Firearms Act

Question 1

what is the meaning of a firearm

outline key points

Answer 1

any device whether or not
assembled or in parts.

• Anything capable of firing object
• does not have to look like a gun
• modified or adapted
• fires a range of missiles
• expansion of gases
• compressed air

Question 2

what is not a firearm

KIDS C

Answer 2

• killing gun,line thrower
• industrial tool
• device designed for signal flares
• spear gun
• captive bolt humane killer

Question 3

what does the definition of a f/arm also include

CHAAL

Answer 3

handgun
long arm
cracker guns
air guns 
air rifles

Question 4

under s3 control of weapons act

what is a prohibited weapon

Answer 4

imitation firearm

Question 5

what is a handgun

Answer 5

• capable of being carried or concealed
• capable of being raised & fired by 1 hand
• does not exceed 65cm in length

Question 6

what is the meaning of long arm

Answer 6

any firearm other then a handgun

Question 7

prohibited persons holding a firearm; what are the conditions for

imprisonment

Answer 7

• serving imprisonment for
• IO
• ass
• DO
• CWA offence
• finished serving imprisonment 5>15
• finished serving imprisonment 5<5
• does not matter offence or gaol term served inVictoria or in another state.

Question 8

prohibited persons holding a firearm; what are the conditions for

Court order

Answer 8

prohibited person subject to

• full intervention order
• supervised CBO
• supervised order from CA

Question 9

define “Possession” in relation to firearm

Answer 9

• physical possession
• custody control
• exercising access solely or in common with others

Question 10

to possess or carry a firearm. What must you have

Answer 10

licence
permit
other authority (chief commissioner of police)

Question 11

what is s128 Firearms Act

Answer 11

wilful damage with a firearm

• person
• must not injure
• damage property
• with firearm

Question 12

what does s131 Firearm Act state regarding use on private property

Answer 12

must not use firearm on private property

• w/o owners consent
• possess carry or use
• discharge bullet, missile onto or across property

Question 13

outline points of proof s132(2) Firearms Act

carrying a concealed weapon

Answer 13

• person must not

* carry firearm which is concealed from view

Question 14

s134 (1)altering firearms

outline points of proof

Answer 14

a person must not

• shorten length of long arm 75cm
• barrel less than 50cm

Question 15

what is your search & seizure power for Firearms Act w/o warrant

what is your point of proof

Answer 15

s149

MOPF BORG

• person committing /about to commit offence against this act
• person has a firearm in possession

Question 16

what is your search & seizure power for Firearms Act with warrant

Answer 16

s146

• apply to magistrate
• offence being / about to be committed

Question 17

what are the 9 offences to fire arms

FS
LHS
CAAD

Answer 17

Prohibited person not possess

• Firearm or
• Silencer

Non-prohibited person not possess

• Longarm unless registered & has licence
• Handgun unless registered & has licence
• Silencer
• Carry concealed fire arm
• Deface firearm
• Alter firearm- shorten length
• alter firearm- permanently inoperable capable of firing