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Schedule 3 Licence categories and
authority conferred
(see s 52)
Note 1 The possession or use of a firearm authorised by a licence is subject to
any regulation (see s 52 (4)).
Note 2 Registered users of firearms are authorised to possess and use registered
firearms in the circumstances set out in s 172 (Effect of registration as
user).
item
1 category A
mentioned in items 2, 3
or 4:
possessing or using
item
2 category B
mentioned in items 3, 4,
5 or 6:
more than 5
rounds
possessing or using
item
3 category C
the following firearms
(other than firearms
mentioned in sch 1,
item 1, 11 or 12):
(a) self-loading
rim-fire rifles
with magazine
10 rounds;
(b) self-loading
5 rounds;
(c) pump action
possess or use, for
purpose established by
licensee as genuine
reason for possessing or
using firearm—
self-loading
rim-fire rifle with
item
4 category D
the following firearms
(other than firearms
mentioned in sch 1,
item 5, 6, 10, 11 or 12):
(a) self-loading
centre-fire rifles;
(b) self-loading rim-
fire rifles with
than 10 rounds;
(c) self-loading
(d) pump action
(e) lever action
(f) any other firearms
to which
category C
licence applies as
prescribed by
possess 1 registered
applies and use only—
(a) for vertebrate pest
animal control;
and
(b) at place stated in
item
5 category H
for other
than
prohibited
pistols
pistols (including blank
fire pistols and air
pistols) other than
prohibited pistols
pistol to which licence
possessing or using pistol
6 category H
for
prohibited
pistols
prohibited pistols licensee who is
as prescribed by
regulation, possess or use
registered prohibited
pistol to which licence
possessing or using pistol
7 firearms
dealer
to—
(a) acquire, dispose
of, possess, repair,
maintain,
manufacture, or
store, in the course
of carrying on the
business of a
firearms dealer,
and only at the
premises, any
firearm to which
the licence
applies; and
(b) acquire or dispose
of ammunition for
those firearms;
and
item
(c) test those
firearms—
(i) at the
premises; or
(ii) at an
approved
shooting
range; or
(iii) on rural land
with the
permission
of the owner
or occupier
of the land;
or
(iv) on public
unleased
land in
accordance
with a
permit under
the Public
Unleased
Land
Act 2013
8 collectors
possess each registered
applies
9 heirlooms
possess each registered
applies
item
10 paintball
marker
paintball markers licensee who is
paintball marker for
purpose established by
licensee as genuine
reason for possessing or
using paintball marker
11 category A
mentioned in items 13
or 14:
firearms training—
registered category
A firearm under
supervision of
holder of
category A,
category B or
category C licence
or authorised
registered category
A firearm to
receive instruction
in the safe use of
the firearm or to
take part in an
item
12 category A
mentioned in items 13
or 14:
licensee possess or use firearm
where genuine reason is
instruction—
(a) about safe use of
firearm for
primary
production; and
(b) given under
supervision of a
person who—
(i) is a
responsible
person for
the
applicant;
and
(ii) holds a
category A
adult
under which
that use is a
genuine
reason for
the person to
hold the
item
13 category B
firearms:
firearms training—
category B firearm
under supervision
of holder of
category B or
category C licence
or authorised
category B firearm
to receive
instruction in the
safe use of the
firearm or to take
part in an
item
14 category B
firearms:
licensee possess or use firearm
where genuine reason is
instruction—
(a) about safe use of
firearm for
primary
production; and
(b) given under
supervision of a
person who—
(i) is a
responsible
person for
the
applicant;
and
(ii) holds a
category B
adult
under which
that use is a
genuine
reason for
the person to
hold the
item
15 category H
pistols (including blank
fire pistols and air
pistols) other than
prohibited pistols
target pistol training—
registered target
pistol under
supervision of
holder of
category H licence
who is authorised
under the holder’s
licence to use a
pistol for purpose
of target shooting;
and
registered target
pistol to receive
instruction in the
safe use of the
pistol or to take
part in an
16 category A,
B, C, D or
H
(composite
the category of firearms
for which licence is
issued
principal
applies for purpose—
(a) if genuine reason
is that entity
carries on business
in ACT as security
organisation—of
carrying on
business as
item
security
organisation; or
(b) if genuine reason
is as mentioned in
s 108 (1) (b)—of
farming or grazing
activities;
(c) if genuine reason
is that entity is
approved club—of
use in activities of
club;
(d) if genuine reason
is that entity is a
government
agency—of use in
course of
employment in
government
agency.
