{"id":"sl-2008-55","name":"Firearms Regulation 2008","slug":"firearms-regulation-2008","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"act","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"55 of 2008","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173371,"registerId":"act-sl-2008-55-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notes","content":"4 Notes\nA note included in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this\nregulation.\nNote See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.\n\nPreliminary Part 1\n","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offences against regulation—application of Criminal","content":"5 Offences against regulation—application of Criminal\nCode etc\nOther legislation applies in relation to offences against this\nregulation.\nNote 1 Criminal Code\nThe Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation\n(see Code, pt 2.1).\nThe chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility\n(including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used\nfor offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention,\nrecklessness and strict liability).\nNote 2 Penalty units\nThe Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties\nthat are expressed in penalty units.\n","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Not firearms—Act, s 6 (2) (a)","content":"6 Not firearms—Act, s 6 (2) (a)\n(1) The following are not firearms:\n(a) an antique firearm;\n(b) a firearm (other than a percussion-fired pistol) manufactured\nbefore 1900 for which ammunition is not readily commercially\navailable;\n(c) an explosive-powered tool;\n(d) a heavy bench-mounted rifle used for experimental purposes\nthat is of a kind approved by the registrar;\n(e) a tool designed to be used to split or break rock or concrete by\nthe firing of an explosive cartridge;\nthe tool known as the ‘Boulder Buster’\n\n(f) an industrial tool designed to be used in the mining and steel\nindustries to remove refractory material (such as slag) from kilns\nor for other similar purposes;\nthe tool known as the ‘Slag Buster Kiln Gun’\n(g) a captive bolt gun of the kind designed for use in an abattoir in\nthe humane killing of livestock;\n(h) a tool designed to discharge a nail, spike or other fastener into\nor through material by means of compressed air or carbon\ndioxide.\nnail gun\n(2) In this section:\nantique firearm—\n(a) means a muzzle-loading pistol (including a percussion-lock\npistol that is muzzle-loading) that uses black powder to propel a\nprojectile; but\n(b) does not include a breech-loading pistol—\n(i) with a rotating cylinder; or\n(ii) that accepts metal cartridges.\nexplosive-powered tool—see the Scaffolding and Lifts\nRegulation 1950, section 118A (2).\n\n","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of target pistol shooter—pt 2","content":"7 Meaning of target pistol shooter—pt 2\nIn this part:\ntarget pistol shooter, for an approved shooting club, means—\n(a) a person who is a member of the club and holds a category H\nlicence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting;\nor\nNote 1 The Act, pt 7 deals with firearms licences.\nNote 2 An applicant for an adult firearms licence must have a genuine\nreason to possess or use a firearm. See the Act, s 61 for genuine\nreasons to possess or use firearms.\n(b) a person who has applied for membership of the club and whose\nmembership will involve the use of a pistol for sport or target\nshooting.\n","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shooting clubs, conditions of approval—Act, s 40 (5)","content":"8 Shooting clubs, conditions of approval—Act, s 40 (5)\n(1) It is a condition of the approval of a shooting club that the club must\nnot admit a target pistol shooter (the applicant) as a member unless—\n(a) the applicant gives the club a statement supplied by a police\nofficer about the applicant’s criminal history (if any); and\n(b) the applicant gives the club—\n(i) for an adult applicant—2 character references, each from\nan adult who has known the applicant for at least 2 years;\nor\n(ii) for a child applicant—a statement from a responsible\nperson for the applicant describing the relationship the\nresponsible person has with the applicant; and\n\n(c) the secretary or another office-holder of the club is satisfied that\nthe applicant has given—\n(i) the name of any other approved shooting club of which the\napplicant is a member; and\n(ii) for an adult applicant—a statement of the pistols owned by\nthe applicant.\n(2) It is a condition of the approval of a shooting club that the secretary,\nor another office-holder of the club, gives the registrar, in writing—\n(a) the full name and home address of any club member who is a\ntarget pistol shooter (relevant club member) who leaves the club\nor does not renew membership with the club, as well as the date\nthe membership change happened, within 14 days after the day\nthe change in membership happens; and\n(b) details of any change in the name or home address of a relevant\nclub member within 14 days after the day the club is told of the\nchange; and\n(c) details of any suspension or cancellation of the membership of\na relevant club member including the reason the club chose to\nsuspend or cancel the membership within 7 days after the day\nthe decision is made; and\n(d) as soon as practicable after each 1 July, a return for the previous\nfinancial year that states—\n(i) the full name and home address of relevant club members\nas at the date of the return; and\n(ii) the number and kind of activities mentioned in section 68\n(Minimum participation rates for members of approved\nclubs—Act, dict, def active, par (a)) that each relevant club\nmember took part in during the previous financial year; and\n\n(iii) the pistols known by the club, or the secretary or other\noffice-holder, to be owned by each relevant club member\nduring the previous financial year; and\nNote If a form is approved under the Act, s 271 for a return, the\nform must be used.\n(e) if the secretary or other officer-holder of the club believes on\nreasonable grounds that a relevant club member, or an applicant\nfor membership to be a relevant club member, may pose a threat\nto public safety, or a threat to the person’s own safety, if in\npossession of a pistol—that the secretary or office-holder tells\nthe registrar about the belief.\n(3) It is a condition of the approval of a shooting club that the club must\nensure that a person whose category H licence has been suspended or\ncancelled does not use a pistol on any approved shooting range owned\nor used by the club.\n(4) To remove any doubt, the honest disclosure of something to the\nregistrar to comply with a condition under subsection (2) does not\ngive rise to a civil or criminal proceeding against the club or the\nsecretary or other office-holder of the club in relation to loss, damage\nor injury of any kind to anyone.\n","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shooting clubs, power to request information from","content":"9 Shooting clubs, power to request information from\nregistrar about target pistol shooters—Act, s 272 (2) (m)\n(1) This section applies if a target pistol shooter applies for membership\nof an approved shooting club.\n(2) The secretary or another office-holder of the approved shooting club\nmay ask the registrar, in relation to an application for membership of\nthe club by a target pistol shooter (the applicant), to give the secretary\nor other office-holder of the club information about any of the\nfollowing known to the registrar:\n(a) for an adult applicant—the pistols owned by the applicant;\n\n(b) any other approved shooting club, or approved shooting club\n(however described) in a State, of which the applicant is a\nmember;\nNote State includes the Northern Territory, see the Legislation Act, dict,\npt 1.\n(c) any other approved shooting club, or approved shooting club\n(however described) in a State, of which the applicant has been\nrefused membership, or had his or her membership suspended\nor cancelled, in the 5 years before the day the application is\nmade;\n(d) any category H licence issued to the applicant that has been\ncancelled in the 5 years before the day the application is made;\n(e) any earlier application for a category H licence by the applicant\nthat has been refused by the registrar in the 5 years before the\nday the application for membership is made.\n(3) The secretary or other office-holder of the approved shooting club\nmay also ask the registrar, in relation to an application for\nmembership, to disclose to the secretary or other office-holder of the\nclub the applicant’s criminal history (if any) that is, in the registrar’s\nopinion, relevant to the issue of a category H licence.\n(4) The registrar is authorised to give or disclose the information\nmentioned in subsections (2) and (3) to the secretary or other relevant\noffice-holder of the club.\n","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Target pistol shooters to tell club about change of name","content":"10 Target pistol shooters to tell club about change of name\nor address—Act, s 272 (2) (m)\n(1) A target pistol shooter (the person) commits an offence if—\n(a) the person is a member of an approved shooting club; and\n(b) the person’s name or home address changes; and\n\n(c) the person does not tell the secretary or another office-holder of\nthe club, in writing, about the change within—\n(i) for an adult—14 days after the day the change happens; or\n(ii) for a child—28 days after the day the change happens.\nNote A child may obtain a minors firearms licence if the child is at least\n12 years old—see s 28.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Collectors clubs, conditions of approval—Act, s 40 (5)","content":"11 Collectors clubs, conditions of approval—Act, s 40 (5)\n(1) It is a condition of the approval of a collectors club that the secretary\nor another office-holder of the club tells the registrar, in writing, about\n(a) the suspension or cancellation of the membership of a person\nwho collects pistols and the reasons for the suspension or\ncancellation;\n(b) if the secretary or other officer-holder of the club believes on\nreasonable grounds that a club member who collects pistols, or\nan applicant for membership of the club who collects pistols, is\nnot a suitable person to possess a pistol—the belief that the\nperson is not a suitable person to possess a pistol.\n(2) Notice under subsection (1) must be given to the registrar not later\nthan 7 days after—\n(a) for a decision to suspend or cancel a membership—the day after\nthe day the decision is made; or\n(b) for a belief that a person is not a suitable person to possess a\npistol—the day the secretary or relevant office-holder forms the\nbelief that the person is not a suitable person.\n\n(3) In determining whether a person is a suitable person to possess a\npistol, the secretary or other office-holder of the club (the decision\nmaker) may consider the following:\n(a) whether the person’s physical or mental health reduces the\nperson’s ability to handle firearms responsibly;\n(b) whether, during the 10 years before the day the decision maker\nhas to determine whether the person is suitable, the person has—\n(i) been released (whether on parole or otherwise) after\nserving a term of imprisonment or detention; or\n(ii) been subject to a protection order or corresponding order\nthat has been revoked; or\n(iii) been subject to an interim protection order or\ncorresponding order; or\n(iv) been convicted or found guilty of an offence (other than a\nprescribed offence)—\n(A) against this regulation or a corresponding law; or\n(B) in the ACT or elsewhere involving violence, drugs,\nalcohol or weapons; or\nNote A conviction does not include a spent conviction or an\nextinguished conviction (see Spent Convictions Act 2000,\ns 16 (c) (i) and s 19H (1) (c) (i)).\n(v) given an undertaking to a court, in the ACT or elsewhere,\nto keep the peace or be of good behaviour; or\n(vi) had his or her licence suspended or cancelled.\n(4) To remove any doubt, the honest disclosure of something to the\nregistrar to comply with a condition under subsection (1) does not\ngive rise to a civil or criminal proceeding against the club or the\nsecretary or other relevant office-holder of the club in relation to loss,\ndamage or injury of any kind to anyone.\n\n(5) In this section:\nprescribed offence means an offence—\n(a) against this regulation or a corresponding law; or\n(b) in the ACT or elsewhere involving violence, drugs, alcohol or\nweapons; or\n(c) punishable by imprisonment for longer than 1 year.\n\nPart 3 Licensing—prohibited firearms and pistols\nPart 3 Licensing—prohibited firearms\nand pistols\n12 Prohibited pistols, sport or target shooting—\nAct, s 52 (3), (4) and sch 3, item 6, col 5\n(1) The holder of a category H licence issued for the genuine reason of\nsport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered\nprohibited pistol of more than 9.65mm calibre, but not more\nthan 11.43mm calibre, for the following purposes:\n(a) taking part in any of the following kinds of pistol shooting\ncompetitions:\n(i) an approved competition that involves the pistol target\nshooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette;\n(ii) an approved competition that involves the pistol target\nshooting discipline known as Single Action;\n(b) practising on an approved shooting range for a competition\nmentioned in paragraph (a).\nNote This subsection applies to a pistol of more than 0.38 inch calibre but not\nmore than 0.45 inch calibre.\n(2) The holder of a category H licence issued for the genuine reason of\nsport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered\nprohibited pistol that has a barrel length of less than 120mm for the\nfollowing purposes:\n(a) taking part in an approved specialised target shooting\ncompetition;\n(b) practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.\n\nLicensing—prohibited firearms and pistols Part 3\napproved, for a competition, means a competition that is conducted\nor organised by an approved shooting club and approved by the\nNote The registrar may approve a shooting competition—see the Act,\ns 20 (1) (b).\n","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Category C licence, prohibited firearm used for sport or","content":"14 Category C licence, prohibited firearm used for sport or\ntarget shooting, offences—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\n(1) A person commits an offence if the person—\n(a) holds a category C licence that authorises the person to possess\nand use a prohibited firearm (other than a firearm mentioned in\nthe Act, schedule 1, item 1, item 6, item 11 or item 12) for the\ngenuine reason of sport or target shooting; and\n(b) uses the firearm other than—\n(i) on an approved shooting range; and\n(ii) in accordance with the rules of the relevant club affiliated\nwith the Australian Clay Target Association; and\n(iii) for the purposes of a shooting competition or of practice\nfor the competition.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n\n","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence applications, information and documents—","content":"15 Adult licence applications, information and documents—\nAct, s 54 (2) (b) and (c)\n(1) An application mentioned in table 15, column 2 must contain the\ninformation, and be accompanied by any document, mentioned in\ncolumn 3 in relation to the application.