172Effect of registration as user

172 Effect of registration as user (1) Registration as a user of a firearm authorises the registered user to possess and use the firearm as if the firearm were held under the registered user’s licence or permit. (2) However, a registered user of a firearm may possess or use the firearm only with the registered owner’s permission. (3) Also, a registered user is authorised to possess and use a firearm for which a licensed firearms dealer is the registered owner if— (a) the dealer is listed in the register in relation to the user; and (b) the user is employed by the dealer; and (c) the user possesses and uses the firearm in the course of the employment. (4) Also, a registered user is authorised to possess and use a category A, category B, category C or category H firearm for which a composite entity is the registered owner if— (a) the composite entity is listed in the register in relation to the user; and (b) the user is employed by the composite entity; and (c) the user possesses and uses the firearm in the course of the employment.

Registration of firearms users Division 11.4 (5) Also, a registered user is authorised to possess and use a category A, category B or category H firearm for which an approved club is the registered owner if— (a) the approved club is listed in the register in relation to the user; and (b) the user is a member of the club; and (c) the user possesses and uses the firearm while on an approved shooting range owned or used by the club, or another approved club, to take part in a competition in, or activities relating to, the use of the firearm.