For category C licence,
not more than—
self-loading rim-
fire rifle with
item
17 temporary
internationa
l firearms
the category of firearms
stated in licence
licensee possess or use firearm of
kind to which licence
applies—
(a) for purpose
established by
licensee as
possessing or
using firearm; and
(b) for genuine reason
of international
visitor—for
purpose stated in
Also, if licence applies to
category C firearms,
possess or use not more
than—
self-loading rim-
fire rifle with
(see pt 16)
item
1 20 refuse to approve
firearms training
course, shooting
competition, paintball
competition or event
involving firearms
2 39 refuse to authorise
licensee or member of
approved club
3 40 refuse to approve a
club, or revoking the
approval of a club
club refused approval
4 41 (2) refuse to approve
possession of
ammunition by
ammunition collector
5 57 refuse to issue or
renew adult firearms
licence refuse to issue
or renew adult firearms
licence because
Minister has not
authorised issue under
s 65
person refused licence or
6 65 (2) issue category D adult
subject to condition
required by Minister
7 72 refuse to issue
replacement adult
Reviewable decisions Schedule 4
item
8 73 (1) (e) refuse to authorise
9 73 (3) put condition on adult
10 78 (1) (c) end date less than
12 months after day
licence begins
11 79, 80 suspend adult firearms
12 81 cancel adult firearms
13 82 cancel category H
adult firearms licence
issued for genuine
reason of sport or
target shooting
14 87 refuse to issue minors
applicant for licence
15 93 refusing to issue
replacement minors
16 94 (1) (b) refuse to authorise
17 94 (2) put condition on
minors firearms licence
18 95 (2) refuse to extend period
minors firearms licence
in force
applicant for extension
item
19 96, 97 suspend minors
20 98 cancel minors firearms
21 103 refuse to issue or
renew composite entity
applicant for licence or
22 115 refuse to issue
replacement composite
entity firearms licence
23 116 (1) (f) refuse to authorise
24 116 (3) put condition on
composite entity
25 118, 119 suspend composite
entity firearms licence
26 120 cancel composite entity
27 125 refuse to issue or
renew temporary
international firearms
applicant for licence or
28 130 (1) (e) refuse to authorise
29 130 (2) put condition on
temporary international
Reviewable decisions Schedule 4
item
30 131 (1) end date less than
3 months after day
licence begins
31 132 cancel temporary
international firearms
32 138 make direction in
relation to interstate
33 140A (3) refuse to authorise
interstate licensee to
possess or use
category D firearm
interstate licensee refused
34 140A (4) authorise interstate
licensee to possess or
use category D firearm
subject to condition
required by Minister
interstate licensee
35 144 refuse to issue permit
to acquire a firearm
applicant for permit
36 148 (2) refuse to extend period
permit to acquire a
firearm in force
applicant for extension
37 149 refusing to issue
replacement permit to
acquire a firearm
38 151 suspend or cancel
permit to acquire a
licensee or person who
held licence
39 162 refuse to register
application for
registration
40 166 cancel registration of
item
41 170 refuse to register user
of firearm
applicant for registration
42 175 cancel registration of
user of firearm
person who was
43 250 (2) refuse to approve the
modification of a
44 267 (2) cancel a licence person who held licence
(see s 2)
Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to
this Act.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:
• ACAT
• administrative unit
• bank
• chief police officer
• director-general (see s 163)
• foreign country
• found guilty
• home address
• indictable offence (see s 190)
• Minister (see s 162)
• National Credit Code
• nurse
• penalty unit (see s 133)
• person
• reviewable decision notice
• State
• territory authority
• territory law
• veterinary practitioner.
acquire—
(a) a firearm or ammunition, for this Act—see section 8; and
(b) a firearm, for division 13.3 (Licensed firearms dealers—records
and returns)—see section 192.
acquirer, for part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms)—see section 142.
active, for a member of an approved club, means—
(a) a member who takes part in the number and kind of activities
prescribed under the regulations for the kind of approved club
of which the person is a member; or
(b) for a member who is the holder of a licence other than a category
H licence—a member who makes a personal contribution (other
than a financial contribution) to the club in a way and to an
extent that satisfies the registrar that the person is an active
member of the club.
