATTACHED
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.
The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 14
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
MANUFACTURER'S LICENCE
FEE
Kinds of firearms or ammunition:
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires
a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(premises)
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (0 of the Firearms Act 1973 to manufacture firearms or ammunition of the kind specified above on
the above premises and is otherwise authorized in accordance with that
provision, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable. WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS
ATTACHED
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty. The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 15
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
SHOOTING GALLERY LICENCE
FEE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(premises)
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (g) of the Firearms Act 1973 to conduct a shooting gallery on the above premises in
accordance with the regulations, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable. WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS
ATTACHED
Form 15A
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
AMMUNITION COLLECTOR'S LICENCE
FEE
ISSUED TO
Licence No. I Licence Expires
is licensed in accordance with section 16 (1) (h) of the Firearms Act 1973 to possess and carry, but not to use, ammunition for the purposes of collection except if it is ammunition that is of a t pe
prescribed as being ammunition to which an Ammunition CO lector's i Licence does not apply, subject to the restrictions, limitations or conditions applicable. WARNING: THIS IS NOT VALID AS A LICENCE UNLESS THE
IMPRINT OF THE CASH REGISTER IS ON IT OR A RECEIPT IS
ATTACHED
Signature of Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTICE TO LICENCE HOLDER
Failure to renew within 3 months of expiry may incur a penalty.
The licensee is responsible for licence renewal whether a renewal is
received or not.
If a licence is no lon er required, contact police immediately and
arrange cance ation. fi
Form 16 and substituting the following Form - (9) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting
Form 16
[S. 17; r. 5 (2)l
Station . . . . . . . MDL No
. . . . .
Surname. . . . . . . . Initials . . .
Telephone: (H)
1
OFFICE 1i1i dgk ' ' ' 1
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY PERMIT
A penalty is provided under regulation 23 of the Firearms
Regulations 1974 for false or misleading information.
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
* Strike out whichever not applicable
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . apply for a temporary permit to * possess and use/possess the f i rea rds and ammunition described in Part I1 in accordance with section 17 of the Firearms Act 1973.
The f i rea rds and ammunition are owned by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and a licence for them is held by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The permit is sought for the period commencing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and ending on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for the purpose of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I was born a t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
1. Give any other name under which you are or have been known? 2. Are you the holder of a licence under the Firearms Act 1973?
No
If so state licence number . . . . . . . . . . . . . expiry date . . . . . . . 3. Have you ever been refused a licence or permit for a firearm
anywhere? Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Has a licence for a firearm held by you anywhere ever been revoked or cancelled, and have you ever been disqualified
anywhere from holding a licence for a firearm? Yes No If so state when and where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Have you been convicted of ANY OFFENCE ANYWHERE
(including traffic offences)? Yes No If so give details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 . Do you suffer from any physical or mental disability that would
affect you in the control of a firearm? Yes No If so give full details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. What are your reasons for wishing to possess the firearms or ammunition?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I certify that all of the above particulars contained in this
application are true and correct.
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Witnessing Member: . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 11-TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING
OFFICER
Type of firearm Maker's Serial Calibre name number eg .22
Rifles - single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle
Shot ns single shot, repeater, pump action, self
*7 oading or double barrel Hand
ns single shot, self loading, revolver or *L Ammunition
[Computer descriptions not to be used]
PART 111-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
* Strike out whichever not applicable
Application "refusedlgranted by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . date . . . . . . .
(a member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner)
If refused, reason for refusal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restriction, limitation or condition, if applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
permit no. . . . . . . . this . . . . . day of
Fee: $ . . . . received receipt no. . . . issued, banked on
abstract no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . .
after Form 17 the following Form - (10) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by inserting
Form 17A
[SS. 11 (7) (b) &
20 (1) (ad) (ii); r. 11Cl
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
STATUTORY DECLARATION AS TO STORAGE FACILITIES
[Providing false information is an offence]
I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . am * applying forlthe holder of a licence/permit/approval
* Number. . . . . .
"[Strike out whichever not applicable]I solemnly and sincerely declare that I have the following storage facilities for meeting the requirements of regulation 11A of the
Firearms Regulations 1974.
Method of storage -
** 0 cabinet or container meeting specifications in Schedule 4 of
those regulations** 0
specify: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ** [Tick applicable box] And I make this declaration by virtue of section 106 of the Evidence
Act 1906.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signature of Declarant
Declared at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . this day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commissioner for Declarations
Justice of the Peace
Police Officer
or other person authorized bythe Declarations and Attestations
Act 1913
Form 18 and substituting the following Form - (11) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting <<
Form 18
1 station . M" No . : : : : 1
Telephone: (H) . . . (W) . OFFICE USE ONLY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
APPLICATION FOR SAFE CUSTODY OF FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION
PART I - TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . being the owner of the firearmls and ammunition described in Part 11, request the Commissioner of Police to acce t them for safe custody in
accordance with section 33 of the Firearms 1 ct 1973.