\n(2) For table 15, items 18 and 19, the following people are prescribed:\n(a) an officer of, or volunteer working for, the Royal Society for the\nPrevention of Cruelty to Animals;\n(b) a veterinary practitioner;\n(c) a person employed by or within, or authorised by, an\nadministrative unit responsible for any of the following Acts:\n(i) the Animal Welfare Act 1992;\n(ii) the Biosecurity Act 2023;\n(iii) the Domestic Animals Act 2000;\n(iv) the Environment Protection Act 1997;\n(d) a drover or a person who, because he or she transports, handles\nor otherwise deals with animals, may be required to destroy an\nanimal.\n\nTable 15\nitem\n1 application for\ncategory A, category\nB or category H\nlicence if—\n(a) the genuine\nreason for\npossessing or\nusing the\nfirearm is for\nshooting; and\n(b) the application\ndoes not carry\nthe stamp of an\napproved club\nsigned by the\nclub’s senior\ninstructor\na document signed by an office-holder of the\napproved club confirming that the applicant is a\ncurrent financial member of the club\n2 application for a\nrecreational hunting\nor vermin control on\nspecified rural land\n(a) the written authority of the owner or\noccupier of the land to hunt or control\nvermin on the land;\n(b) the name and address of the owner or\noccupier of the land;\n(c) the telephone number of the owner or\noccupier;\n(d) the name (if any), location and size of the\nland;\n(e) what the applicant is allowed to hunt or\ncontrol;\n(f) dates when the applicant has permission to\nhunt or control\n\nitem\n3 application for a\nrecreational hunting\nor vermin control in\na reserve\nan authorisation given by a State or another\nTerritory that authorises the applicant to use a\nfirearm in a stated reserve for recreational\nhunting or vermin control, or a certified copy of\nthe authorisation\n4 application for a\nprimary production\n(a) the name (if any), location and size of the\nland the applicant uses for primary\nproduction;\n(b) documentation that demonstrates that—\n(i) the applicant’s occupation is the\nbusiness of a primary producer; or\n(ii) the applicant is the owner, lessee or\nmanager of land used for primary\nproduction;\n(c) a statement signed by the applicant to the\neffect that the applicant intends to use the\nfirearm solely in connection with farming\nor grazing activities\n\nitem\n5 application for a\nprimary production\n(a) a signed statement by the applicant to the\nC firearm because his or her\noccupation is related to primary\nproduction; and\n(ii) the occupational need cannot be\nsatisfied by the use of a firearm that\nis not prohibited; and\n(iii) the applicant will not use the\nprimary production;\nparagraph (a) (i) and (ii)\n6 application for a\nvertebrate pest\nanimal control\nC firearm for the purposes of\nvertebrate pest animal control; and\n(ii) the occupational need cannot be\nsatisfied by the use of a firearm that\nis not prohibited; and\n(iii) the applicant will not use the\nprimary production or the genuine\noccupational need or for the\npurpose of protecting the\nenvironment from the effects of\nvertebrate pest animals;\n\nitem\nparagraph (a) (i) and (ii)\n7 application for a\ncategory C licence\n(other than for a\nlicence for the\npossession or use of\nfirearms mentioned\nin the Act, sch 1,\nitem 1, 6, 11 or 12)\nif the genuine reason\nshooting and the\napplicant is\nphysically unable to\ncompete in shooting\ncompetitions without\nthe use of a\nsemiautomatic or\npump-action shotgun\n(a) a written statement from an officer of a\nclub affiliated with the Australian Clay\nTarget Association to the effect that the\napplicant is physically unable to compete\nin a shooting competition without the use\nof a semiautomatic or pump-action\nshotgun;\n(b) a certificate from a doctor certifying that\nthe person ought to be considered\nphysically unable to compete in a shooting\ncompetition without the use of a\nsemiautomatic or pump-action shotgun\n\nitem\n8 application for a\ncategory C licence\n(other than for a\nlicence for the\npossession or use of\nfirearms mentioned\nin the Act, sch 1,\nitem 1, 6, 11 or 12)\nif the genuine reason\nshooting and the\napplicant was\nlawfully in\npossession of the\nfirearm on or before\nevidence the applicant was lawfully in possession\nof the prohibited firearm on or before\n9 application for a\ncategory D licence\noccupational need to possess or use\na category D firearm for the\npurposes of vertebrate pest animal\ncontrol; and\n(ii) if the applicant is a person\nitem 4 (the genuine reason of\nvertebrate pest animal control),\ncolumn 3, paragraph (a) or (b)—the\noccupational need cannot be met by\nthe use of a firearm that is not\nprohibited; and\n(iii) if the applicant is a person\nitem 4, column 3, paragraph (c)—\nthe occupational need cannot be\nmet in any other way; and\n\nitem\n(iv) if the applicant is a person\nitem 4, column 3, paragraph (a) or\n(b)—the applicant will not use the\nprimary production or the genuine\noccupational need, or for the\npurpose of protecting the\nenvironment from the effects of\nvertebrate pest animals; and\n(v) if the applicant is a person\nitem 4, column 3, paragraph (c)—\nthe applicant will not use the\nthe campaign mentioned in the Act,\ntable 61, item 4, column 3,\nparagraph (c);\n(b) information or relevant documents (if any)\nsubparagraphs (i) to (v)\n10 application for a\n(i) in the ordinary course of the\napplicant’s business the applicant\nreceives, carries or escorts not less\nthan $30 000 of money or valuables\nmore than once each month; and\n(ii) the applicant intends to continue\ncarrying on the business for the next\n12 months; and\n(iii) the applicant has passed an\nexamination in the safe handling\nand use of a category H firearm\nconducted by an authorised\ninstructor;\n\nitem\nsupporting the applicant’s statement\n11 application for a\nemployment by a\nsecurity business\na certificate from the person in charge of a\nsecurity business stating—\n(a) that the applicant is employed, or is to be\nemployed, by the business and will be\nrequired to possess a category H firearm in\nthe course of that employment; and\n(b) whether the applicant will be required to\nwear a uniform; and\n(c) whether the applicant will be required to\ncarry the firearm concealed or whether it\nwill be visible to the public\n12 application for the\nemployment by a\nsecurity business\n(a) a certificate from a person in charge of a\nsecurity business that employs the\napplicant stating that the particulars\nprovided in relation to the initial\napplication for the licence are still correct\nor, if they are not, how they have changed;\n(b) a document that establishes that the\napplicant has passed an examination in the\nsafe handling and use of a category H\nfirearm conducted by an authorised\ninstructor within the period of 90 days\nimmediately before the date of the\n13 application for a\nemployment by\nother than a security\n(a) the name of the employer and a description\nof the employer’s business;\n(b) a statement signed by or on behalf of the\nemployer to the effect that—\n(i) the employer employs or intends to\nemploy the applicant; and\n(ii) the applicant will be required to use\nor possess a category A or category\nB firearm in the course of that\nemployment\n\nitem\n14 application for the\nemployment by\nother than a security\na certificate from the applicant’s employer stating\nthat the particulars provided in relation to the\ninitial application are still correct or, if they are\nnot, how they have changed\n15 application for a\nemployment (other\nthan by a security\nbusiness) or\nC firearm that, if relevant, relates to\nrural purposes; and\n(ii) the need cannot be satisfied by\nusing a firearm that is not\nprohibited; and\n(iii) the firearm will be used solely in\nconnection with the applicant’s\noccupation;\n(b) particulars or documents (if any)\nsupporting paragraph (a) (i) and (ii)\n\nitem\n16 application for a\n(a) a signed statement from a person to the\n(i) the applicant is employed by the\nperson in a rural occupation; and\n(ii) for the purposes of that employment\nthe applicant is required to use or\npossess a category A or category B\n(iii) the name (if any), location and size\nof any property where the applicant\nwill be employed;\n(b) the approximate hours and days when the\napplicant will be employed\n17 application for the\na statement signed by the applicant’s employer\nstating that the particulars provided in relation to\nthe initial application are still correct or, if they\nare not, how they have changed\n18 application for a\nanimal welfare and\nthe applicant is a\nprescribed person\n(a) particulars of the location where the\napplicant is employed or works;\n(b) a statement signed by the applicant’s\nemployer or, if the applicant is not\nemployed by another person, by the\napplicant stating that the applicant is\nrequired to possess a firearm for the\npurposes of his or her occupation\n\nitem\n19 for an application for\nthe renewal of a\nfor animal welfare\nand the applicant is a\nprescribed person\na signed statement from the employer of the\napplicant or, if the applicant is not employed by\nanother person, by the applicant confirming that\nthe applicant is still required to possess a firearm\nin accordance with the initial application or\noutlining any changes to the particulars contained\nin that application\n20 for an applicant\nwhose genuine\nreason for\npossessing or using a\nfirearm is firearms\ncollection\na document from the approved collectors club of\nwhich the applicant is a member stating that—\n(a) the applicant is a member of the club; and\n(b) for a licence that permits the applicant to\ncollect pistols manufactured after 1946—\nthe collection has a thematic structure and\nthe applicant researches or studies\nfirearms; and\n(c) for a licence that permits the applicant to\ncollect any other kind of firearm—the\ncollection has a genuine historical or\nthematic structure or a genuine\ncommemorative or investment value\n21 application for an\nheirlooms licence\nfor the firearm that is the subject of the\napplication—\n(a) the age of the firearm; and\n(b) the type of firearm; and\n(c) how the firearm came into the possession\nof the family; and\n(d) the length of time that the firearm has been\nin the possession of the family\n\n","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Government agency responsible for vertebrate pest","content":"16 Government agency responsible for vertebrate pest\nanimal control—Act, s 61\nFor the Act, table 61, item 4, each administrative unit responsible for\nthe following Acts is a prescribed government agency:\n(a) the Animal Welfare Act 1992;\n(b) the Biosecurity Act 2023;\n(c) the Domestic Animals Act 2000;\n(d) the Environment Protection Act 1997.\n","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"16A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Category C licences, genuine reasons—Act, s 64 (a)","content":"16A Category C licences, genuine reasons—Act, s 64 (a)\nThe following genuine reasons are prescribed:\n(a) vertebrate pest animal control;\n(b) sport or target shooting, if any of the following also applies in\nrelation to an applicant for a category C licence:\n(i) the applicant is physically unable to compete in shooting\ncompetitions without the use of a semiautomatic or\npump-action shotgun;\n(ii) the applicant was lawfully in possession of the firearm on\nor before 14 November 1996;\n(c) employment (other than by a security business) or occupational\nrequirements relating to rural purposes.\n","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"16B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of s 16A (b) and (c) to previously issued","content":"16B Application of s 16A (b) and (c) to previously issued\ncategory C licences\n(1) This section applies if—\n(a) an adult had been granted a category C licence or a renewal of a\ncategory C licence before the commencement of the Firearms\nAmendment Regulation 2024 (No 1), section 8, but on or after\n15 January 2009; and\n\n(b) the licence or renewal of the licence is for the possession or use\nof a prohibited firearm for the genuine reason (however\nexpressed) of—\n(i) sport or target shooting, and—\n(A) at the time the licensee applied for the licence or\nrenewal, the licensee was physically unable to\ncompete in shooting competitions without the use of\na semiautomatic or pump-action shotgun; or\n(B) the licensee was lawfully in possession of the firearm\non or before 14 November 1996; or\n(ii) employment (other than by a security business) or\noccupational requirements relating to rural purposes.\n(2) Section 16A (b) or (c) applies in relation to the licence or renewal of\nthe licence as if those genuine reasons had been prescribed under the\nAct, section 64 (a), on or after 15 January 2009.\n","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licences, evidence of special need for category C","content":"17 Adult licences, evidence of special need for category C\nlicence—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\nNote The Act, s 64 restricts the issue of category C licences to adults who\nestablish certain genuine reasons. The applicant must also produce\nevidence satisfying the registrar of the special need to possess or use a\ncategory C firearm and that that special need cannot be met in any other\nway.\n(1) This section applies to an adult applying for a category C licence if\nthe adult’s genuine reason is primary production.\n(2) Evidence of the size of the adult’s property that may be produced by\nthe adult includes the following:\n(b) the size of the properties involved;\n\n","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licences, evidence of special need for category D","content":"18 Adult licences, evidence of special need for category D\nlicences—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\nNote The Act, s 65 restricts the issue of category D licences to adults who\nestablish a genuine reason of vertebrate pest animal control to possess or\nuse a firearm to which category D applies. The applicant must produce\nevidence satisfying the registrar of the special need to possess or use a\ncategory D firearm and that that special need cannot be met in any other\nway.\n(1) This section applies to an adult applying for a category D licence if\nthe adult’s genuine reason is vertebrate pest animal control.\n(2) Evidence of the size of the adult’s property that may be produced by\nthe adult includes the following:\n(b) evidence of the size of the properties involved;\n","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licences, period—Act, s 78 (1) (b)","content":"19 Adult licences, period—Act, s 78 (1) (b)\n(1) This section applies to each category of adult firearms licence (other\nthan a category D licence) if the genuine reason for possessing or\nusing the firearm is 1 of the following:\n(a) vertebrate pest animal control;\n(b) business or employment;\n(c) occupational requirements relating to rural purposes;\n(d) animal welfare.\n(2) The period the licence may remain in force is 2 years.\nNote For category D licences, see the Act, s 78 (1) (c).\n\n","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence condition, category C or H licences—Act,","content":"20 Adult licence condition, category C or H licences—Act,\ns 73 (1) (g)\n(1) This section applies to a category C or category H licence if the\ngenuine reason for possessing or using the firearm is sport or target\nshooting.