2. Firearms Flashcards

Question

What happens to the firearms when a temporary protection order is discharged?

Answer 1

The license and arms must be returned to the person as there’s no longer a Suspension in Force. S164 - Retention/return

Answer 2

Revoked. FLH is also disqualified under s22H Arms Act 1983

Answer 3

Every person in occupation of any land or building or the driver of any vehicle on which any firearm, airgun, pistol, imitation, firearm, restricted weapon, prohibited magazine, or explosive is deemed to be in possession of them - unless they prove that it was not their property and that it was in the possession of some other person.

Answer 4

A person found in possession of any arms items or ammunition must give all their details to Police on demand. - if they refuse Police may caution that person and if they persist and fail to give correct details or false details they can be arrested without warrant. 6 months imprisonment or fine not exceeding $10,000

Answer 5

Presumption could be rebutted proving on the balance of probabilities that the firearm and ammunition was not their property and was in the possession of some other person.

Answer 6

(4)(a) Offensive weapon means: - any article made or altered for use of causing bodily injury or - intended by the person having it with him or her for such use. (4)(b) Offensive Weapon means: - any article capable of being used for causing bodily injury.

Answer 7

Any anaesthetising or other substance produced for use for disabling persons or intended by any person having it with them for such use.

Answer 8

4a - Without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, has with them in a public place, any knife or an offensive weapon or disabling substance or 4b - Who has in their possession in any place any offensive weapon or disabling substance in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it to commit an offence involving bodily injury or the threat or fear of violence.

Answer 9

Answer: A constable who has RGTS that any 1 or more of the circumstances in subsection (2) exist in relation to a person may, without a warrant, do any or more of the following: a) Search the person b) Search anything in the person’s possession or under their control c) Enter a place or vehicle to carry out activity under (a) or (b) d) seize and detain any arms found e) seize and detain any licence under the Arms Act 1983 that is found Subsection(2) A. Breach of Arms Act 1983 B. By reason of his/her physical or mental condition (however caused) - Is incapable of having proper control of the arms - May kill or cause bodily injury to any person or C. Under Family Violence Act 2018 - A Protection Order or Police Safety Order is in place - There are grounds to make an application against him/her for a P.O. - and respect of a category three and four offence against arms act 1983 has been committed or is being committed or is about to be committed or that evidential material in relation to a category three or four offence or an Offence against the Arms Act 1983

Answer 10

- When an offender is armed and presents a risk of death or GBH to Police/community - When on duty as a member of AOS/Special tactics group, Protection services -when temporary carriage has been authorised by Inspector or above and specific circumstances - airport duties - Escorts and guards for people caring valuables authorised by district commander - To destroy animals - Training purposes

Answer 11

Only certified level one responders may deploy and use Police firearms as a tactical option. Unless circumstances for physical carriage apply, Firearms must be secured in Police vehicles.

Answer 12

Inspector and above

Answer 13

- Advise immediate Supervisor and ECC as soon as practicable - Deploy with a taser when available - To wear body armour

Answer 14

Training Animal destruction As a Tactical option

Answer 15

- Conduct an ongoing TENR - take matter seriously than too lightly - when the offender’s actions permit, focus on de -escalation, communication and prevention, cordon the area, adopt wait/appeal role to negotiate a surrender - never go unnecessarily into danger. However, if offender acts in a way that makes casualties likely, police must act immediately to prevent this - Treat all armed offenders or offenders believe to be armed as dangerous and hostile unless evidence contrary to this - Where practical, Police should not use a firearm unless it can be done without endangering other persons.

Answer 16

Operationally specific instructions on the circumstances in which Police employees may use firearms such as S 39, S 40, S 41, is 48 and s62 CA 1961

Answer 17

- Defending themselves S48 (fear death/Gbh) - Arresting an offender s39 - Prevent escape s 40 - Destroying animals

Answer 18

Communication: - They must have first been asked to surrender unless it is impractical or unsafe to do so and Less violent alternatives: - They cannot be disarmed or arrested without first being shot and Delay (necessity): - It must be clear that further delay and apprehending the offender would be dangerous or impractical

Answer 19

As a general rule, warning shots should not be fired. Exceptional circumstances: - The suspect has been asked to surrender (if practical) and has not done so and - It can be clearly aimed as a warning shot (Extreme caution to safeguard the safety of others)

Answer 20

- Take control of the scene - Ensure first aid is rendered - Manage the scene - inform District commander who will initiate alcohol and drug testing of employees involved in the shooting accordance with Police drug and alcohol policy

Answer 21

In exceptional circumstances: - Difficult to hit a target - Small target area and margin for error impose a high probability of misdirection or ricochet increasing the risk of causing death, injury or damage.

Answer 22

- Operational error (failure to follow procedure and ensuring a firearm is in the unload state before conducting a pre-op check) - Mechanical fault (a fault with a firearm leads to a discharge)

Answer 23

- Mark the discharging employees position, empty cartridge cases, wallet, fragments, and any other items or people associated with the discharge - Preserve the cartridge cases and, possible the bullet or bullet fragments - Secure the firearm and remaining rounds, marking the firearm safe as soon as possible, recording any action taken (NOTE: On no account is the firearm to be altered or items/accessories removed) - Preserve and photograph the scene where it is believed this may be necessary or relevant for subsequent enquiries - Advise the employees immediate supervisor who will advise the district commander. Report this use of force if the discharge is unintentional follow that procedure. - Commence review/investigation into the incident (Scope and scale of review will depend on nature of discharge and potential for injury) - Conduct a debrief

Answer 24

- Presentation at another person other than in training with the exception of AOS - Discharge. (Each time firearm is discharged other than in training - unintentional discharge - Destruction of animals

Answer 25

- Must advise supervisor - Follows 1-5 above - notify a district Police integrity and conduct manager - Instigate a review - Send firearm and any bullet and cartridges to Police armoury for examination with a report of circumstances and incident

2. Firearms Flashcards

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