* Strike out whichever not applicable
I am the holder of * licencelpermit number . . . . . . .expiry date . . . . . .
I was born at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(locality and country) (date of birth)
The reason for my request is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commissioner being requested in writing, before the end of each year of
I am aware that custody for longer than 1 year is conditional on the
custody, to continue the custody for another year, and that firearms or ammunition in custody may be sold under section 33 to recover unpaid
fees. Tick
Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART II-TO BE COMPLETED BY ATTENDING
OFFICER
Type of firearm Maker's Serial Calibre name number eg .22
Rifles - single shot, repeater, self loading or air rifle
Shot ns single shot, repeater, pump action, self
*7 oading or double barrel Hand
ns single shot, self loading, revolver or *L (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ammunition
[Computer descriptions not to be used]
PART III-TO BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER
Receipt no. . . . . . . for fee $ . . . . issued this . . . . . day of . . . . . . . . .
Banked on abstract no. . . . . . . . . .Ballistics receipt no. . . . . issued this
. . . . . dayof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attending officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rank & no. . . . . . . .
PART IV - NOTICE TO O.I.C. FIREARMS BRANCH The f i reards and ammunition described in Part I1 were returned to . .
Licence no. . . . . . . . permit no. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . . . . (date)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a member of the Police Force)
(12) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended in
Form 19 -
by deleting all of the Form before "Between" and substituting the
following -
Form 19
[S. 22; r. 141
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
NOTICE OF APPEAL
by inserting after "intend to appeal" the following -
" to a magistratelfirearms appeals tribunal ";
by inserting before "applicable" the following -
" not "; and
by deleting "(or his Solicitor or Agent)".
deleting "F.A.L." in column 3 and substituting the following - (13) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended in Form 20 by " Licence or permit ".
(14) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended in Form 23 by
deleting the heading "Form 23" and substituting the following - Form 23 [r. 21 (2)l
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
REGISTER OF LICENCES
Forms 24 and 25 and substituting the following Forms - (15) The Schedule to the principal regulations is amended by deleting <<
Form 24
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
COMPLAINT TO GROUND SEARCH WARRANT
o'f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the State of Western Australia
make oath and say as follows:
I believe that there is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(describe the circumstances relied on under section 26)
I therefore pray that a warrant be issued under section 26 of the Firearms Act 1973, to enter there and search for anything described in this complaint.
Sworn at . . . . . . . . . . . . . this . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Justice of the Peace
Form 25
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Firearms Act 1973
WARRANT TO ENTER AND SEARCH
To the Commissioner of Police of Western Australia and to all other members of the Police Force in the State.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i n thes t a t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Justices of the Peace for the State, and has satisfied me that there are has today made complaint upon oath before me, one of Her Majesty's
reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(describe the circumstances relied on under section 26)
that place and there diligently search for anything described in this This warrant commands you in Her Majesty's name forthwith to enter
warrant and to seize and take any such thing you may find there, *and to be further dealt with according to law. to bring it before me or another of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace,
(*Delete the rest of this sentence i f the warrant is under S . 26 (2).)
GIVEN under my hand at . . . . . . . this . . . . day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Justice of the Peace
Schedules added
36. After the Schedule to the principal regulations the following Schedules
are added -
SCHEDULE 2 - DESCRIPTIONS OF FIREARlMS FOR
REGULATION 25
[r. 251
Any firearm of category A or B1
Any other rifle of category B that is chambered for any of the following cartridges:
Remington Rim Fire Magnum
Rim fireWinchester magnum rim fire
Hornet
K Hornet
Bee
Rim fireWCF
Morris (Short and Rook rifle Rook rifle Rook rifle Sherwood Winchester
Cadet rifle
Rim fire
Winchester
Winchester
Winchester (Self Loading)
Winchester (Self Loading)
Magnum
Smith and Wesson Special
WinchesterWinchester
Winchester and Ballard No. 2 Nitro express Smith and Wesson Magnum Rim fire
Winchester Winchester Snider with 380 grain bullet and 55 grains of black - powder
Martini solid and coiled
Remington magnum
Colt
ACP
Government
Solid and coiled Snider
SCHEDULE 3 - CATEGORIES OF FIREARMS [r. 6Al
Category A
sub-category description A1 an air rifle A2.1 a single shot rim fire rifle A2.2 a repeating rim fire rifle A3.1 a single shot shotgun A3.2 a double barrel shotgun A3.3 a repeating shotgun (lever or bolt action) a combination firearm made up of a shotgun and a rifle each of which would individually be of category A
a rifle combination made up of rifles each of
which would individually be of category A
Category B
sub-category description B1 a muzzle loading firearm (except a handgun) B2.1 a single shot centre fire rifle B2.2 a double barrel centre fire rifle B2.3 a repeating centre fire rifle
B3.1 a combination firearm, not of category C or D, made up of a shotgun and a rifle at least one of
which would individually be of category Ba rifle combination, not of category C or D, made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category B
Genuine need test for category B
The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a firearm of category A would be inadequate or unsuitable for the purpose for which the firearm is required.