adult firearms licence—see section 46.
airgun means a firearm, other than a paintball marker, that—
(a) can propel, or is designed to propel, a projectile by means of—
(i) any gas or mixture of gases, including air but not including
a gas or mixture of gases generated by an explosive; or
(ii) a spring; and
(b) is operated or designed for operation by means of a trigger or
similar device.
ammunition—
(a) includes—
(i) a cartridge case fitted with a primer and projectile; and
(ii) a cartridge case fitted with a primer that contains a
propelling charge and projectile; and
(iii) blank cartridges, airgun pellets, training cartridges or gas
cartridges; and
(iv) anything else prescribed by regulation; but
(b) does not include—
(i) a paintball; or
(ii) something prescribed by regulation not to be ammunition.
approved, for a collectors, hunting or shooting club, means a club of
that kind approved under section 40.
approved club means a collectors, hunting or shooting club approved
under section 40.
approved firearms event means an event involving firearms approved
by the registrar under section 20 (Approval of courses etc by
registrar).
approved firearms training course means a firearms training course
approved paintball competition means a paintball competition
approved paintball range means a paintball range approved by the
approved reason—a person has an approved reason for requiring a
starting pistol if the person—
(a) is an individual who is an official in relation to sporting
competitions conducted by a prescribed sporting organisation,
and the starting pistol is used while the person is acting in that
capacity; or
(b) is a sporting organisation prescribed by regulation.
approved shooting competition means a shooting competition
approved shooting range means a shooting range approved by the
authorised club member means a member of an approved club
authorised by the registrar under section 39 to sell ammunition.
authorised instructor means a person authorised by the registrar
under section 39 to give instruction in the use of firearms.
authorised period, in relation to an individual interstate licensee, for
part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits)—
see section 134.
barrel length, for a pistol, means—
(a) for a revolver—the distance from the muzzle to the breech end
of the barrel immediately in front of the cylinder, including any
alteration that is permanently attached to, and not readily
detachable from, the barrel; and
(b) for any other pistol—the distance from the muzzle to the point
of the breech face (including the chamber) with the top slide
forward and the breech face or bolt in the closed position,
including any alteration that is permanently attached to, and not
readily detachable, from the barrel.
blank fire firearm means a device that is designed for firing blank
cartridges only.
a starting pistol
buy includes—
(a) buy by wholesale, retail, auction or tender; and
(b) obtain by barter or exchange.
category, of firearm, means a category A firearm, category B firearm,
category C firearm, category D firearm or category H firearm.
category A firearm means a firearm to which a category A licence
category B firearm means a firearm to which a category B licence
category C firearm means a firearm to which a category C licence
category D firearm means a firearm to which a category D licence
category H firearm means a firearm to which a category H licence
close associate, of a licensed firearms dealer—see section 16.
coach, in the sport of biathlon or modern pentathlon, for schedule 2
(Exemptions from Act)—see section 2.1.
composite entity—see section 100.
composite entity firearms licence—see section 46.
connected—a thing is connected with an offence if—
(a) the offence has been committed in relation to it; or
(b) it will provide evidence of the commission of the offence; or
(c) it was used, is being used, or is intended to be used, to commit
the offence.
corrections officer, for schedule 2 (Exemptions from Act)—see
section 2.1.
corresponding, for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate
licences and permits)—see section 134.
corresponding law means a law of a State, another Territory or New
Zealand corresponding, or substantially corresponding, to this Act.
dispose, of a firearm—
(a) for this Act—see section 9; and
(b) for division 13.3 (Licensed firearms dealers—records and
returns)—see section 192.
employed includes engaged.
employee—
(a) of a person, includes someone engaged by the person; and
(b) in relation to a government agency, means a public servant
holding office, or a person employed, in the agency.
executive officer, of a corporation, means a person (however
described) who is concerned with, or takes part in, the corporation’s
management, whether or not the person is a director of the
corporation.
explosive—see the Dangerous Substances Act 2004, section 73.
family violence offence means an offence if the conduct making up
the offence is family violence under the Family Violence Act 2016.