\n(2) It is a condition of the licence that, each year—\n(a) the licensee gives the registrar a written statement from an\napproved club stating that the licensee is a financial and active\nmember of the club; and\n(b) if the licensee holds a category C licence that authorises the\npossession and use of a prohibited firearm (other than a firearm\nmentioned in the Act, schedule 1, item 1, item 6, item 11 or\nitem 12) for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting—the\nlicensee takes part in at least 4 shooting competitions organised\nby a club affiliated with the Australian Clay Target Association.\n(3) The licensee must give the registrar the statement mentioned in\nsubsection (2) (a) not later than 30 days after the end of the year.\nNote A year, without specifying the kind of year, means a calendar year (see\nLegislation Act, dict, def year).\n","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence conditions, category H licences for","content":"21 Adult licence conditions, category H licences for\nbusiness—Act, s 73 (1) (g)\n(1) The following conditions are prescribed in relation to a category H\nlicence if the genuine reason is business:\n(a) the licensee must have passed an examination in the safe\nhandling and use of a category H firearm conducted by an\nauthorised instructor at least once every 12 months while the\n\nAdult firearms licences—conditions Division 4.2\n(b) the licensee must, within 7 days after the end of the relevant\nperiod, give the registrar a written report containing particulars\nof the occasions when the firearm was carried in connection with\nthe business within the relevant period;\n(c) the licensee must not possess more than 1 category H firearm.\n(2) In subsection (1) (b), the relevant period is the 6 months beginning on\nthe day when the licence is issued and each 6 months following.\n","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence conditions, category H licences for","content":"22 Adult licence conditions, category H licences for\nemployment—Act, s 73 (1) (g)\nThe following conditions are prescribed in relation to a category H\nlicence if the genuine reason is employment:\n(a) the licensee must pass an examination in the safe handling and\nuse of a category H firearm conducted by an authorised\ninstructor at least once in every 12-month period while the\n(b) if the licensee fails an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a)—the licensee must pass the examination within\n14 days after the day of the failure;\n(c) a licensee must not undertake an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a) that the licensee has failed 3 times.\n","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence conditions, firearms collectors licences—","content":"23 Adult licence conditions, firearms collectors licences—\nAct, s 73 (1) (g)\nThe following conditions are prescribed in relation to a firearms\ncollectors licence:\n(a) the licensee must not display an heirloom unless the display is\nauthorised under a permit;\n(b) a licensee must not dispose of a firearm other than a category C\nor category D firearm to someone other than a licensed firearms\ndealer or licensed collector.\n\n","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Adult licence conditions, heirlooms licences—Act,","content":"24 Adult licence conditions, heirlooms licences—Act,\ns 73 (1) (g)\n(1) The following conditions are prescribed in relation to a firearms\nheirlooms licence:\n(a) the licensee must not display an heirloom unless the display is\nauthorised under a permit;\n(b) the licensee must not possess ammunition for an heirloom held\nunder the licence unless authorised to do so by the registrar.\n(2) If the licensee is authorised by the registrar to possess ammunition for\nan heirloom under the licence, the licence must state the amount of\nammunition that the licensee is authorised to possess.\n","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer licence condition—Act, s 73 (1) (g)","content":"25 Dealer licence condition—Act, s 73 (1) (g)\n(1) It is a condition of a firearms dealer licence that the licensee must not\noperate as a firearms dealer at premises other than the registered\npremises unless the registrar approves the operation, whether on a\nwritten application from the licensee or otherwise.\n(2) The registrar must decide an application mentioned in subsection (1)\nas if it were an application for a firearms dealer licence.\nNote If the registrar refuses the application, the person refused may apply for\nreview of the decision (see pt 16).\n","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer licence condition, club armourers—Act, s 73 (1) (g)","content":"26 Dealer licence condition, club armourers—Act, s 73 (1) (g)\n(1) This section applies in relation to a firearms dealer licence if the\nlicensee has been issued the licence for the purpose of being a club\narmourer.\n(2) It is a condition of the licence that the licensee must only buy firearms\nor firearm parts from, or dispose of them to, people who are—\n(a) members of the approved club of which the licensee is the\narmourer; or\n\nAdult firearms licences—conditions Division 4.2\n(b) members of an approved club that is visiting that club.\n(3) The licensee must not make a profit from a transaction mentioned in\nsubsection (2).\n","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Collector licence condition, making firearm incapable of","content":"27 Collector licence condition, making firearm incapable of\nbeing fired—Act, s 76 (a)\nA firearm (other than a category C or category D firearm) must be\nmade temporarily incapable of being fired—\n(a) by the removal and separate secure storage of the bolt or firing\npin; or\n(b) if removal and storage in accordance with paragraph (a) is not\npracticable—by the use of an appropriate trigger lock.\nNote A collectors licence may contain a category C or category D firearm only\nif the firearm has been rendered permanently inoperable—see the Act,\ns 76.\n\n","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minors firearms licences, minimum age—Act, s 85 (1) (a)","content":"28 Minors firearms licences, minimum age—Act, s 85 (1) (a)\nThe prescribed age is 12 years old.\n\nLicensing—composite entities Part 6\nComposite entity licences—general Division 6.1\n","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"Div 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"1 Composite entity licences—general","content":"Division 6.1 Composite entity licences—general\n","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity licences, stated information and","content":"29 Composite entity licences, stated information and\ndocuments for applications—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\nNote The Act, s 102 requires an applicant for a composite entity licence to give\nthe registrar stated further information or documents that the registrar\nAn application for a category A or category B licence by a composite\nentity that carries on business in the ACT as a security organisation\nmust contain or be accompanied by the following:\n(b) particulars of the entity’s core business functions;\n(c) particulars of why the entity needs to possess a firearm and the\nnumber and type of firearms required;\n(d) the name, title and business address of the person nominated by\nthe entity to hold the licence;\nrequired to use or possess a firearm during the course of\nemployment.\n\n","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity, evidence of special need for category C","content":"30 Composite entity, evidence of special need for category C\nlicence—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\nNote The Act, s 111 restricts the issue of category C licences to composite\nentities who establish a genuine reason to possess or use a firearm to\nwhich category C applies. The applicant must produce evidence\nsatisfying the registrar of the special need to possess or use a category C\nfirearm and that that special need cannot be met in any other way by the\nauthority given by a category A or category B or otherwise.\n(1) This section applies to a composite entity applying for a category C\nlicence if the entity’s genuine reason is primary production.\n(2) Evidence of the size of the composite entity’s property that may be\nproduced by the entity includes the following:\n(b) the size of the properties involved;\nDivision 6.2 Composite entity licences—\nconditions\n","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity licence conditions—Act, s 116 (1) (h)","content":"31 Composite entity licence conditions—Act, s 116 (1) (h)\nIt is a condition of a composite entity licence that the licensee must—\n(a) tell the registrar in writing if someone whose employment by the\nentity included a requirement to use or possess a firearm is no\nlonger employed by the entity; and\n(b) give the notice to the registrar within 14 days after the day the\nemployment ends.\n\nLicensing—composite entities Part 6\nComposite entity licences—conditions Division 6.2\n","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences","content":"32 Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences\nfor business—Act, s 116 (1) (h)\n(1) The following conditions are prescribed in relation to a category H\nlicence if the genuine reason is business:\n(a) the registered principal must have passed an examination in the\nsafe handling and use of a category H firearm conducted by an\nauthorised instructor at least once every 12 months while the\n(b) the registered principal must, within 7 days after the end of the\nrelevant period, give the registrar a written report containing\nparticulars of the occasions when the firearm was carried in\nconnection with the business within the relevant period;\n(c) the registered principal or another person employed by the\nlicensee must not, when engaged by the licensee, possess more\nthan 1 category H firearm.\n(2) In subsection (1) (b), the relevant period is the 6 months beginning on\nthe day when the licence is issued and each 6 months following.\n","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences","content":"33 Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences\nfor employment—Act, s 116 (1) (h)\nThe following conditions are prescribed in relation to a category H\nlicence if the genuine reason is employment:\n(a) the registered principal must pass an examination in the safe\nhandling and use of a category H firearm conducted by an\nauthorised instructor at least once in every 12-month period\nwhile the licence is in force;\n\n(b) if the registered principal fails an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a)—the registered principal must pass the\nexamination within 14 days after the day of the failure;\n(c) a registered principal must not undertake an examination\nmentioned in paragraph (a) that the registered principal has\nfailed 3 times.\n\nLicensing—international and interstate licences Part 7\n","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensing—international and","content":"Part 7 Licensing—international and\ninterstate licences\n","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permit to acquire, conditions for foreign acquirers—Act,","content":"34 Permit to acquire, conditions for foreign acquirers—Act,\ns 154 (c)\nA permit to acquire a firearm issued to a foreign acquirer is subject to\nthe condition that the person—\n(a) only acquire a firearm of the type stated in the permit; and\n(b) produce the permit when the person acquires the firearm; and\n(c) carry the permit when the person is in possession of the firearm\nto which the permit relates and produce the permit to a police\nofficer on request; and\n(d) acquire, possess or use the firearm only for the purpose stated in\nthe permit.\n\nPart 8 Temporary recognition of other licences\nPart 8 Temporary recognition of other\nlicences\n35 Temporary recognition of interstate licences, for\npossession or use of firearm—Act, s 136 (1) (a) (ii)\nThe following purposes are prescribed:\n(a) to conduct a shooting gallery for airgun use—\n(i) at the National Exhibition Centre during the period of the\nshow conducted by the Royal National Capital Agricultural\nSociety of the Royal Canberra Show; or\n(ii) during the period of the festival conducted by ACT\nFestivals Incorporated of the Canberra National\nMulticultural Festival;\n(b) to provide security as an employee of a security organisation;\n(c) to control vertebrate pest animals under an agreement with the\nTerritory;\n(d) to exercise the functions of an authorised person under the\nBiosecurity Act 2023;\n(e) to kill an animal in accordance with the written permission of\nthe registrar.\n","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of temporary recognition of interstate","content":"36 Conditions of temporary recognition of interstate\nlicences—Act, s 136 (3)\nThe prescribed conditions for the possession or use of a firearm are—\n(a) that the individual complies with the Act, part 12 (Safe storage\nof firearms) to the extent required of an individual holding a\nlicence issued in the ACT corresponding with the individual’s\ninterstate licence; and\n\nTemporary recognition of other licences Part 8\n(b) that the individual does not let anyone else possess or use any\nfirearm in the individual’s possession if the other person is not\nauthorised to possess or use the firearm.\n\n","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer licences, restrictions on issue—Act, s 272 (2) (e)","content":"37 Dealer licences, restrictions on issue—Act, s 272 (2) (e)\n(1) The registrar must refuse to issue a firearms dealer licence to an\napplicant unless satisfied that—\n(a) the applicant is carrying on, or intends to carry on, the business\nof a firearms dealer at the relevant premises stated in the\napplication; and\n(b) those premises are suitable for carrying on the business of a\nfirearms dealer.\n(2) In considering whether premises are suitable for subsection (1) (b),\nthe registrar must have regard to the following:\n(a) the nature of the activities conducted, or proposed to be\nconducted, on the premises;\n(b) the types of firearms to which the licence relates;\n(c) whether adequate provision has been made for the safekeeping\nof firearms by means of safes, strongrooms or some other\nmethod;\n(d) the security of the premises against unauthorised entry;\n(e) for a licence that authorises the testing of firearms on the\npremises—whether an efficient bullet recovery box or bullet\nstop is provided on the premises.\n","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealer licences, required particulars for recording","content":"38 Dealer licences, required particulars for recording\nacquisitions and disposals—Act, s 194 (2) (e)\nThe following particulars are prescribed:\n(a) for each firearm that is the subject of an acquisition or\ndisposal—\n(i) the manufacturer; and\n\nFirearms dealers Part 9\n(ii) the model; and\n(iii) a description of the firing action; and\n(iv) the calibre; and\n(v) the serial number;\n(b) the date of birth of the other person;\n(c) if the other person is authorised to possess the firearm or part by\na licence issued in a State or another Territory—the kind of\nlicence and the issuing jurisdiction;\n(d) if the dealer receives a firearm or part for modification or\nrepair—a description of the modification or repair requested and\nprovided;\n(e) for the sale or transfer of a firearm that was manufactured by the\ndealer—the date of completion of manufacture.