Firearms Act 1996
222Discharge of firearm—general
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222 Discharge of firearm—general (1) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, discharge a firearm on, onto or across— (a) land, (other than land that is in or near a street or public place) that is— (i) leased land; or (ii) occupied under a licence granted by the Territory; except with the written consent of the lessee or occupier of that land or other person apparently acting with the authority of the lessee or occupier; or (b) any other land—except with the written approval of the (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a person who is on an approved shooting range owned or used by an approved club if the person is taking part in a competition or activity conducted by or in association with the club.