181Offence—storage requirements for category A, category

181 Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball marker licences (1) The holder of a category A, category B or paintball marker licence must comply with the following requirements in relation to each registered firearm held under the licence: in a locked receptacle—

(i) of a type approved by the registrar; and (ii) that is constructed of hard wood or steel so as not to be easily penetrable; and (iii) if the receptacle weighs less than 150kg when empty— fixed in position to prevent its easy removal; and (iv) secured by locks of solid metal of a type approved by the registrar; separate from the receptacle containing the firearm; are prescribed. Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 1 year. (2) A licensee need not comply with the requirements of this section if the licensee satisfies the registrar that the licensee has provided alternative arrangements for the storage of firearms in the licensee’s possession that are of a standard not less than the requirements set out in this section.