final protection order—
(a) means a final order under—
(i) the Family Violence Act 2016; or
(ii) the Personal Violence Act 2016; and
(b) includes the following orders, other than an order of an interim
nature:
(i) a protection order under the Domestic Violence Agencies
Act 1986 as in force at any time;
(ii) a protection order under the Domestic Violence and
Protection Orders Act 2001 as in force at any time;
(iii) a protection order under the Domestic Violence and
Protection Orders Act 2008 as in force at any time;
(iv) a restraining order under the Magistrates Court Act 1930
before 27 March 2002;
(v) a recognised FVO;
(vi) any other order under a law of a State, another Territory or
New Zealand that has or had the same effect, or
substantially the same effect, as an order mentioned in
paragraph (a).
firearm—see section 6.
firearm part includes a barrel, breech, pistol slide, cylinder, trigger
mechanism, operating mechanism or magazine designed as, or
reasonably capable of forming, part of a firearm.
firearms dealer—
(a) means an individual who, in the ordinary course of carrying on
business—
(i) manufactures, acquires, disposes of (including by sale) or
repairs firearms or firearm parts; or
(ii) possesses firearms for the purpose of disposing of, or
repairing, them; or
(iii) possesses firearm parts for the purpose of disposing of, or
repairing, them, or of manufacturing firearms; and
(b) includes an individual who is a club armourer for an approved
foreign acquirer, for part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms)—see
section 142.
foreign firearms licence, for division 7.6 (Licensing scheme—
temporary international firearms licences)—see section 122.
genuine reason—
(a) in relation to an adult firearms licence—see section 61; or
(b) in relation to a minors firearms licence—see section 91; or
(c) in relation to a composite entity firearms licence—see
section 108; or
(d) in relation to a temporary international firearms licence—see
section 128.
genuine reason of international visitor—see section 128 (1) (b)
(Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to
possess or use firearms).
government agency means—
(a) an administrative unit; or
(b) a territory authority; or
(c) a department or authority of a State or another Territory.
head, in relation to a government agency, means the director-general
who has control of the relevant administrative unit or other person
who has administrative control of the agency.
imitation firearm—see section 23A.
interim protection order—
(a) means—
(i) an interim order under—
(A) the Family Violence Act 2016; or
(B) the Personal Violence Act 2016; or
(ii) a recognised FVO of an interim nature; and
(b) includes an order of an interim nature that has or had the same
effect, or substantially the same effect, as an order mentioned in
paragraph (a) under the following:
(i) the Domestic Violence Agencies Act 1986 as in force at any
time;
(ii) the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2001 as
in force at any time;
(iii) the Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 as
in force at any time;
(iv) the Magistrates Court Act 1930 before 27 March 2002;
(v) a law of a State, another Territory or New Zealand.
interstate licence, for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate
licences and permits)—see section 134.
licence means a licence in force under this Act.
licensee means the holder of a licence.
local licence, for part 8 (Temporary recognition of interstate licences
and permits)—see section 134.
minors firearms licence—see section 46.
occupier, of premises, includes—
(a) a person believed on reasonable grounds to be an occupier of the
premises; and
(b) a person apparently in charge of the premises.
offence, for part 14 (Enforcement)—see section 202.
owner and user particulars, in relation to a registered firearm, for
part 11 (Registration of firearms and firearm users)—see section 155.
paintball means a projectile that primarily consists of a dye or similar
substance designed to mark a person or object.
paintball activity includes a paintball competition.
paintball marker means a firearm designed to discharge a paintball.
paintball range operator, for an approved paintball range, means a
person licensed under this Act to operate the range.
parental responsibility—a person has parental responsibility for a
child or young person if the person has parental responsibility for the
child or young person under the Children and Young People
Act 2008.
Note Parental responsibility is dealt with in the Children and Young People
Act 2008, div 1.3.2.
participating, in the sport of biathlon or modern pentathlon, for
schedule 2 (Exemptions from Act)—see section 2.1.
permit means a permit in force under this Act.
permit-holder means the holder of a permit.
permit to acquire, a firearm, means a permit to acquire the firearm
issued under part 10 (Permits to acquire firearms).
photograph includes a digitised, electronic or computer generated
image in a form approved by the registrar.
pistol means a firearm that—
(a) is reasonably capable of being raised and fired by 1 hand; and
(b) does not exceed any prescribed dimension.
possession—see section 10.
premises means the whole or any part of any land, building or other
structure, vehicle, vessel, aircraft or place.
principal, of a composite entity—see section 100.
prohibited firearm—see section 7.
prohibited person, for part 13 (Firearms dealers)—see section 184.
prohibited pistol means a prohibited firearm mentioned in schedule 1,
item 21, item 22 or item 23.