Category C
sub-category description a self loading rim fire rifle with a magazine
capacity no more than 10 roundsa self loading shotgun with a magazine capacity
no more than 5 roundsa pump action shotgun with a magazine
capacity no more than 5 roundsa combination firearm, not of category D, made up of a shotgun and a rifle at least one of which would individually be of category C
a rifle combination, not of category D, made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category C
Genuine need test for category C
The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a firearm of category A or B would be inadequate or unsuitable for the purpose for which the firearm is required.
Restrictions for category C
issued for a firearm of category C only if - (1) An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be it is for a shotgun, and -
(i) it is granted or issued to a person who is described in section 11A (2) (a) of the Act and requires the firearm
for use as described in that provision for the purpose of training for, and participating in, an approved national or international shooting discipline; and
(ii) the approved club of which the person is a member as mentioned in section l l A (2) (a) of the Act is the Australian Clay Target Association Inc. or a body affiliated with it;
it is for a rifle or shotgun, and is granted or issued to a
person who -(i) is a primary producer or an approved nominee of a
primary producer; and
(ii) requires the rifle or shotgun for the purpose of destroying vermin or stock as described in
section 8 (1) (i) (i) of the Act;
it is for a rifle or shotgun, and is granted or issued to a person who requires the rifle or shotgun for the purpose of destroying vermin or stock in the person's capacity as a professional shooter;
it is granted or issued for the purposes of a firearm of that
category forming part of a genuine firearm collection; or
it is granted or issued for Commonwealth or State
government purposes.
(2) An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued in accordance with para raph (b) of item (1) to a
erson who
would, as a result, be authorize d to use a rifle or shotgun o category C P on land on which another person, as the holder of a licence, permit, or approval given in accordance with that paragraph, is already authorized to use a rifle or shotgun of that category only if the Commissioner considers it a propriate having regard to the size of the
land and any other relevant actor. F
Category D
sub-category description D1
a self loading centre fire rifle designed or adapted for military purposes or a firearm that substantially duplicates such a firearm in design, function, or appearance
a self loading centre fire rifle that is not of sub-
category D1a self loading shotgun with a magazine capacity
more than 5 roundsa pump action shotgun with a magazine
capacity more than 5 roundsa self loading rim fire rifle with a magazine
capacity more than 10 rounds
a combination firearm made U of a shotgun
individually be of category D and a rifle at least one o which would P a rifle combination made up of rifles at least one of which would individually be of category D
Genuine need test for category D
The applicant is required to satisf the Commissioner that the firearm is required for Commonwealth or S?' tate government purposes.
Category E
sub-category description E l a cannon E2 a captive bolt E3 a line thrower E4 a tranquilliser E5 any firearm that is not of sub-category E l , E2,
E3, or E4, or category A, B, C, D, or H
Category H
sub-category description H1 a handgun (including an air pistol) H2 an underwater explosive device Genuine need test for category H
firearm of category A, B, or C would be inadequate or unsuitable for the (1) The applicant is required to satisfy the Commissioner that a purpose for which the firearm is required.
firearm of category H because it is required for - (2) A person does not have a genuine need to acquire or possess a (a) hunting;
(b)
recreational shooting, other than b a person described in paragraph (a) under the hea&ng "Restrictions for category H", and for a purpose described in that paragraph; or
(c)
destroying stock or vermin.