\n","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Licensed firearms dealers, additional requirements—Act,","content":"39 Licensed firearms dealers, additional requirements—Act,\ns 272 (2) (e)\n(1) A licensed firearms dealer commits an offence if—\n(a) the dealer has or acquires possession of a firearm or spare barrel;\nand\n(b) the firearm or spare barrel is not separately and clearly\nnumbered in a way that allows the firearm or spare barrel to be\nidentified; and\n(c) the dealer fails to notify the registrar in writing that the dealer\npossesses the firearm or spare barrel.\n(2) A licensed firearms dealer commits an offence if—\n(a) the registrar asks the dealer, in writing, to produce for inspection\nby a police officer any firearm to which the licence relates; and\n\n(b) the firearm is not a category A or category B firearm; and\n(c) the dealer fails to produce the firearm when requested to do so\nby a police officer.\n(3) A licensed firearms dealer commits an offence if the dealer fails to\nstate or display his or her licence number in an advertisement for the\ndealer’s firearms business.\n(4) A licensed firearms dealer commits an offence if—\n(a) a sale is made through the dealer; and\n(b) the dealer fails to record the details of the sale.\n","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Spare barrels, prescribed records when barrel sold—Act,","content":"40 Spare barrels, prescribed records when barrel sold—Act,\ns 194 (2) (e)\n(1) The following must be recorded by a firearms dealer in relation to the\nsale of a spare barrel to someone else:\n(a) the date of the sale;\n(b) if the barrel is sold with a firearm that the barrel can be used\nwith—\n(i) the number of the other person’s permit to acquire the\n(ii) either—\n(A) the make and serial number of the firearm; or\n(B) the unique identifying number given by the registrar\nof the firearm;\n\nFirearms dealers Part 9\n(i) the make and serial number of the barrel sold; or\n(2) The following must be recorded by a firearms dealer in relation to the\nacquisition of a spare barrel from someone else:\n(a) the date of the acquisition;\n(b) the number of the licence authorising the other person to use and\npossess any firearm the barrel was used with;\n(i) the make and serial number of the barrel acquired; or\nregistrar;\n(d) either—\n(i) the make and serial number of any firearm acquired with\nthe barrel; or\n(ii) the unique identifying number given by the registrar of any\nfirearm acquired with the barrel.\n\n","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of firearms, other particulars—Act, s 157","content":"41 Register of firearms, other particulars—Act, s 157\nThe following particulars must be included in the register in relation\nto each registered firearm:\n(a) the address, date of birth and sex of the registered owner;\n(b) the name, address, date of birth and sex of each registered user;\n(c) particulars of the grant of the licence or permit for the firearm\nand of any renewal, suspension, cancellation or surrender of that\nlicence or permit;\n(d) the identifying number of any spare barrel for the firearm if the\nbarrel and the firearm are of a different calibre;\n(e) the State or Territory that licensed or authorised the person in\nwhose name the firearm is registered;\n(f) for each registered owner of the firearm—\n(i) the date of its acquisition by the owner; and\n(ii) the name and address of the person from whom the owner\nacquired the firearm;\n(g) if the registered owner of the firearm disposes of the firearm—\n(i) the date of disposal; and\n(ii) the name and address of the person who disposes of the\nfirearm;\n(h) if the registered owner has the registrar’s written approval under\nthe Act, section 250 (2) to modify the firearm—\n(i) details of the approval, including when it expires under the\nAct, section 250 (5); and\n\nRegistration Part 10\n(ii) if the firearm is modified—\n(A) the date the registrar decides under the Act,\nsection 251 whether the firearm has been modified in\naccordance with the approval; and\n(B) the registrar’s decision.\n","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registration of unregistered firearms, prescribed","content":"42 Registration of unregistered firearms, prescribed\nperiod—Act, s 177 (4) (b)\nThe period within which the firearm may be registered is 7 days after\nthe date of its acquisition.\n","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registered firearms, required particulars when firearm","content":"43 Registered firearms, required particulars when firearm\nacquired or sold—Act, s 178 (2) (b)\n(1) For the sale of a firearm, the following particulars are to be given to\nthe registrar:\n(a) the date of the sale;\n(b) the name and licence details of the licensed firearms dealer or\nother person to whom the firearm was sold;\n(i) the make and serial number of the firearm sold; or\n(ii) the identifying number given to the firearm by the registrar;\n(d) for any spare barrel sold with the firearm—\n(i) the make and serial number of the barrel; or\n(2) For the acquisition of a firearm, the following particulars are to be\ngiven to the registrar:\n(a) the date of the acquisition;\n\n(b) the number of the person’s permit to acquire the firearm;\n(c) the number of the licence or permit authorising the person who\nacquired the firearm to possess it;\n(d) the name and licence details of the licensed firearms dealer or\nother person from whom the firearm was acquired;\n(e) either—\n(i) the make and serial number of the firearm acquired; or\n(ii) the identifying number given to the firearm by the registrar;\n(f) for any spare barrel acquired with the firearm, either—\n(i) the make and serial number of the barrel; or\n\n","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safe storage requirements, category A and category B","content":"44 Safe storage requirements, category A and category B\nfirearms and paintball markers—Act, s 181 (1) (c)\nWhen a category A or category B firearm or paintball marker is\nstored, the firing mechanism must, if at all possible, be removed and\nstored separately from the firearm or marker.\n","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"44A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of more than 10 category A or category B","content":"44A Storage of more than 10 category A or category B\nfirearms—Act, s 180 (3)\n(1) This section applies if—\n(a) a person holds any of the following licences:\n(i) a collectors licence;\n(ii) a category A licence;\n(iii) a category B licence; and\n(b) more than 10 category A or category B firearms are stated in the\n(2) The person takes reasonable steps to ensure that the firearms are\nstored safely if the firearms are stored in a metal safe or a concrete or\nbrick safe of a kind described in section 47 (3).\n\n","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Security and safe storage requirements, category D","content":"45 Security and safe storage requirements, category D\nfirearms—Act, s 182 (1) (c)\n(1) The holder of a category D licence must store the firearm to which\nthe licence relates in a place in which an intruder alarm is installed.\n(2) The intruder alarm must be connected to the mains power with a\nbattery backup in case of power failure and include—\n(a) a space movement detector that uses a microwave, passive infra-\nred, ultrasonic or similar system of detection; and\n(b) an external noisemaker that sounds when the alarm is activated.\n","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of not more than 10 category A or category B","content":"46 Storage of not more than 10 category A or category B\nfirearms, collectors—Act, s 180 (3)\n(1) A person who holds a collectors licence takes reasonable steps to\nensure that a category A or category B firearm stated in the licence is\nstored safely if the firearm is stored in accordance with this section.\n(2) If not more than 10 category A or category B firearms are stated in\nthe licence—\n(a) the firearms must be stored in a metal lockable container and the\nfiring mechanisms must be stored in a separate lockable metal\ndrawer or container that may be external or internal to the metal\nlockable container; or\n(b) the firearms must be stored in a security container that is\nconstructed of a recognised hardwood and lined with steel\nsheeting, the door of which is fitted with metal hinges and\neither—\n(i) an appropriate deadlock; or\n(ii) 2 sliding bolts fitted with padlocks of an appropriate\nstrength.\n\n(3) If a container mentioned in subsection (2) (other than a container for\nfiring mechanisms) weighs less than 150kg when empty, it must be\nfixed to the floor or wall with no fewer than 2 appropriate anchor\nbolts.\n","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of category C, category D and category H","content":"47 Storage of category C, category D and category H\nfirearms, collectors—Act, s 180 (3)\n(1) A person who holds a collectors licence takes reasonable steps to\nensure that a category C, category D or category H firearm stated in\nthe licence is stored safely if the firearm is stored in accordance with\nthis section.\n(2) The firearms must be stored in a metal safe or a concrete or brick safe.\n(3) A safe mentioned in subsection (2) must—\n(a) for a metal safe—\n(i) be constructed of structural grade mild steel that conforms\nwith AS/NZS 3678:1996 grade 250 and is not less than\n3mm thick; and\n(ii) be constructed with continuous welding of all edges; and\n(b) for a safe other than a metal safe—be constructed of reinforced\nconcrete, double brick or reinforced besser blocks that are not\nless than 140mm thick; and\n(c) be fitted with a door—\n(i) constructed of structural grade mild steel that conforms\nwith Australian Standard 3678:1996 grade 250 and is not\nless than 3mm thick and that is swung on either—\n(A) concealed pivots; or\n(B) externally mounted sealed end hinges welded to the\ndoor and body of the container; and\n\n(ii) that is flush fitting with a clearance around it of no more\nthan 1mm; and\n(d) if the door is hinged—have a fixed locking bar or dogging bolts\nwelded to the inside face of the door near the hinge edge that\nengages or engage in a rebate in the container body when the\ndoor is closed; and\n(e) be fitted with a 5-lever key deadlock or a locking mechanism\nthat provides at least equivalent security; and\n(f) be constructed with a full length steel rebate welded to the side\nof the container body, the locking edge of which will receive the\ndeadlock of the locking mechanism.\n(4) A metal safe mentioned in subsection (2) must be mounted on a wall\nor on the floor as follows:\n(a) if mounted on brick—the safe must be attached by at least\n","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Loxin anchor-type high-tensile bolts with a diameter of 52mm","content":"2 Loxin anchor-type high-tensile bolts with a diameter of 52mm\nx 16mm and a 10mm thread;\n(b) if mounted on concrete or stone—the safe must be attached by\nat least 2 Dyna-type bolts and expanding anchors with a\ndiameter of 70mm x 12mm and a 10mm thread that are\ninternally fitted through holes in the rear or bottom of the\ncontainer that conform with the manufacturer’s specifications;\n(c) if mounted on wall studs or floor joists—\n(i) it must be attached flush against the timber or plaster\nsurfaces by 2 steel hexagonal-head coach screws that are\nnot less than 8mm in diameter x 50mm in length and are\ninternally fitted through holes in the rear or bottom of the\ncontainer that conform with the manufacturer’s\nspecifications; and\n\n(ii) the container, timber floor or plaster wall surfaces must be\nrecessed so there is no airspace between the surfaces and\nthe container, with the rear bottom edge of the container\nbeing recessed into skirting board.\n(5) A locking mechanism mentioned in subsection (3) (e) must be\nsecurely fixed to the rear face of the door of the container by retaining\nscrews and a metal strap overlapping, or enclosing, the locking case\nwith each end welded to the rear door face.\n","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"47A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences","content":"47A Composite entity licence conditions, category H licences\nfor safe storage of firearms by security organisations—\nAct, s 182 (2) (a) and (c)\n(1) This section applies to the holder of a category H licence that is an\nentity that carries on business in the ACT as a security organisation.\n(2) If not more than 1 registered firearm is held under the licence—\n(a) when the firearm is not being used or carried, it must be—\n(i) stored in a locked steel safe—\n(A) of a type approved by the registrar; and\n(B) bolted to the structure of the registered premises for\nthe firearm; and\n(iii) secured on, or in, a locked device within the safe; and\n(b) the safe must be fitted with an alarm of a type that is—\n(i) approved by the registrar; and\n(ii) monitored at a place separate from the registered premises;\nand\n\n(3) If more than 1, but not more than 5, registered firearms are held under\nthe licence—\n(i) stored in a safe of a type that meets the requirements\nmentioned in paragraph (b); and\nsafe; and\n(b) the safe must be—\n(i) a steel safe weighing at least 150kg; and\n(ii) of a type approved by the registrar; and\n(iii) bolted to the structure of the registered premises for the\n(iv) fitted with an alarm of a type approved by the registrar\nand\n(v) locked at all times except when accessed for the purpose of\n\n(4) If more than 5, but not more than 15, registered firearms are held\nunder the licence—\n(i) stored in a safe of a type that meets the requirements\nmentioned in paragraph (b); and\nsafe; and\n(b) the safe must be—\n(i) a steel safe weighing at least 500kg; and\n(ii) of a type approved by the registrar; and\n(iii) bolted to the structure of the registered premises for the\n(iv) fitted with an alarm of a type approved by the registrar\nand\n(v) locked at all times except when accessed for the purpose of\n(vi) fitted with 15-minute time delay locks; and\n\n(5) If more than 15 registered firearms are held under the licence—\n(i) stored in—\n(A) a safe of a type that meets the requirements mentioned\nin paragraph (b); or\n(B) within a vault or control room of a type approved by\nthe registrar; and\nsafe, or vault or control room; and\n(b) if a safe is used to store the firearms, the safe must be—\n(i) a steel safe, weighing at least 500kg, of a type approved by\nthe registrar; and\n(ii) bolted to the structure of the registered premises for the\n(iii) fitted with an alarm of a type approved by the registrar\nand\n(iv) locked at all times except when accessed for the purpose of\n\n(6) The registrar must not approve registered premises for storing\nregistered firearms under the licence unless—\n(a) the registrar is satisfied that the premises are capable of being\nsecured to prevent unauthorised entry; and\n(b) the premises have an intruder alarm system that is monitored at\na place separate from the registered premises in a way that the\nregistrar considers appropriate; and\n(c) if the registrar considers it necessary—the premises have a\nduress facility that is monitored at a place separate from the\npremises in a way that the registrar considers appropriate; and\n(d) the registrar is satisfied that premises are suitable for the nature\nof the use of the firearm by the licensee; and\n(e) the registrar is otherwise satisfied that the premises are suitable\nfor use as a place for the safe storage of firearms.