public place means any street, road, public park, reserve or other
place that the public are entitled to use or that is open to, or used by,
the public, whether on payment of money or otherwise.
recognised FVO—see the Family Violence Act 2016, section 119 and
section 144.
register means the register of firearms provided for in section 156.
registered means registered for the time being under this Act.
registered firearm means a firearm registered under this Act.
registered owner, of a firearm, means the person recorded in the
register as the owner of the firearm.
registered premises, for a firearm, means the premises in the ACT
stated in the register as the premises where the firearm—
(a) is or is to be stored; or
(b) if the registered owner of the firearm is a licensed firearms
dealer—may be available for sale.
registered principal—
(a) for a composite entity firearms licence—see section 100; and
(b) for a firearm—means the principal named in the composite
entity firearms licence under which the firearm is held.
registered user, of a firearm, means an individual recorded in the
register as a user of the firearm.
registrar means the Registrar of Firearms appointed under section 33.
responsible person, for a child or young person, means a person with
parental responsibility for the child or young person.
reviewable decision, for part 16 (Notification and review of
decisions)—see section 258.
security organisation—see section 108 (4).
sell includes—
(a) sell by wholesale, retail, auction or tender; and
(b) dispose of by barter or exchange; and
(c) sell for profit; and
(d) offer for sale, receive for sale, have in possession for sale or
expose or exhibit for sale; and
(e) conduct negotiations for sale; and
(f) consign or deliver for sale.
shooting gallery includes a shooting gallery that is, or if dismantled
is, portable.
starting pistol means a firearm the purpose of which is for use in the
starting of racing events in sporting competitions.
suppressor—see the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996, dictionary.
temporarily store—a firearm is temporarily stored by a licensed
firearms dealer if—
(a) for a person who has possession of the firearm because of the
death of the individual authorised to possess it—the dealer
stores the firearm until the person is authorised, under this Act
or another territory law, to otherwise dispose of it; or
(b) for a person who inherits the firearm and applies for a licence or
permit in relation to the firearm—the dealer stores the firearm
until the application is finally decided (including any application
to the ACAT for review of the decision and any subsequent
appeal).
temporary international firearms licence—see section 46.
unregulated firearm—see section 24.
use, in relation to a firearm, means fire the firearm or hold it so as to
cause a reasonable belief that it will be fired, whether or not it is
capable of being fired.
About the endnotes 1
1 About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the
amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law
but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are
annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be
obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details
of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are
underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered
provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
Firearms Act 1996 A1996-74
notified 20 December 1996 (Gaz 1996 No S328)
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 1996 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 17 May 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S135)
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 A1997-12
notified 16 May 1997 (Gaz 1997 No S127)
ss 1-3 commenced 16 May 1997 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 17 May 1997 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1997 No S135)
Custodial Escorts (Consequential Provisions) Act 1998 A1998-67 pt 5
notified 23 December 1998 (Gaz 1998 No S212)
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 December 1998 (s 2 (1))
pt 5 commenced 23 December 1998 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1998 No 51)
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1999 A1999-29
notified 21 May 1999 (Gaz 1999 No S24)
ss 1-3 commenced 21 May 1999 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 1 October 1999 (s 2 (2) and Gaz 1999 No 37)
Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-44 pt 148
notified 26 July 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 30)
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 July 2001 (IA s 10B)
pt 148 commenced 12 September 2001 (s 2 and see Gaz 2001
No S65)
Protection Orders (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 A2001-90
pt 1.7
notified LR 27 September 2001
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2001 (LA s 75)
pt 1.7 commenced 27 March 2002 (s 2, see Protection Orders
Act 2001 s 3 and LA s 79)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002-30 pt 3.27
notified LR 16 September 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 3.27 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))
Legislation (Gay, Lesbian and Transgender) Amendment Act 2003
A2003-14 sch 1 pt 1.15
notified LR 27 March 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75)
sch 1 pt 1.15 commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)
Firearms (Prohibited Pistols) Amendment Act 2003 A2003-31 pt 2,
sch 1
notified LR 30 June 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2, sch 1 commenced 1 July 2003 (s 2)
as modified by
Firearms (Compensation) Regulations 2003 SL2003-28 pt 2 (as am by
SL2004-3)
notified LR 28 August 2003
reg 1, reg 2 commenced 28 August 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 29 August 2003 (reg 2)
Firearms (Extension of Amnesty) Amendment Regulations 2004
(No 1) SL2004-3
notified LR 19 January 2004
reg 1, reg 2 commenced 19 January 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 20 January 2004 (reg 2)
Note These regulations only amend the Firearms (Compensation)
Regulations 2003 SL2003-28.
