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Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003
S.R. No. 84/2003
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation Page
1. Objectives 1 2. Authorising provision 2 3. Commencement 2 4. Principal Regulations 2 5. Substitution in regulation 11 2 6. Substitution in regulation 13 2 7. Insertion of new regulation 17A 2
17A. Reason for which the Chief Commissioner must not
issue a General Category Handgun Licence 2
8. Insertion of new regulations 19A, 19B and 19C 3
19A. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches
for general category handguns of ·38 inch calibre or less 3 19B. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·38 inch
calibre but not more than ·45 inch calibre 3 19C. Approved handgun target shooting matches for general
category handguns of more than ·45 inch calibre 3
9. Substitution in regulation 20 4 10. Insertion of new regulation 22 4 22. Prescribed classes of social worker 4 11. Substitution of Schedule 4 4 12. Substitution of Schedule 5 6 13. Insertion of new Schedules 7, 8 and 9 7 14. Substitution in regulation 11 15 15. Substitution in regulation 13 15 16. Revocation of regulation 17A 15 17. Revocation of regulations 19A, 19B and 19C 15 18. Substitution of Schedule 4 16 19. Substitution of Schedule 5 17 20. Revocation of Schedules 7, 8 and 9 18 21. Expiry 18
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STATUTORY RULES 2003
S.R. No. 84/2003
Firearms Act 1996
Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003
The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:
Dated: 1 July 2003Responsible Minister:
ANDRÉ HAERMEYER
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
HELEN DOYE
Clerk of the Executive Council
1. Objectives
The objectives of these Regulations are to amend the Firearms Regulations 1997—
(a)
to prescribe approved handgun target shooting matches; and
(b)
to prescribe reasons for which the Chief Commissioner cannot issue a general category handgun licence; and
(c)
to prescribe fees for the issue and renewal of licences and permits and for other matters; and
(d)
to prescribe classes of social workers and professional counsellors for the purposes of section 183 of the Firearms Act 1996; and
(e)
to make various consequential amendments to the regulations.
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2. Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 191 of the Firearms Act 1996.
3. Commencement
(1) These Regulations, other than regulations 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, come into operation on
1 July 2003.
(2) Regulations 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 come into operation on 30 December 2003.
4. Principal Regulations
In these Regulations the Firearms Regulations
19971 are called the Principal Regulations.
5. Substitution in regulation 11
In regulation 11 of the Principal Regulations, for
"$15" substitute "$16".
6. Substitution in regulation 13
In regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations, for ", the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $8" substitute "the fee for a permit to acquire a
firearm is $9".
7. Insertion of new regulation 17A
After regulation 17 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"17A. Reason for which the Chief Commissioner
must not issue a General Category
Handgun Licence
For the purposes of section 17(d) of the Act, if a person has relinquished a handgun licence and has received compensation for the surrender of the handguns held under that licence, the Chief Commissioner must not issue a general category handgun licence to that person for a period of five years from
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the date of that relinquishment and
surrender.".
8. Insertion of new regulations 19A, 19B and 19C
After regulation 19 of the Principal Regulations insert—
'19A. Prescribed approved handgun target
shooting matches for general category
handguns of ·38 inch calibre or less
For the purposes of the definition of
"approved handgun target shooting match" in
section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of
approved handgun target shooting matches
for general category handguns of ·38 inch
calibre or less are those described inSchedule 7.
19B. Prescribed approved handgun target
shooting matches for general category
handguns of more than ·38 inch calibre but
not more than ·45 inch calibreFor the purposes of the definition of "approved handgun target shooting match" in section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·38 inch calibre but not more than ·45 inch calibre are those described in Schedule 8.
19C. Approved handgun target shooting matches
for general category handguns of more
than ·45 inch calibre
For the purposes of the definition of
"approved handgun target shooting match" in
section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of
approved handgun target shooting matches
for general category handguns of more than
·45 inch calibre are those described in
Schedule 9.'.
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9. Substitution in regulation 20
(1) Insert the following heading to regulation 20 of
the Principal Regulations—
"Prescribed purposes for applying for longarm
and general category handgun licences".
(2) In regulation 20(4) of the Principal Regulations,
for "handgun" (wherever occurring) substitute
"general category handgun".