\nNote In determining the suitability of premises, the registrar must be\nsatisfied that the place is suitable for the storage of firearms.\n","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Storage of firearms, firearms dealers—Act, s 180 (3)","content":"48 Storage of firearms, firearms dealers—Act, s 180 (3)\n(1) A firearms dealer takes reasonable steps to ensure that a firearm in\nthe dealer’s possession is stored safely if the firearm is stored in\naccordance with this section.\n(2) A category A or category B firearm may be on permanent display if—\n(a) it is locked securely in a padlocked rack that is permanently\nattached to a wall; and\n(b) it is securely attached to the rack by means of a stainless steel\ncable that—\n(i) is not less than 3mm in diameter; and\n(ii) passes through the trigger guard; and\n\n(iii) is securely fixed at the end that is not attached to the rack\nby a padlock of an appropriate strength; and\n(c) when business ceases for the day, a security grille metal shutter,\nthe rods of which are not less than 5mm in diameter, is fixed to\nthe rack with padlocks of appropriate strength at each end.\n(3) A category C or category H firearm must, unless being inspected by\na customer, be securely locked in a metal safe or a concrete or brick\nsafe of a kind described in section 47 (3).\n(4) Any perimeter doors of premises on which any firearms are stored\nmust be of solid construction, securely hinged in stout framework and\nfitted with a mortice or a deadlock.\n(5) Any perimeter window or skylight of premises where any firearms\nare stored must be fitted with a security grille.\n(6) The premises where any firearms are stored must be fitted with an\nintruder alarm—\n(a) that includes—\n(i) a space movement detector that uses a microwave, passive\ninfra-red, ultrasonic or similar system of detection; and\n(ii) an external noisemaker that sounds when the alarm is\nactivated; and\n(b) is connected to the mains power with a battery backup in case of\npower failure; and\n(c) for premises that include a shopfront—is monitored directly by\na private security company.\n\nDisplays Division 11.2\n","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Displaying firearms, reasonable steps in storing—Act,","content":"49 Displaying firearms, reasonable steps in storing—Act,\ns 180 (3)\nA person (other than a firearms dealer) takes reasonable steps in\nstoring a prohibited firearm or any other firearm if—\n(a) the person complies with the following provisions:\n(i) for a firearm displayed for a period longer than 30 days—\nsection 50 (Permanent displays) or section 52;\n(ii) for a firearm displayed for 30 days or less—section 51\n(Temporary displays) or section 52;\n(iii) for a firearm displayed in a wall cabinet—section 52 (Wall\ndisplays—Act, s 180 (3)); and\n(b) if the person is an heirlooms licence holder or a collectors\nlicence holder—the display is authorised under a permit.\nExample—temporary display of firearms\nan arms fair where firearms and related items are exhibited and dealt with in\naccordance with the firearms dealer licence of the permit-holder\n","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permanent displays","content":"50 Permanent displays\n(1) A firearm must not be displayed other than in a cabinet—\n(a) that is lockable; and\n(b) the parts of which that are not glass panelling are of solid timber\nor metal construction; and\n(c) that contains no glass panelling other than glass panelling that is\nat least 7.5mm thick and is laminated.\n(2) A firearm must be securely fixed in the cabinet by means of a stainless\nsteel cable that—\n(a) is not less than 3mm in diameter; and\n\n(b) is securely attached to the side or bottom of the cabinet; and\n(c) passes through the trigger guard; and\n(d) is fixed at the end that is not attached to the cabinet by a padlock\nof an appropriate strength.\n(3) If practicable, the bolt or firing mechanism must be removed from the\nfirearm.\n(4) A firearm must not be displayed on premises if the licensee, the owner\nand any lawful occupier of the premises where the firearm is\ndisplayed will be absent from the premises for longer than 72 hours.\n","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Temporary displays","content":"51 Temporary displays\n(1) The firearm must be displayed on a solid wood or metal bench.\n(2) The firearm must be securely fixed to the bench by means of a\nstainless steel cable that—\n(a) is not less than 3mm in diameter; and\n(b) passes through the trigger guard of the firearm; and\n(c) is fixed to the bench by a padlock of an appropriate strength.\n(3) If practicable, the bolt or firing mechanism must be removed from the\nfirearm.\n(4) If fewer than 6 firearms are on display, a person with an appropriate\nlicence for each category of firearm displayed must be present at all\ntimes when the firearms are displayed.\n(5) If more than 6 firearms are on display, 2 people, each of whom has\nan appropriate licence for each category of firearm displayed, must\nbe present at all times when the firearms are displayed.\n\nDisplays Division 11.2\n","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Wall displays—Act, s 180 (3)","content":"52 Wall displays—Act, s 180 (3)\n(1) A firearm must not be displayed on a wall except in accordance with\nthis section.\n(2) The firearm must be permanently inoperable in accordance with the\nMinister’s guidelines.\nNote For Minister’s guidelines, see the Act, s 37.\n(3) The firearm must be permanently fixed to a solid wood or metal frame\nby—\n(a) welding; or\n(b) by the use of no fewer than 4 steel hexagonal-head bolts of not\nless than 8mm in diameter and 50mm in length, with the nut for\neach being spot welded to the bolt on the side adjacent to the\nwall.\n(4) The wood or metal frame mentioned in subsection (3) must be fixed\nto the wall as follows:\n(a) if mounted on brick—the frame must be attached by at least\n2 Loxin anchor-type high-tensile bolts with a diameter of 52mm\nx 16mm and a 10mm thread;\n(b) if mounted on concrete or stone—the frame must be attached by\nat least 2 Dyna-type bolts with a diameter of 70mm x 12mm and\na 10mm thread and expanding anchors;\n(c) if mounted on wall studs—it must be attached flush against the\ntimber or plaster surfaces by 2 steel hexagonal-head coach\nscrews that are not less than 8mm in diameter and 50mm in\nlength.\n(5) The firearm must not be mounted less than—\n(a) 2m above ground level if mounted in a private residence; or\n(b) 3m above ground level if mounted in other than a private\nresidence.\n\n","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"52A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transportation of firearms, reasonable steps in storing—","content":"52A Transportation of firearms, reasonable steps in storing—\nAct, s 180 (3)\n(1) A person who transports a firearm takes all reasonable steps to ensure\nthat the firearm is stored safely while the firearm is being transported\nif the firearm is stored in accordance with this section.\n(2) A firearm must—\n(a) not be loaded with, and must be kept separate from, any\nammunition; and\n(b) if the firearm is being transported using a vehicle other than a\nmotorcycle—\n(i) be rendered temporarily incapable of being fired; or\nExamples\n1 by removing the bolt or the firing mechanism\n2 by using a restraining device such as a trigger lock.\n(ii) be stored in—\n(A) a securely locked container that is securely attached\nto the vehicle; or\n(B) a securely locked compartment within the vehicle;\nand\n(c) if the firearm is being transported using a motorcycle—be stored\nin a lockable hard-case pannier, luggage box or other container\nappropriate for transporting the firearm; and\n(d) not be able to be seen by a person who is not responsible for\ntransporting the firearm.\n\nTransportation Division 11.3\n(3) However, subsection (2) does not apply if the firearm is being\ntransported by—\n(a) a person whose occupation involves the business of a primary\nproducer, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of\nthe firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related to\nthe business; or\n(b) a person employed, or authorised, by a primary producer, and it\nis reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the\nperson will need to use it for a purpose related to the primary\nproducer’s business; or\n(c) a conservation officer, and it is reasonably likely that during\ntransportation of the firearm the officer will need to use it for a\npurpose related to the officer’s duties; or\n(d) a person employed, or authorised, by a government agency to\nkill fauna, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation\nof the firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related\nto the person’s employment or authorisation.\nconservation officer—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014,\ndictionary.\nemploy includes engaging a person on a contract of service.\nfauna means—\n(a) a native animal; or\n(b) an animal that is a pest; or\n(c) stock.\nnative animal—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, section 12.\npest—see the Biosecurity Act 2023, section 11.\nstock—see the Stock Act 2005, dictionary.\n\n","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions on disposal of firearms—Act, s 226 (1) (c)","content":"53 Restrictions on disposal of firearms—Act, s 226 (1) (c)\nA disposal is taken to have been arranged through a licensed firearms\ndealer if—\n(a) the disposal happens at a dealer’s place of business; and\n(b) the dealer acts as an intermediary in the disposal; and\n(c) the dealer is provided with the information that allows the dealer\nto keep a record of the disposal as if the dealer had had\npossession of the firearm and had disposed of it.\n","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Safety requirements for transporting prohibited firearms","content":"54 Safety requirements for transporting prohibited firearms\nor pistols—Act, s 234\n(1) The prescribed safety requirements for transportation of a prohibited\nfirearm or pistol (the firearm) are that—\n(a) the firearm must not be loaded with, and must be kept separate\nfrom, any ammunition; and\n(b) if the firearm is being transported using a vehicle other than a\nmotorcycle—the firearm—\n(i) must be rendered temporarily incapable of being fired; or\nExamples\n1 by removing the bolt or the firing mechanism\n2 by using a restraining device such as a trigger lock.\n(ii) must be stored in—\n(A) a securely locked container that is securely attached\nto the vehicle; or\n(B) a securely locked compartment within the vehicle;\nand\n\nOffences Part 12\n(c) if the firearm is being transported using a motorcycle—the\nfirearm must be stored in a lockable hard-case pannier, luggage\nbox or other container appropriate for transporting the firearm;\nand\n(d) the firearm must not be able to be seen by a person who is not\nresponsible for transporting the firearm; and\n(e) the person transporting the firearm must take all reasonable\nprecautions to ensure that the firearm is not lost or stolen.\n(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply if the firearm is being\ntransported by—\n(a) a person whose occupation involves the business of a primary\nproducer, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation of\nthe firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related to\nthe business; or\n(b) a person employed, or authorised, by a primary producer, and it\nis reasonably likely that during transportation of the firearm the\nperson will need to use it for a purpose related to the primary\nproducer’s business; or\n(c) a conservation officer, and it is reasonably likely that during\ntransportation of the firearm the officer will need to use it for a\npurpose related to the officer’s duties; or\n(d) a person employed, or authorised, by a government agency to\nkill fauna, and it is reasonably likely that during transportation\nof the firearm the person will need to use it for a purpose related\nto the person’s employment or authorisation.\nconservation officer—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014,\ndictionary.\nemploy includes engaging a person on a contract of service.\nfauna—see section 52A (4).\n\n","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shortening firearms—Act, s 240 (2)","content":"55 Shortening firearms—Act, s 240 (2)\nA firearm (other than a pistol) is taken to have been shortened only if\nit has the characteristics mentioned in the Act, section 250 (3) (a), (b)\nor (c).\n\n","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval of shooting range","content":"56 Application for approval of shooting range\n(1) A shooting club or corporation may apply to the registrar for approval\nof a shooting range.\n(2) An application under this section must contain or be accompanied by\n(b) particulars of the applicant’s core business functions;\n(c) the name, title and business address of the person nominated by\nthe applicant proposed to operate the range;\n(d) the name and address of each person who is proposed to be\nauthorised to control the activities of people on the range;\nrequired to use or possess a firearm during the course of\nemployment at the proposed range;\n(f) a plan of the range proposed to be used by the applicant and a\nmap showing the location of the range;\n(g) a statement from the owner of the land where the range is\nproposed to be located permitting the operator to operate the\nrange on the land;\n(h) a statement from the owner of the land where the range is\nproposed to be located acknowledging compliance with the\nrequirements of any other Act relating to use of the land as an\napproved shooting range.\n(3) The registrar may, in writing, require the applicant to give the\nregistrar additional information or documents that the registrar\n\n(4) If the applicant does not comply with a requirement reasonably made\nunder subsection (3), the registrar may refuse to consider the\napplication.\n","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision about shooting range approval","content":"57 Decision about shooting range approval\n(1) On an application by a person for approval of a shooting range, the\nregistrar must—\n(a) approve the range as an approved shooting range; or\n(b) refuse to approve the range.\n(2) However, the registrar must not approve a shooting range unless—\n(a) the applicant for the approval is a shooting club or corporation;\nand\n(b) the applicant has nominated a person to be the shooting range\noperator; and\n(c) the applicant is licensed to operate the shooting range; and\n(d) the location, construction and equipment of the range are\nappropriate having regard to the need to protect people from\ndeath or injury and property from unlawful destruction or\ndamage.\nNote 1 See the Act, s 273 (Licensing of entities to operate approved shooting\nranges).\nNote 2 The Minister may make guidelines about the operation of shooting ranges\n(see Act, s 37 (4) (c)).\n","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved shooting ranges, period of approval—","content":"58 Approved shooting ranges, period of approval—\nAct, s 272 (2) (k)\nA shooting range approval remains in force for 2 years, starting on\nthe day the approval is given to the applicant.