Dangerous Substances Act 2004 A2004-7 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 19 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 5 April 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-6)
Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences)
Amendment Act 2004 A2004-15 sch 1 pt 1.15, sch 2 pt 2.35
notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.15, sch 2 pt 2.35 commenced 9 April 2004 (s 2 (1))
Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Amendment Act 2005
A2005-13 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 24 March 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 March 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 25 March 2005 (s 2)
Sentencing Legislation Amendment Act 2006 A2006-23 sch 1 pt 1.18
notified LR 18 May 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.18 commenced 2 June 2006 (s 2 (1) and see Crimes
(Sentence Administration) Act 2005 A2005-59 s 2, Crimes
(Sentencing) Act 2005 A2005-58, s 2 and LA s 79)
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (No 2) A2006-46 sch 2 pt 2.5
notified LR 17 November 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 November 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 18 November 2006 (s 2 (1))
Firearms Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25 pt 2, sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 15 July 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 July 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2, sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 15 January 2009 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 A2008-36 sch 1 pt 1.24
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.24 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (3) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Domestic Violence and Protection Orders Act 2008 A2008-46 sch 3
pt 3.10
notified LR 10 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.10 commenced 30 March 2009 (s 2)
as modified by
Firearms Regulation 2008 SL2008-55 s 81
notified LR 22 December 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 December 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
s 81 commenced 15 January 2009 (s 2 and see Firearms Amendment
Act 2008 A2008-25, s 2 and LA s 79)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009
(No 2) A2009-19 pt 7
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 29 September 2009 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.31
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.31 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2009
(No 3) A2009-44 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 24 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 25 November 2009 (s 2 (2) (a))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.30
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.30 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulation 2010 (No 1) SL2010-19
notified LR 27 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 28 May 2010 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2010
(No 2) A2010-30 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 31 August 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3 commenced 1 September 2010 (s 2 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 28 September 2010 (s 2 (2))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2010
(No 3) A2010-40 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 5 October 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 October 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3, sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 6 October 2010 (s 2 (1))
Firearms Amendment Act 2010 A2010-51
notified LR 15 December 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 December 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 16 December 2010 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 A2011-3 sch 3 pt 3.20
notified LR 22 February 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.20 commenced 1 March 2011 (s 2)
Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments)
Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.66
notified LR 30 June 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.66 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) A2011-28 sch 3 pt 3.15
notified LR 31 August 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.15 commenced 21 September 2011 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) A2011-52 sch 3 pt 3.27
notified LR 28 November 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.27 commenced 12 December 2011 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 A2013-12 pt 8
notified LR 17 April 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 April 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 24 April 2013 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-44 sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 11 November 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 25 November 2013 (s 2)
Firearms Amendment Regulation 2013 (No 1) SL2013-29 pt 2
notified LR 25 November 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 26 November 2013 (s 2 (1))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2013 (No 2) A2013-50 pt 10
notified LR 9 December 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December (LA s 75 (1))
pt 10 commenced 6 January 2014 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2014 A2014-18 sch 3 pt 3.8
notified LR 20 May 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 May 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.8 commenced 10 June 2014 (s 2 (1))
Nature Conservation Act 2014 A2014-59 sch 2 pt 2.5
notified LR 11 December 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 11 June 2015 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-3 pt 9
notified LR 2 March 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 March 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 9 commenced 3 March 2015 (s 2 (1))