10. Insertion of new regulation 22
After regulation 21 of the Principal Regulations insert—
"22. Prescribed classes of social worker
For the purposes of section 183(4) of the prescribed—
a person who is a member of, or who is
eligible for membership of, the
Australian Association of SocialWorkers.".
11. Substitution of Schedule 4
For Schedule 4 to the Principal Regulations substitute—
"SCHEDULE 4
FEE FOR ISSUE OR RENEWAL OF LICENCES
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Fee for Natural Fee for Body Type of licence Person Corporate Longarm licence for category A $28 $52 longarms Longarm licence for category B $33 $52 longarms
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Fee for Natural Fee for Body Type of licence Person Corporate Longarm licence for category C $33 $52 longarms Longarm licence for category D $52 $83 longarms Longarm licence for category E $52 $83 longarms General category handgun $37 $117 (for a licence licence—sport or target shooting to possess, carry or or prescribed reason use 20 or less
general category
handguns)$233 (for a licence
to possess, carry
or use more than
20 general
category
handguns)General category handgun $62 $103 (for a licence licence—security guard, prison to possess, carry or guard, official or commercial use 20 or less purpose general category
handguns)$206 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than
20 general
category
handguns)Category E handgun licence $68 $103 Junior licence $11 N/A Category 1 firearms collectors $42 $83 licence Category 2 firearms collectors $56 $71 licence Firearms ammunition collectors $21 $42 licence
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Fee for Natural Fee for Body Type of licence Person Corporate Firearms heirlooms licence $21 N/A Firearms dealers licence—dealing $258 $361 in category A, B longarms and general category handguns Firearms dealers licence—dealing $361 $412 in category A, B, C, D, E longarms and general category and category E handguns Firearms dealers licence— $155 $206
(a) C, D, E longarms, general
only repairing category A, B, handguns and related parts;
(b) only selling ammunition;
(c)
the activities referred to in both paragraphs (a) and (b)
".
12. Substitution of Schedule 5
For Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations substitute—
"SCHEDULE 5
FEE FOR PERMITS
Column 1 Column 2 Type of permit Fee Display or theatrical armourer's permit for $31 licensed firearms dealers Display permit for holder of firearms $21 collectors licence or firearms ammunition
collectors licence
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Column 1 Column 2 Type of permit Fee Permit for silencer or prescribed items $52 Permits to use firearms held under $26 category 1 firearms collectors licence or
general category handguns held under
category 2 firearms collectors licence
".
13. Insertion of new Schedules 7, 8 and 9
After Schedule 6 to the Principal Regulations insert—
'SCHEDULE 7
CLASSES OF APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A
CALIBRE OF ·38 INCH OR LESS
1. The match shot with an air pistol at a distance of up to which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
2. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Standard Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
3. The match shot with a centre fire handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is
conducted in a manner accredited by the International
Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as
"Centre Fire Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline
known as International Shooting Sport Federation
(ISSF).
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4. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport
Federation and which is known as "Rapid Fire Pistol" in
the handgun shooting discipline known as International
Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).5. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "50 Metre Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
6. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "25 Metre Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF).
7. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Open Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation.
8. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Standard Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation.
9. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Modified Division" in the handgun
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shooting discipline known as International Practical
Shooting Confederation.10. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Production Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation.
11. A match shot with a revolver of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Revolver Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation.
12. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for
Pistol Australia and which is known as "International
Rapid Fire" in the handgun shooting discipline known as
International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match).13. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Barricade" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International
1920 Match (or NRA Action Match).
14. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that moves across the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Moving Target (Modified)" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match).
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15. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Falling Plate" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match).
16. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Practical Event" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match).
17. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 200 metres at a target that is
stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for
Pistol Australia and which is known as "Big Bore" in the
handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic
Silhouette.18. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is
stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for
Pistol Australia and which is known as "Small Bore" in
the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic
Silhouette.19. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 25 metres at a target that is
stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for
Pistol Australia and which is known as "Air Pistol" in
the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic
Silhouette.
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20. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is
stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for
Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in
the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic
Silhouette.21. The match shot with two revolvers of a calibre of target that is either stationary or moving when exposed, which is conducted in a manner consistent with the Rules as accredited by the Single Action Shooting Society and as administered in Australia by SSAA Single Action Shooting Australia and which is known as "One Match" in the handgun target shooting discipline known as Single Action.
22. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol.
23. The match shot with a centre fire revolver or semi- automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol Unrestricted" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol.
24. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Police and Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol.
25. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and
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which is known as "1500 Match" in the handgun
shooting discipline known as Service Pistol.
26. fired by percussion caps with a calibre of ·38 inch or less
at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is
conducted in a manner accredited by the National
Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known asA black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver Black Powder.
27. fired by percussion caps with a calibre of ·38 inch or less
at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is
conducted in a manner accredited by the National
Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as
A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver Black Powder.
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SCHEDULE 8
CLASSES OF APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF MORE THAN ·38 INCH CALIBRE
BUT NOT MORE THAN ·45 INCH
1. semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than
The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or 200 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Big Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette.
2. semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than
The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Small Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette.
3. semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than
The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or 25 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette.
4. semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than
The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette.
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5. The match shot with two revolvers of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is either stationary or
consistent with the Rules as accredited by the Single
moving when exposed, which is conducted in a manner Australia by SSAA Single Action Shooting Australia and which is known as "One Match" in the handgun target shooting discipline known as Single Action.
6. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.
7. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a
manner accredited by the National Referee Council for handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.
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SCHEDULE 9
APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING
MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF
MORE THAN ·45 INCH
1. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target,
which is conducted in a manner accredited by the known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.
2. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target,
which is conducted in a manner accredited by the known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.'.
14. Substitution in regulation 11
In regulation 11 of the Principal Regulations, for
"$16" substitute "$15".
15. Substitution in regulation 13
In regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations, for "the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $9" substitute ", the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $8".
16. Revocation of regulation 17A
Regulation 17A of the Principal Regulations is revoked.
17. Revocation of regulations 19A, 19B and 19C
Regulations 19A, 19B and 19C of the Principal
Regulations are revoked.
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18. Substitution of Schedule 4
For Schedule 4 to the Principal Regulations substitute—
"SCHEDULE 4
FEE FOR ISSUE OR RENEWAL OF LICENCES
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Fee for Natural Fee for Body Type of licence Person Corporate Longarm licence for category A $27 $50 longarms Longarm licence for category B $32 $50 longarms Longarm licence for category C $32 $50 longarms Longarm licence for category D $50 $80 longarms Longarm licence for category E $50 $80 longarms Handgun licence—sport or target $32 $100 (for a licence shooting or prescribed reason to possess, carry or
use 20 or less
handguns)$200 (for a licence
to possess, carry
or use more than
20 handguns)Handgun licence—security guard, $60 $100 (for a licence prison guard, official or to possess, carry or commercial purpose use 20 or less
handguns)$200 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than
20 handguns) Junior licence $10 N/A Firearms collectors licence $40 $80
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Fee for Natural Fee for Body Type of licence Person Corporate Firearms ammunition collectors $20 $40 licence Firearms heirlooms licence $20 N/A Firearms dealers licence—dealing $250 $350 in category A, B longarms and
handgunsFirearms dealers licence—dealing $350 $400 in category A, B, C, D, E longarms
and handgunsFirearms dealers licence— $150 $200
(a)
only repairing category A, B, C, D, E longarms, handguns and related parts;
(b) only selling ammunition;
(c)
the activities referred to in both paragraphs (a) and (b)
".
19. Substitution of Schedule 5
For Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations substitute—
"SCHEDULE 5
FEE FOR PERMITS
Column 1 Column 2 Type of permit Fee Display or theatrical armourer's permit for $30 licensed firearms dealers Display permit for holder of firearms $20 collectors licence or firearms ammunition
collectors licence
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Column 1 Column 2 Type of permit Fee Permit for silencer or prescribed items $50 Permits to use firearms held under firearms $25 collectors licence
".
20. Revocation of Schedules 7, 8 and 9
Schedules 7, 8 and 9 to the Principal Regulations are revoked.
21. Expiry
These Regulations cease to have any force or effect on 31 December 2003.
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1 Reg. 4: S.R. No. 32/1997. Reprinted incorporating amendments as at
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