Firearms

Question 1

0 -16

Answer 1

Cannot own a firearm or air gun but can use under supervision of licence holder

Question 2

16 -18

Answer 2

Requires licence for firearm and air gun

Question 3

18 over

Answer 3

Require licence for firearm but not for air gun

Question 4

Category A

Answer 4

Full licence for possession and use of conventional firearms

Question 5

Category B

Answer 5

Pistols, Providing the owner is a member of pistol club

Question 6

Category C

Answer 6

Collections, restricted weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances

Question 7

Category D

Answer 7

Firearms dealers

Question 8

Obtaining licence

Answer 8

• A person 16 years over wants license.
• Application for firearm license lodged to police
• A person 16-18 need parents permission
• Applicant sits and passes firearm test
• Police conduct applicants suitability
• Licence issued

Question 9

Section 66B

Answer 9

Gives you powers to demand the particulars of anyone in possession of firearm
Full name, address, DOB

Question 10

Other info

Answer 10

• Must provide license within 7 days at police station
• Have 30 days to notify police if change of address
• License to be renewed every 10 years
  5 years the first time
  5 years for specified cases - Surrendered, revoked or previously not held