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33
sch 1 pt 1.27
notified LR 30 September 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.27 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)
Crimes (Domestic and Family Violence) Legislation Amendment
Act 2015 A2015-40 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 4 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 5 November 2015 (s 2 (1))
Spent Convictions (Historical Homosexual Convictions
Extinguishment) Amendment Act 2015 A2015-45 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 6 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 7 November 2015 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2015 (No 2) A2015-50 sch 3 pt 3.17
notified LR 25 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.17 commenced 9 December 2015 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-18
sch 2 pt 2.4
notified LR 13 April 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.4 commenced 27 April 2016 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016
A2016-37 sch 1 pt 1.11
notified LR 22 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.11 commenced 29 June 2016 (s 2)
Personal Violence Act 2016 A2016-43 sch 2
notified LR 18 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 commenced 1 May 2017 (s 2 and see Family Violence Act 2016
A2016-42 s 2 (2) (as am by A2017-10 s 7))
Crimes (Serious and Organised Crime) Legislation Amendment
Act 2016 A2016-48 pt 8
notified LR 23 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 8 commenced 24 August 2016 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 A2017-4 sch 3 pt 3.13
notified LR 23 February 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 9 March 2017 (s 2)
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 2) A2017-9 pt 6
notified LR 5 April 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 6 April 2017 (s 2)
Firearms Amendment Act 2017 A2017-16
notified LR 14 June 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 15 June 2017 (s 2)
Firearms and Prohibited Weapons Legislation Amendment Act 2018
A2018-1 pt 2
notified LR 28 February 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 February 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 March 2018 (s 2 (1))
Veterinary Practice Act 2018 A2018-32 sch 3 pt 3.6
notified LR 30 August 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.6 commenced 21 December 2018 (s 2 and CN2018-12)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-33
sch 1 pt 1.14
notified LR 25 September 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.14 commenced 23 October 2018 (s 2 (4))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018 A2018-42 sch 3 pt 3.15
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.15 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
Crimes Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-23 pt 10
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 10 commenced 15 August 2019 (s 2 (1))
COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 A2020-11 sch 1 pt 1.8
notified LR 7 April 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 8 April 2020 (s 2 (1))
COVID-19 Emergency Response Legislation Amendment Act 2020
A2020-14 sch 1 pt 1.14
notified LR 13 May 2020
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 30 March 2020 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.14 commenced 14 May 2020 (s 2 (1))
Firearms Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-19 pt 2
notified LR 27 May 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 28 May 2020 (s 2)
Crimes (Policing) Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-2 pt 4
notified LR 30 March 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
s 35, s 36 commenced 30 March 2023 (s 2 (2))
pt 4 remainder commenced 31 March 2022 (s 2 (1))
Biosecurity Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-11 sch 2 pt 2.5,
sch 3 pt 3.5
notified LR 19 April 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 April 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.5, sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 15 May 2025 (s 2 and see
Biosecurity Act 2023 A2023-50, s 2 (2))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.41, sch 4
pt 4.75
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.41, sch 4 pt 4.75 commenced 16 November 2025 (s 2 (1),
(9))
Long title
long title sub A2008-25 amdt 1.1
Name of Act
s 1 sub A2008-25 amdt 1.2
s 2 om A2001-44 amdt 1.1639
ins A2008-25 s 4
Notes
s 2A renum as s 3
s 2B renum as s 4
Notes
s 3 orig s 3
renum as s 5
pres s 3
(prev s 2A) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as s 3 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
s 4 hdg orig s 4 hdg
sub A1999-29 notes
am R3 LA
s 4 orig s 4
am A1999-29 sch
defs reloc to dict A2008-25 s 6
om A2008-25 s 7
def acquire om A2008-25 s 5
def airgun om A2008-25 s 5
def ammunition om A2008-25 s 5
def approved range om A2003-31 amdt 1.2
def approved shooting range ins A2003-31 amdt 1.2
def authorised instructor om A2008-25 s 5
def authorised member om A2008-25 s 5
def chief police officer om A2008-25 s 5
def composite entity om A2008-25 s 5
def dealer’s licence om A2008-25 s 5
def determined fee om A2001-44 amdt 1.1640
def employee om A2008-25 s 5
def endorsed om A2008-25 s 5
def firearm om A2008-25 s 5
def firearm part om A2008-25 s 5
def firearms dealer om A2008-25 s 5
def firearms prohibition order om A2008-25 s 5
def genuine reason om A2008-25 s 5
def occupier om A2008-25 s 5
def possession om A2008-25 s 5
def principal om A2008-25 s 5
def prohibited firearm am A2003-31 amdt 1.3
def prohibited pistol ins A2003-31 s 5
pres s 4
(prev s 2B) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as s 4 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2017-9 s 8
Important concepts
pt 1A hdg renum as pt 2 hdg
Meaning of firearm—Act