Restrictions for category H
An approval or permit can be granted or a licence can be issued for a firearm of category H only if -
(a) to a person described in section 11A (2) (a) of the Act who it is for a firearm of category HI, and is granted or issued requires the firearm for use as described in that provision for the purpose of training for, and participating in, a club, interclub, State, national, or international shooting discipline;
it is for a firearm of category H2, and is granted or issued
(b) to a person who requires the firearm for the purposes of professional or recreational diving;
(c) it is granted or issued to a person who requires it in the course of the person's occupation;
(d) it is granted or issued for the purposes of a firearm of that category forming part of a genuine firearm collection; or
(e)
it is granted or issued for Commonwealth or State government purposes.
SCHEDULE 4 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORAGE CABINETS
OR CONTAINERS
[r. 11A (2)l
Construction
1. (1) The cabinet or container is to be constructed of mild steel that is 2 mm thick.
(2) A joint between 2 faces that is butt welded is to have a continuous weld along the full length of the joint.
A joint where the edge of one face is folded over the edge of length at intervals of not more than 100 mm between welds.
another face is to be stitch welded, with welds of at least 20 mm in (3)
(4) Spot welding is not to be used on the joints between faces.
ammunition within it can be removed from it while it is locked. ( 5 ) The cabinet or container is to be so designed that no firearm or (6) In this clause - "face" means a side, the top, or the bottom, of the cabinet or
container.
Doors
2.
margins of not more than 4 mm. (1) Doors are to be recessed into the surrounding frame with (2) Each edge of the door and door frame is to be internally supported and have a return of at least 10 mm.
10 mm against which each edge of the door, other than (3) The cabinet or container is to have an
closes.
to be welded at the corners. (4) The supports and stops required by subclauses (2) and (3) are
Hinging mechanisms
3. (1) Hinge protection is to be provided in such a way that, if the hinges are removed, the door of the cabinet or container remains in
place and locked.2 hinges are required on it, and if it is longer than 1 metre, an (2) If the hinged edge of the door is not longer than 1 metre, additional hinge is required for each additional 500 mm or part thereof. less than one-third of the length of the hinged edge. (3) If 2 hinges are required, the distance between them is to be not
(4) If more than 2 hinges are required the distance between adjacent hinges is to be the same and that is also to be the distance from each of the outermost hinges to the nearest end of the hinged edge.
length of the hinged edge of the door and is to be attached to the door (5) If a spindle is used instead of hinges, it is to extend the full
by welds the number and placement of which comply with the requirements of subclauses (2), (3), and (4) for the number and placement of hinges.
pivots not extending the full length of the hinged edge of the door, the (6) If, instead of using hinges, the door swings on a spindle or on
cabinet or container is to incorporate a return protecting the hinged
edge, along its full length, against the use of a jemmy.
Locks and locking points
4. (1) If the swinging edge of the door is not longer than 500 mm, one lock is required with a locking point half way along that edge.
than 1.5 m - (2) If the swinging edge is longer than 500 mm but not longer
(a) 2 locks are required each with a separate locking point along the swingmg edge; and
the distance between the 2 locking points is to be not less
(b) than one-third of the length of the swinging edge. (3) If the swinging edge is longer than 1.5 m - (a) for each additional 500 mm or part thereof there is to be an additional lock with a separate locking point along the
swinging edge; and
(b) the distance between adjacent locking points is to be the same and that is also to be the distance from each of the outermost locking points to the nearest end of the swinging
edge.
(4) It is sufficient compliance with subclause (2) if, when the
swinging edge is longer than 500 mm but not longer than 1.5 m, there
is one lock with at least 3 separate locking points.Each lock is to have a 5 pin mechanism that deadlocks the bolt lever, the design is to be such that, if the handle or lever is forcibly (6) If the locking bolt is designed to be released by a handle or
in the locked position until it is properly unlocked. (5) removed while the door is locked, the bolt remains in the locked
position.(7) The cabinet or container is to be fitted with a protective structure to guard against the forcible removal of any lock.
(8) In this clause - "locking point" means the point at which the bolt locks the door
to the cabinet or container, preventing the door from
opening;
"swinging edge" means the edge of the door opposite the hinged
edge.
Anchoring
5. (1) The cabinet or container is to be securely anchored from the inside a t 2 points on each of 2 separate surfaces to 2 immovable structural surfaces by means of 8 mm X 75 mm masonry fixing bolts or coach screws, as is appropriate.
(2) At each anchor point the cabinet or container is to be reinforced with a 40 mm X 40 mm X 2 mm metal plate, or a
40 mm X 2 mm metal washer, fitted between the surface of the cabinet
or container and the head of the bolt or coach screw. 9 , Recommended, as to the regulations
under section 6, by the Commissioner -
B. J. BRENNAN, Acting Commissioner.
By His Excellency's Command,
J. PRITCHARD, Clerk of the Council.
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