\n\n","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shooting ranges, immediate suspension of approval—","content":"59 Shooting ranges, immediate suspension of approval—\nAct, s 272 (2) (k)\n(1) This section applies if the registrar—\n(a) is considering whether a ground for cancellation of the approval\nof the shooting range exists under section 60; and\n(b) believes on reasonable grounds that there is a threat of death or\ninjury to people or an immediate threat of unlawful damage or\ndestruction to property if the range continues to operate.\nNote 1 The Minister may make guidelines about the making of a decision\nwhether it is in the public interest to suspend an approval (see Act, s 37\n(4) (c)).\nNote 2 If the registrar suspends an approval under this section, the registrar must\ngive written notice of the decision to the approval holder (see s 75).\n(2) The registrar may suspend the approval of the shooting range by\nnotice given to the operator of the range.\n(3) The registrar’s notice of the suspension must—\n(a) include a statement about the effect of subsections (4) and (5);\nand\n(b) state that the licensee may, before the end of a stated period, give\nthe registrar written reasons why the approval should remain in\nforce.\n(4) The suspension ends when the earliest of the following happens:\n(a) the registrar gives the person holding the approval a written\nnotice revoking the suspension;\n(b) if the approval is cancelled under this regulation or another\nterritory law, or suspended (the later suspension) under another\nprovision of this regulation or another territory law—the\ncancellation or later suspension takes effect;\n(c) 12 weeks have lapsed after the day the suspension takes effect.\n\n(5) The operator of the range is not authorised to operate the range while\nthe approval is suspended.\n","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Shooting ranges, cancellation of approval—Act,","content":"60 Shooting ranges, cancellation of approval—Act,\ns 272 (2) (k)\n(1) The registrar must cancel the approval of a shooting range if satisfied\n(a) the operator is not operating the shooting range; or\n(b) the operator has contravened a condition of the approval; or\n(c) the operator has failed to conduct the shooting range with proper\nregard to the need to protect people from death or injury and\nproperty from unlawful destruction or damage; or\n(d) the operator has contravened the Act, whether or not the\noperator has been convicted of an offence for the contravention;\nor\nNote A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory\ninstruments made or in force under the Act, including any\nregulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).\n(e) the operator has been convicted of an offence relating to\nfirearms under the law of a State, another Territory or New\nZealand.\n(2) The registrar may cancel the approval of a shooting range if the\nregistrar becomes aware that the operator has, within the period of 10\nyears before the day the approval was granted—\n(a) contravened the Act, whether or not the operator was convicted\nof an offence for the contravention; or\n(b) been convicted of an offence relating to firearms under the law\nof a State, another Territory or New Zealand.\n\n(3) However, the registrar must not cancel the approval unless the\nregistrar—\n(a) gives the operator written notice that—\n(i) states that the registrar intends to cancel the approval; and\n(ii) explains why the registrar intends to cancel the approval;\nand\n(iii) gives the operator at least 60 days to make written\nsubmissions about the proposed cancellation; and\n(b) considers any submission made in accordance with the notice.\n\n","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application for approval of approved paintball range","content":"61 Application for approval of approved paintball range\n(1) A corporation, other than a corporation that is a shooting club, may\napply to the registrar for approval of an approved paintball range.\n(2) An application under this section must contain or be accompanied by\n(b) details of the applicant’s core business functions;\n(c) the name, title and business address of the person nominated by\nthe applicant to operate the range;\n(d) the name and address of each person who is proposed to be\nauthorised to control the activities of people on the range;\nrequired to use or possess a paintball marker during that\nemployment;\n(f) a plan of the range to be operated by the applicant and a map\nshowing the location of the range;\n(g) a statement from the owner of the land where the range is located\npermitting the operator to operate the range on the land;\n(h) a statement from the owner of the land where the range is\nproposed to be located acknowledging compliance with the\nrequirements of any other Act relating to use of the land as an\napproved shooting range.\n(3) The registrar may, in writing, require the applicant to give the\nregistrar additional information or documents that the registrar\n\nApproved paintball ranges Part 14\n(4) If the applicant does not comply with a requirement reasonably made\nunder subsection (3), the registrar may refuse to consider the\napplication.\n","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Decision about paintball range approval","content":"62 Decision about paintball range approval\n(1) On an application by a person for approval of an approved paintball\nrange, the registrar must—\n(a) approve the range; or\n(b) refuse to approve the range.\n(2) However, the registrar must not approve a paintball range unless—\n(a) the applicant for the approval is a corporation, other than a\ncorporation that is a shooting club; and\n(b) the applicant has nominated a person to be the paintball range\noperator; and\n(c) the applicant is licensed to operate the approved paintball range;\nand\n(d) the location, construction and equipment of the range are\nappropriate having regard to the need to protect people from\ndeath or injury and property from unlawful destruction or\ndamage.\nNote 1 See the Act, s 274 (Licensing of entities to operate approved paintball\nranges).\nNote 2 The Minister may make guidelines about the operation of paintball ranges\n(see Act, s 37 (4) (d)).\n","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved paintball ranges, period of approval—Act,","content":"63 Approved paintball ranges, period of approval—Act,\ns 272 (2) (l)\nA paintball range approval remains in force for 2 years, starting on\nthe day the approval is given to the operator.\n\n","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved paintball ranges, immediate suspension of","content":"64 Approved paintball ranges, immediate suspension of\napproval—Act, s 272 (2) (k)\n(1) This section applies if the registrar—\n(a) is considering whether a ground for cancellation of the approval\nfor the approved paintball range exists under section 65; and\n(b) believes on reasonable grounds that there is an immediate threat\nof death or injury to people or a threat of unlawful damage or\ndestruction to property if the range continues to operate.\nNote 1 The Minister may make guidelines about the making of a decision\nwhether it is in the public interest to suspend an approval (see Act,\ns 37 (4) (d)).\nNote 2 If the registrar suspends an approval under this section, the registrar must\ngive written notice of the decision to the approval holder (see s 75).\n(2) The registrar may suspend the approval of a paintball range by notice\ngiven to the operator of the range.\n(3) The registrar’s notice of the suspension must—\n(a) include a statement about the effect of subsections (4) and (5);\nand\n(b) state that the licensee may, before the end of a stated period, give\nthe registrar written reasons why the approval should remain in\nforce.\n(4) The suspension ends when the earliest of the following happens:\n(a) the registrar gives the person holding the approval a written\nnotice revoking the suspension;\n(b) if the approval is cancelled under this regulation or another\nterritory law, or suspended (the later suspension) under another\nprovision of this regulation or another territory law—the\ncancellation or later suspension takes effect;\n(c) 12 weeks have lapsed after the day the suspension takes effect.\n\nApproved paintball ranges Part 14\n(5) The operator of the range is not authorised to operate the range while\nthe approval is suspended.\n","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved paintball ranges, cancellation of approval—","content":"65 Approved paintball ranges, cancellation of approval—\nAct, s 272 (2) (l)\n(1) The registrar must cancel the approval of an approved paintball range\nif satisfied that—\n(a) the operator is not operating the range; or\n(b) the operator has contravened a condition of the approval; or\n(c) the operator has failed to conduct the approved paintball range\nwith proper regard to the need to protect people from death or\ninjury and property from unlawful destruction or damage; or\n(d) the operator has contravened the Act, whether or not the\noperator has been convicted of an offence for the contravention;\nor\nNote A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory\ninstruments made or in force under the Act, including any\nregulation (see Legislation Act, s 104).\n(e) the operator has been convicted of an offence relating to\nfirearms under the law of a State, another Territory or New\nZealand.\n(2) The registrar may cancel the approval of an approved paintball range\nif the registrar becomes aware that the operator has, within the period\nof 10 years before the day the approval was granted—\n(a) contravened the Act, whether or not the operator was convicted\nof an offence for the contravention; or\n(b) been convicted of an offence relating to firearms under the law\nof a State, another Territory or New Zealand.\n\n(3) However, the registrar must not cancel the approval unless the\nregistrar—\n(a) gives the operator written notice that—\n(i) states that the registrar intends to cancel the approval; and\n(ii) explains why the registrar intends to cancel the approval;\nand\n(iii) gives the operator at least 60 days to make written\nsubmissions about the proposed cancellation; and\n(b) considers any submission made in accordance with the notice.\n\n","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of spare barrel","content":"66 Meaning of spare barrel\nFor this regulation, a firearm part that is a barrel is taken to be a spare\nbarrel if—\n(a) if the person in possession of the barrel is a person other than a\nfirearms dealer—the person possesses a firearm that can be used\nwith the barrel; or\n(b) if the person in possession of the barrel is a firearms dealer—\n(i) the dealer intends to sell the barrel with a firearm to another\nperson; or\n(ii) the dealer intends to sell the barrel to a person who has a\nfirearm that can be used with the barrel.\n","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sporting organisations—Act, s 23, sch 2, pt 2.3, items 2","content":"67 Sporting organisations—Act, s 23, sch 2, pt 2.3, items 2\nand 3\nThe following sporting organisations are prescribed:\n(a) ACT Athletics Inc.;\n(b) ACT Cross Country Inc.;\n(c) The ACT Gun Dog Society Inc.;\n(d) ACT Little Athletics Association Inc.;\n(e) ACT Veterans Athletics Club Inc.;\n(f) Canberra Yacht Club;\n(g) Australian Biathlon Association;\n(h) Modern Pentathlon Australia;\n(i) Modern Pentathlon Association of NSW Inc;\n(j) Yachting Association of NSW (ACT Zone committee).\n\n","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"67A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sporting (biathlon or modern pentathlon) organisations—","content":"67A Sporting (biathlon or modern pentathlon) organisations—\nAct, s 23, sch 2, pt 2.3, items 4 to 10\nThe following sporting (biathlon or modern pentathlon) organisations\nare prescribed:\n(a) Australian Biathlon Association;\n(b) Modern Pentathlon Australia;\n(c) Modern Pentathlon Association of NSW Inc.\n","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum participation rates for members of approved","content":"68 Minimum participation rates for members of approved\nclubs—Act, dict, def active, par (a)\n(1) A member of an approved hunting club must, in each 12-month\nperiod of the person’s licence, take part in 4 shooting activities of any\napproved hunting club that take place on separate days.\n(2) The holder of a licence mentioned in an item in table 68, column 2\nwho is a member of an approved shooting club, must comply with the\nminimum participation rate mentioned in the item, column 3.\nTable 68 Shooting club participation rates table\nitem\nmember\nminimum participation rate\n1 a licence, other than\na category H licence\nThe holder must, in each 12-month period of the\nperson’s licence, take part in at least 4 shooting\nactivities at any approved shooting club that take\nplace on separate days\n\nitem\nmember\nminimum participation rate\n2 a category H licence\nif the Act, s 75\n(Adult firearms\nlicences—special\nconditions for\ncategory H licences\nfor sport or target\nshooting) applies\nThe holder must, in each 6-month period\nmentioned in the Act, s 75, take part in—\n(a) 6 shooting competitions that are conducted\nor organised by an approved shooting club\n(the member’s club) of which the licensee is\na member and that take place on separate\ndays; and\n(b) if the licensee is authorised by the licence to\nuse 2 or more kinds of pistols—4 shooting\ncompetitions (or other shooting events) that\nare conducted or organised by the member’s\nclub for each kind of pistol\n3 a category H licence,\nother than if the Act,\ns 75 applies\nThe holder must, in each 12-month period of the\nlicence, take part in—\n(a) 6 shooting competitions that are conducted\nor organised by the member’s club that take\nplace on separate days; and\n(b) if the licensee is authorised by the licence to\nuse 2 or more kinds of pistols—4 shooting\ncompetitions (or other shooting events) that\nare conducted or organised by the member’s\nclub for each kind of pistol\n","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Pistols, prescribed dimensions—Act, dict, def pistol,","content":"69 Pistols, prescribed dimensions—Act, dict, def pistol,\npar (b)\nThe prescribed dimensions are—\n(a) for a firearm that has no stock—a barrel that is 40cm in length;\nor\n(b) in any other case—an overall length of 70cm.\n\n","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Firearms, permits for theatrical and other productions—","content":"70 Firearms, permits for theatrical and other productions—\nAct, s 141 (a)\n(1) A permit may be issued if—\n(a) a theatrical or dramatic production or historical re-enactment in\nwhich a firearm is used is being staged by a theatrical, dramatic\nor historical society; and\n(b) the person to whom the permit is to be issued is a performer in,\nor member of the society staging, the production or\nre-enactment; and\n(c) the person possesses the firearm for the purposes of the\nproduction or re-enactment; and\n(d) the firearm is—\n(i) lent or let on hire for the purpose of the production or\nre-enactment by a registered owner; or\n(ii) registered or endorsed on the licence of a person mentioned\nin paragraph (b); or\n(iii) lent or let on hire by a person who is ordinarily resident in\na State or another Territory who is legally in possession of\nthe firearm under the law of that State or Territory.\n(2) The permit does not authorise the use of ammunition other than blank\nammunition in the relevant firearm.\n(b) the period for which it is issued.\n(4) If the registrar issues a permit because of subsection (1), the registrar\nmust ensure that the purpose for which the permit is issued is\nendorsed on it.\n\n","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arms fairs, permits to conduct—Act, s 141 (a)","content":"71 Arms fairs, permits to conduct—Act, s 141 (a)\n(1) A permit may be issued to authorise the use by a licensed firearms\ndealer of stated premises for the purposes of an arms fair if satisfied\nthat the premises are suitable for the purpose.\n(2) In considering whether premises are suitable for subsection (1), the\nregistrar must have regard to the considerations stated in section 37\n(Dealer licences, restrictions on issue—Act, s 272 (2) (e)).\n(3) A permit under subsection (1)—\n(a) must state the time during which the dealer is authorised to hold\nthe arms fair; and\n(b) authorises anyone exhibiting on the premises during the fair to\ndeal with the firearms exhibited in accordance with the\npermit-holder’s firearms dealer licence.\narms fair means a fair where firearms and related items are exhibited\nand dealt with in accordance with the permit-holder’s firearms dealer\n","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"71A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Firearms, permits for possession and display of mortar","content":"71A Firearms, permits for possession and display of mortar\netc—Act, s 141 (a)\n(1) A permit may be issued to authorise the possession of a mortar if the\nregistrar is satisfied that—\n(a) the applicant—\n(i) is a collector of military firearms memorabilia; and\n(ii) intends to display the mortar at a historical or military\nevent or other associated or similar event; and\n(b) the mortar is permanently inoperable.\n\n(2) A permit issued under this section authorises the person named in the\npermit to—\n(a) possess the mortar; and\n(b) display the mortar at a historical or military event or other\nassociated or similar event.\n(3) It is a condition of the permit that—\n(a) the mortar must be stored—\n(i) in accordance with the requirements set out in\nsection 47 (2) to (5); or\n(ii) in the way stated in the permit; and\n(b) when on display, the mortar must—\n(i) be displayed in the way stated in the permit; and\n(ii) be accompanied by a notice stating that the mortar is\npermanently inoperable.\n(4) The permit must state the following:\n(a) the name of the person authorised to possess and display a\nmortar under the permit;\n(b) the period for which it is issued;\n(c) for each mortar held under the permit—\n(i) a description of the mortar; and\n(ii) the conditions of display and storage for subsection (3).\n(5) In this section:\nmortar means a prohibited firearm mentioned in the Act, schedule 1,\nitem 16.\n\n","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Firearms, permits for possession and use of tranquilliser","content":"72 Firearms, permits for possession and use of tranquilliser\nfirearms—Act, s 141 (a)\n(1) A permit may be issued for the possession and use of a tranquilliser\nif the possession and use is a necessary part of the applicant’s\noccupation.\n(2) A permit issued under this section authorises each person named in\nthe permit to use a tranquilliser firearm in the ordinary course of the\nperson’s occupation.\n(b) the period for which it is issued; and\n(c) the name of each person authorised to possess and use a\ntranquilliser firearm under the permit.\ntranquilliser firearm means a firearm designed for use in\ntranquillising, immobilising or administering vaccines or medication\nto an animal.\n","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Firearms, permits for possession and use of","content":"73 Firearms, permits for possession and use of\npowerheads—Act, s 141 (a)\n(1) A permit may be issued for the acquisition, possession and use of a\npowerhead if satisfied the applicant’s acquisition, possession or use\nof the firearm will be for an occupational purpose or for a marine\nrecreational purpose.\n(2) A permit issued under this section authorises each person named in\nthe permit to use the powerhead in the ordinary course of the person’s\noccupation.\n\n(b) the period for which it is issued; and\n(c) the name of each person authorised to possess and use a\npowerhead under the permit.\n","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"73A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum dimensions for firearms—Act, sch 1, item 17","content":"73A Minimum dimensions for firearms—Act, sch 1, item 17\n(1) The following minimum dimensions are prescribed:\n(a) for a firearm that is a smoothbore shotgun, a combination\nsmoothbore shotgun and rifle or an airgun mentioned in the Act,\nsection 250 (2) (c) (Modification of firearms)—\n(i) in relation to the length of the barrel or, if it has more than\n1 barrel, of the longer or longest barrel—400mm; or\n(ii) in relation to the length of the stock—300mm; or\n(iii) in relation to the overall length of the firearm—700mm;\n(b) for a firearm that is a rifle, other than a combination smoothbore\nshotgun and rifle or an airgun—\n(i) in relation to the length of the barrel or, if it has more than\n1 barrel, of the longer or longest barrel—400mm; or\n(ii) in relation to the length of the stock—300mm; or\n(iii) in relation to the overall length of the firearm—800mm.\n\n(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a firearm if—\n(a) the firearm’s owner has the registrar’s written approval under\nthe Act, section 250 (2) to modify the firearm to have a\ndimension that is less than a minimum dimension mentioned in\nsubsection (1); and\n(b) the registrar is satisfied under the Act, section 251 (Approval of\nmodifications) that the firearm has been modified in accordance\nwith the approval.\nlength of the stock—see the Act, section 250 (1).\n\nPart 16 Notification and review of decisions\nPart 16 Notification and review of\ndecisions\n74 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 16\nIn this part:\nreviewable decision means a decision mentioned in\nschedule 1, column 3 under a provision of this regulation mentioned\nin column 2 in relation to the decision.\n","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reviewable decision notices","content":"75 Reviewable decision notices\nIf a person makes a reviewable decision, the person must give a\nreviewable decision notice to each entity mentioned in schedule 1,\ncolumn 4 in relation to the decision.\nNote 1 The person must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision\nnotice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision\n(see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).\nNote 2 The requirements for reviewable decision notices are prescribed under\nthe ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008.\n","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"76","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applications for review","content":"76 Applications for review\nThe following may apply to the ACAT for a review of a reviewable\ndecision:\n(a) an entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 in relation to the\ndecision;\n(b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.\nNote If a form is approved under the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal\nAct 2008 for the application, the form must be used.\n\nReviewable decisions Schedule 1\n","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"Sch 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Reviewable decisions","content":"Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions\n(see pt 16)\nitem\nsection\ndecision\ncolumn 4\nentity\n1 25 (1) refuse application of dealer\nlicensee to operate at premises\nperson whose application\nrefused\n2 37 (1) refuse to issue firearms dealer\nlicence\nperson refused licence\n3 57 (1) (b) refuse to approve shooting\nrange\nperson refused approval\n4 59 (2) suspension of approval of\nshooting range\n5 60 (1) or (2) cancellation of approval of\nshooting range\n6 62 (1) (b) refuse to approve paintball\nrange\nperson refused approval\n7 64 (2) suspension of approval of\npaintball range\n8 65 (1) cancellation of approval of\npaintball range\n\n(see s 3)\nNote 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to\nthis regulation.\nNote 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 defines the following terms:\n• financial year\n• home address\n• penalty unit (see s 133)\n• police officer\n• public servant\n• State\n• the Territory\n• veterinary practitioner.\nNote 3 Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in\nthe Firearms Act 1996 (see Legislation Act, s 148). For example, the\nfollowing terms are defined in the Firearms Act 1996, dict:\n• buy\n• category A firearm\n• firearm (see s 6)\n• firearms dealer\n• foreign acquirer\n• genuine reason\n• government agency\n• licence\n• occupier\n• paintball marker\n• permit\n• pistol\n• possession (see s 10)\n• premises\n• prohibited firearm (see s 7)\n• prohibited pistol\n• registrar\n\n• responsible person\n• sell\n• shooting gallery\n• use.\ninitial application, in relation to a category of licence, means an\napplication from a person who does not already hold that category of\noperator of a range means—\n(a) for a shooting range—a person who applied for approval of the\nrange under section 56; or\n(b) for a paintball range—a person who applied for approval of the\nrange under section 61.\nreserve—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014, section 169.\nNote Reserves include wilderness areas, national parks, nature reserves,\ncatchment areas and other areas of public land.\nreviewable decision, for part 16 (Notification and review of\ndecisions)—see section 74.\nspare barrel—see section 66.\ntarget pistol shooter, for part 2 (Clubs)—see section 7.\n\n","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"About the endnotes","content":"1 About the endnotes\n1 About the endnotes\nAmending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the\namendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law\nbut are set out in the endnotes.\nNot all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are\nannotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be\nobtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.\nUncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details\nof these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are\nunderlined in the legislation history and amendment history.\nIf all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered\nprovisions gives details of previous and current numbering.\nThe endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.\n2 Abbreviation key\nA = Act NI = Notifiable instrument\nAF = Approved form o = order\nam = amended om = omitted/repealed\namdt = amendment ord = ordinance\nAR = Assembly resolution orig = original\nch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph\nCN = Commencement notice pres = present\ndef = definition prev = previous\nDI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously\ndict = dictionary pt = part\ndisallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule\nAssembly reloc = relocated\ndiv = division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No\nGaz = gazette RI = reissue\nhdg = heading s = section/subsection\nIA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule\nins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision\nLA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law\nLR = legislation register sub = substituted\nLRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced\nmod = modified/modification or to be expired\n\nLegislation history 3\n","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Legislation history","content":"3 Legislation history\nFirearms Regulation 2008 SL2008-55\nnotified LR 22 December 2008\ns 1, s 2 commenced 22 December 2008 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 15 January 2009 (s 2 and see Firearms\nAmendment Act 2008 A2008-25, s 2 and LA s 79)\nas amended by\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2009 (No 1) SL2009-13\nnotified LR 6 April 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 April 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 7 April 2009 (s 2)\nJustice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009\n(No 2) A2009-19 pt 8\nnotified LR 1 September 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 8 commenced 29 September 2009 (s 2)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.32\nnotified LR 1 September 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.32 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)\nJustice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009\n(No 3) A2009-44 sch 1 pt 1.11\nnotified LR 24 November 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 24 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.11 commenced 25 November 2009 (s 2 (2) (a))\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.31\nnotified LR 26 November 2009\ns 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.31 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)\nBusiness Names Registration (Transition to Commonwealth)\nAct 2012 A2012-2 sch 2 pt 2.2\nnotified LR 28 February 2012\ns 1, s 2 commenced 28 February 2012 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.2 commenced 28 May 2012 (s 2 (2))\n\n3 Legislation history\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1) SL2013-29 pt 3\nnotified LR 25 November 2013\ns 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))\ns 9 commenced 10 March 2014 (s 2 (2) and CN2014-3)\npt 3 remainder commenced 26 November 2013 (s 2 (1))\nNature Conservation Act 2014 A2014-59 sch 2 pt 2.6\nnotified LR 11 December 2014\ns 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.6 commenced 11 June 2015 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)\nVeterinary Surgeons Act 2015 A2015-29 sch 2 pt 2.3\nnotified LR 20 August 2015\ns 1, s 2 commenced 20 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.3 commenced 1 December 2015 (s 2 (1) and CN2015-22)\nSpent Convictions (Historical Homosexual Convictions\nExtinguishment) Amendment Act 2015 A2015-45 sch 1 pt 1.6\nnotified LR 6 November 2015\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 7 November 2015 (s 2)\nPublic Sector Management Amendment Act 2016 A2016-52 sch 1\npt 1.26\nnotified LR 25 August 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 25 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.26 commenced 1 September 2016 (s 2)\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2016 (No 1) SL2016-28\nnotified LR 8 September 2016\ns 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2016 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 9 September 2016 (s 2)\nFirearms and Prohibited Weapons Legislation Amendment Act 2018\nA2018-1 pt 3\nnotified LR 28 February 2018\ns 1, s 2 commenced 28 February 2018 (LA s 75 (1))\nss 19-24 commenced 1 March 2018 (s 2 (1))\npt 3 remainder commenced 28 August 2018 (s 2 (2))\n\nLegislation history 3\nVeterinary Practice Act 2018 A2018-32 sch 3 pt 3.7\nnotified LR 30 August 2018\ns 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2018 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 21 December 2018 (s 2 and CN2018-12)\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2020 (No 1) SL2020-1\nnotified LR 9 January 2020\ns 1, s 2 commenced 9 January 2020 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 10 January 2020 (s 2)\nFirearms Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-19 pt 3\nnotified LR 27 May 2020\ns 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2020 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 3 commenced 28 May 2020 (s 2)\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2020 (No 2) SL2020-30\nnotified LR 17 August 2020\ns 1, s 2 commenced 17 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 18 August 2020 (s 2)\nCrimes (Policing) Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-2 pt 5\nnotified LR 30 March 2022\ns 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 5 commenced 30 March 2023 (s 2 (2))\nBiosecurity Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-11 sch 2 pt 2.6\nnotified LR 19 April 2024\ns 1, s 2 commenced 19 April 2024 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 2 pt 2.6 commenced 15 May 2025 (s 2 and see Biosecurity\nAct 2023 A2023-50, s 2 (2))\nFirearms Amendment Regulation 2024 (No 1) SL2024-23\nnotified LR 4 September 2024\ns 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2024 (LA s 75 (1))\nremainder commenced 5 September (s 2)\n\nCommencement\ns 2 om LA s 89 (4)\ns 3 am A2014-59 amdt 2.17\nNot firearms—Act, s 6 (2) (a)\ns 6 am A2018-1 ss 19-21\nCollectors clubs, conditions of approval—Act, s 40 (5)\ns 11 am A2015-45 amdt 1.6\nCategory C licences, target shooting—Act, s 53 (3)\ns 13 am A2018-1 s 22\nom SL2024-23 s 4\nCategory C licence, prohibited firearm used for sport or target shooting,\noffences—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\ns 14 hdg sub SL2024-23 s 5\ns 14 am SL2024-23 s 6\nAdult licence applications, information and documents—Act, s 54 (2) (b)\nand (c)\ns 15 am A2014-59 amdt 2.18, amdt 2.19; A2015-29 amdt 2.32;\nA2016-52 amdt 1.83; A2018-32 amdt 3.12; SL2024-23 s 7;\nitems renum R24 LA; A2024-11 amdt 2.13\nGovernment agency responsible for vertebrate pest animal control—\nAct, s 61\ns 16 sub A2024-11 amdt 2.14\nCategory C licences, genuine reasons—Act, s 64 (a)\ns 16A ins SL2013-29 s 5\nsub SL2024-23 s 8\nApplication of s 16A (b) and (c) to previously issued category C licences\ns 16B ins SL2024-23 s 8\nAdult licences, evidence of special need for category C licence—Act,\ns 272 (2) (o)\ns 17 am SL2013-29 s 6\nAdult licence condition, category C or H licences—Act, s 73 (1) (g)\ns 20 hdg sub SL2013-29 s 7\ns 20 am SL2013-29 s 7; SL2024-23 s 9\nComposite entity licences, stated information and documents for\napplications—Act, s 272 (2) (o)\ns 29 am A2012-2 amdt 2.2\n\nAmendment history 4\nComposite entity, evidence of special need for category C licence—Act,\ns 272 (2) (o)\ns 30 hdg note am A2018-1 s 23\nComposite entity licence conditions, category H licences for business—Act,\ns 116 (1) (h)\ns 32 am A2018-1 s 24\nComposite entity licence conditions, category H licences for employment—\nAct, s 116 (1) (h)\ns 33 am A2018-1 s 24\nTemporary recognition of interstate licences, for possession or use of\nfirearm—Act, s 136 (1) (a) (ii)\ns 35 am A2024-11 amdt 2.15; pars renum R25 LA\nRegister of firearms, other particulars—Act, s 157\ns 41 am SL2013-29 s 8\nStorage of more than 10 category A or category B firearms—Act, s 180 (3)\ns 44A ins A2018-1 s 25\nStorage of not more than 10 category A or category B firearms, collectors—\nAct, s 180 (3)\ns 46 hdg sub A2018-1 s 26\ns 46 am A2018-1 s 27\nComposite entity licence conditions, category H licences for safe storage of\nfirearms by security organisations—Act, s 182 (2) (a) and (c)\ns 47A ins A2022-2 s 40\nTransportation\ndiv 11.3 hdg ins SL2016-28 s 4\nTransportation of firearms, reasonable steps in storing—Act, s 180 (3)\ns 52A ins SL2016-28 s 4\nam A2024-11 amdt 2.16, amdt 2.17\nSafety requirements for transporting prohibited firearms or pistols—Act,\ns 234\ns 54 sub SL2016-28 s 5\nApplication for approval of shooting range\ns 56 am A2012-2 amdt 2.3\nApplication for approval of approved paintball range\ns 61 am A2012-2 amdt 2.4\nSporting organisations—Act, s 23, sch 2, pt 2.3, items 2 and 3\ns 67 am A2020-19 s 8; pars renum R20 LA\n\nSporting (biathlon or modern pentathlon) organisations—Act, s 23, sch 2,\npt 2.3, items 4 to 10\ns 67A ins A2020-19 s 9\nMinimum participation rates for members of approved clubs—Act, dict, def\nactive, par (a)\ns 68 am SL2013-29 s 9\nFirearms, permits for possession and display of mortar etc—Act, s 141 (a)\ns 71A ins SL2020-1 s 4\nFirearms, permits for possession and use of powerheads—Act, s 141 (a)\ns 73 am A2009-20 amdt 3.78\nMinimum dimensions for firearms—Act, sch 1, item 17\ns 73A ins SL2009-13 s 4\nom A2009-19 s 31\nins SL2013-29 s 10\nTransitional\npt 17 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nDefinitions—pt 17\ns 77 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nPre-commencement Act shooting ranges\ns 78 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nPre-commencement Act paint pellet ranges\ns 79 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nPre-ACAT reviewable decisions\ns 80 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nTransitional—modification of Act, pt 20, s 415 (2)\ns 81 om A2009-44 amdt 1.27\nExpiry—pt 17\ns 82 exp 15 January 2010 (s 82)\nRepeals\npt 18 hdg om LA s 89 (3)\nRepeals\ns 83 om LA s 89 (3)\nCOVID-19 emergency response\npt 19 hdg ins SL2020-30 s 4\nDefinitions—pt 19\ns 84 ins SL2020-30 s 4\n\nAmendment history 4\nCertain requirements taken to be complied with in relation to COVID-19\nemergency\ns 85 ins SL2020-30 s 4\nExpiry—pt 19\ns 86 ins SL2020-30 s 4\ndict am SL2009-13 s 5; A2009-19 s 32; A2009-49 amdt 3.71;\nA2016-52 amdt 1.84; SL2016-28 s 6; A2018-32 amdt 3.13;\nSL2020-1 s 5, s 6\ndef home address om A2009-49 amdt 3.72\ndef reserve ins A2014-59 amdt 2.20\ndef reserved area om A2014-59 amdt 2.21\ndef reviewable decision ins A2009-20 amdt 3.79\n\n5 Earlier republications\n5 Earlier republications\nSome earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to\nthe publication order.\nSince 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in\nelectronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised\nrepublications have also been published in printed format. These republications are\nmarked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an\nauthorised republication are identical.\nNo and date\nEffective Last\namendment\nmade by\nfor\n15 Jan 2009\n15 Jan 2009–\n6 Apr 2009\nnot amended new regulation\n7 Apr 2009\n7 Apr 2009–\n21 Sept 2009\nSL2009-13 amendments by\nSL2009-13\n22 Sept 2009\n22 Sept 2009–\n28 Sept 2009\nA2009-20 amendments by\nA2009-20\n29 Sept 2009\n29 Sept 2009–\n24 Nov 2009\nA2009-20 amendments by\nA2009-19\n25 Nov 2009\n25 Nov 2009–\n16 Dec 2009\nA2009-44 amendments by\nA2009-44\n17 Dec 2009\n17 Dec 2009–\n15 Jan 2010\nA2009-49 amendments by\nA2009-49\n16 Jan 2010\n16 Jan 2010–\nA2009-49 commenced expiry\n28 May 2012–\n25 Nov 2013\nA2012-2 amendments by\nA2012-2\n26 Nov 2013\n26 Nov 2013–\n9 Mar 2014\nSL2013-29 amendments by\nSL2013-29\n10 Mar 2014\n10 Mar 2014–\nSL2013-29 amendments by\nSL2013-29\n11 June 2015–\n6 Nov 2015\nA2014-59 amendments by\nA2014-59\n7 Nov 2015\n7 Nov 2015–\n30 Nov 2015\nA2015-45 amendments by\nA2015-45\n\nEarlier republications 5\nNo and date\nEffective Last\namendment\nmade by\nfor\n1 Dec 2015\n1 Dec 2015–\n31 Aug 2016\nA2015-45 amendments by\nA2018-32\n1 Sept 2016\n1 Sept 2016–\n8 Sept 2016\nA2016-52 amendments by\nA2016-52\n9 Sept 2016\n9 Sept 2016–\n28 Feb 2018\nSL2016-28 amendments by\nSL2016-28\n1 Mar 2018\n1 Mar 2018–\n27 Aug 2018\nA2018-1 amendments by\nA2018-1\n28 Aug 2018\n28 Aug 2018–\n20 Dec 2018\nA2018-1 amendments by\nA2018-1\n21 Dec 2018\n21 Dec 2018–\n9 Jan 2020\nA2018-32 amendments by\nA2018-32\n10 Jan 2020\n10 Jan 2020–\nSL2020-1 amendments by\nSL2020-1\n28 May 2020–\n17 Aug 2020\nA2020-19 amendments by\nA2020-19\n18 Aug 2020\n18 Aug 2020–\n29 Mar 2023\nSL2020-30 amendments by\nSL2020-30\n30 Mar 2023\n30 Mar 2023–\n29 Sept 2023\nA2022-2 amendments by\nA2022-2\n30 Sept 2023\n30 Sept 2023–\n4 Sept 2024\nA2022-2 expiry of provisions\n(pt 19)\n5 Sept 2024\n5 Sept 2024–\nSL2024-23 amendments by\nSL2024-23","sortOrder":82}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"provider":"moonshot","completionTokens":3079},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly beyond basic licensing procedures. Originally focused on standard firearm categories, it has grown to include: detailed COVID-19 emergency provisions (now expired), specific technical infrastructure requirements for security organisations storing large armouries, dedicated parts for paintball ranges (separate from traditional shooting ranges), specific permits for niche items like mortars and powerheads, and recognition of modern pentathlon/biathlon organisations. The safe storage provisions have become increasingly granular with specific engineering standards for safes and alarms."},"complexity_factors":["76 sections plus schedules and dictionary, with extensive cross-referencing to the Firearms Act 1996, Criminal Code, and other territory laws","21 distinct application scenarios in Table 15, each requiring different combinations of documentation (character references, medical certificates, employer statements, property evidence)","Highly technical safe storage specifications including Australian Standard steel grades (AS/NZS 3678:1996), specific bolt dimensions (e.g., '52mm x 16mm with 10mm thread'), and alarm monitoring requirements","Nested conditional logic where rules vary by: firearm category (A/B/C/D/H), number of firearms stored (thresholds at 1, 5, 10, 15), type of licence (sport, business, employment, collector), and premises type (residential vs commercial)","Multiple exceptions to general rules (e.g., transport requirements don't apply to primary producers or conservation officers if 'reasonably likely' to need immediate use)","Defined terms include signpost definitions pointing to external legislation (e.g., 'reserve—see the Nature Conservation Act 2014') and conditional definitions (e.g., 'spare barrel' depends on dealer intent)"],"plain_english_summary":"The Firearms Regulation 2008 (ACT) sets detailed rules under the Firearms Act 1996 for legally owning, using, storing, moving and trading firearms. It affects gun owners, clubs, dealers, security firms, minors, visitors, and organisations using guns for sport, theatre or display. \n\nIts technical licensing, storage and reporting rules aim to keep firearms away from wrong hands, reduce theft, and ensure only vetted, competent people hold and use weapons, protecting public safety."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation’s scope has been extended and clarified through successive amendments. Notable changes include prescribed genuine reasons for Category C licences and transitional treatment of older licences (ss 16A–16B), added security-organisation storage standards and graduated requirements by firearm count (s 47A), explicit transport and safety conditions (ss 52A, 54), and expanded application/recording requirements for applicants, dealers and ranges (s 15 table 15; ss 37–40; ss 56–65). The amendment history in the endnotes records these incremental scope changes."},"complexity_factors":["Many licence categories and tailored conditions (category A, B, C, D, H, collectors, heirlooms, composite entities) with distinct evidence and reporting rules (see s 15 table 15; ss 16A–16B; ss 20–27).","Extensive technical safe-storage and security specifications (metal safe construction, anchoring, alarms, vaults, time-delay locks) that require hardware compliance and site approval (see ss 47, 47A, 44–46, 48).","Detailed dealer obligations and transactional record-keeping (acquisition/disposal particulars, spare barrel records, advertisement requirements) creating operational compliance costs (see ss 37–40; s 40(1)–(4); s 40(1)(a)–(e); s 40(2)).","Numerous cross-references to the Firearms Act, other ACT Acts and external standards, producing legal interdependence and interpretive complexity (see Dictionary notes; refs throughout, e.g. s 3; ss 16, 35).","Registrar discretion in approvals, suspensions and cancellations (shooting ranges, paintball ranges, premises approvals, storage premises) with procedural notice and review pathways (see ss 56–60; 61–65; 47A(6); pt 16; schedule 1).","Prescribed documentation and proof requirements for diverse genuine reasons (primary production, pest control, sport, employment, security) that trigger evidentiary burdens on applicants (see s 15 table 15; ss 17–19).","Strict liability and specific penalties for record, notification and conduct failures, increasing legal risk for non-compliance (see ss 10(1) offence; s 39(1)–(4) penalties).","Operational constraints on clubs and collectors (member vetting, returns, reporting suspicions, display and transport rules) that allocate monitoring duties to private organisations (see ss 8–11; ss 49–52).","Frequent amendment history and transitional provisions require attention to temporal applicability of rules and legacy licences (see endnotes and ss 16B, 73A on amendments)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation fleshes out the Firearms Act by setting practical rules for licences, clubs, dealers, storage, transport, registration, ranges and permits. It affects firearm owners, club officers, licensed dealers, security businesses, applicants and the registrar. Mechanically it prescribes what documents applicants must supply, safe-storage and transport standards, dealer record-keeping, conditions for club membership and range/paintball approvals, and specific offences and penalties — creating administrative duties, technical compliance obligations and decision-making powers for the registrar."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"22(b)–(c)","severity":"high","reasoning":"Paragraph (b) applies whenever the licensee fails the examination, including a third failure, and requires a pass within 14 days. Paragraph (c) prohibits undertaking an examination that the licensee has failed 3 times.","confidence":0.98,"description":"After a third failed examination, the licensee must pass within 14 days but cannot undertake that examination again.","source_quotes":["(b) if the licensee fails an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a)—the licensee must pass the examination within\n14 days after the day of the failure;","(c) a licensee must not undertake an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a) that the licensee has failed 3 times."]},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"33(b)–(c)","severity":"high","reasoning":"Paragraph (b) applies whenever the registered principal fails the examination, including a third failure, and requires a pass within 14 days. Paragraph (c) prohibits undertaking an examination that the registered principal has failed 3 times.","confidence":0.98,"description":"After a third failed examination, the registered principal must pass within 14 days but cannot undertake that examination again.","source_quotes":["(b) if the registered principal fails an examination mentioned in\nparagraph (a)—the registered principal must pass the\nexamination within 14 days after the day of the failure;","(c) a registered principal must not undertake an examination\nmentioned in paragraph (a) that the registered principal has\nfailed 3 times."]}],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008","history":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008/history","analysis":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/firearms-regulation-2008/documents"}}