s 4A (prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A and then s 6
Meaning of prohibited firearm—Act
s 4AB renum as s 7
Meaning of acquire—Act
s 4AC renum as s 8
Meaning of dispose—Act
s 4AD renum as s 9
Meaning of possession—Act
s 4B (prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B and then s 10
Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 4BA renum as s 11
Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 4BB renum as s 12
Taking possession under credit contract
s 4BC renum as s 13
Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 4BD renum as s 14
Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 4BE renum as s 15
Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc—Act
s 4BF renum as s 16
Assessing suitability of individuals
s 4BG renum as s 17
Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 4BH renum as s 18
Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 4BI renum as s 19
Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 4BJ renum as s 20
Operation of Act
pt 1B hdg renum as pt 3 hdg
Government-owned firearms
s 4C (prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C and then s 21
s 4CA ins A2003-31 amdt 1.4
People responsible for certain actions etc
s 4D (prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D and then s 22
People exempt from Act etc
s 4E (prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E and then s 23
Unregulated firearms
pt 1C hdg renum as pt 4 hdg
Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 4G renum as s 24
Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 4H renum as s 25
Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 4I renum as s 26
Unregulated firearms—examination
s 4J renum as s 27
Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 4K renum as s 28
Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 4L renum as s 29
Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 4M renum as s 30
Declarations about firearms
pt 1D hdg renum as pt 5 hdg
Important concepts
pt 2 hdg orig pt 2 hdg
renum as pt 6 hdg
pres pt 2 hdg
(prev pt 1A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 4
renum as pt 2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Principles and objects of Act
s 5 orig s 5
renum as s 31
pres s 5
(prev s 3) renum as s 5 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of firearm
s 6 hdg (prev s 4A hdg) ins A1999-29 notes
s 6 orig s 6
renum as s 32
pres s 6
(prev s 4 (2)) renum as s 4A A1999-29 sch
renum as s 6 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-50 s 24
When possession and use not an offence
s 6A hdg ins A1999-29 notes
s 6A (prev s 6 (2)) renum A1999-29 sch
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1641, amdt 1.1642; A2003-31 amdt 1.5,
amdt 1.6
Diplomatic and consular representatives
s 6B hdg ins A1999-29 notes
s 6B (prev s 6 (3)) renum A1999-29 sch
am A2001-44 amdts 1.1643-1.1645
Meaning of prohibited firearm
s 7 orig s 7
renum as s 33
pres s 7
(prev s 4AB) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 7 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of acquire
s 8 orig s 8
renum as s 34
pres s 8
(prev s 4AC) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 8 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of dispose
s 9 orig s 9
om A2008-25 amdt 1.6
pres s 9
(prev s 4AD) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 9 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of possession
s 10 hdg (prev s 4B hdg) ins A1999-29 notes
s 10 orig s 10
renum as s 35
pres s 10
(prev s 4 (3), s 4 (4)) renum as s 4B A1999-29 sch
renum as s 10 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.125
Evidence of possession—firearms at premises
s 11 orig s 11
om A2008-25 amdt 1.7
pres s 11
(prev s 4BA) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 11 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Evidence of possession—care, control or management of firearm
s 12 orig s 12
renum as s 36
pres s 12
(prev s 4BB) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 12 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minister’s guidelines
s 12A renum as s 37
Taking possession under credit contract
s 13 orig s 13
renum as s 38
pres s 13
(prev s 4BC) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 13 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2010-40 amdt 1.23
Authority to possess and use firearms temporarily
s 14 orig s 14
renum as s 39
pres s 14
(prev s 4BD) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 14 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015-3 ss 33-35; pars and ss renum R39 (RI) LA;
A2018-1 s 4, s 5; pars renum R52 LA
Paintball markers—authority to possess, use or store
s 15 orig s 15
renum as s 40
pres s 15
(prev s 4BE) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 15 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 15A renum as s 41
Meaning of close associate of firearms dealer etc
s 16 orig s 16
renum as s 42
pres s 16
(prev s 4BF) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 16 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited
s 16AA renum as s 43
Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 16AB renum as s 44
Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 16AC renum as s 45
Definitions of some licences—Act
s 16A renum as s 46
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 16B renum as s 47
Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 16C renum as s 48
Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 16D renum as s 49
Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 16E renum as s 50
Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 16F renum as s 51
Assessing suitability of individuals
s 17 orig s 17
renum as s 52
pres s 17
(prev s 4BG) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 17 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Assessing suitability of individuals—discretionary criteria
s 18 orig s 18
renum as s 53
pres s 18
(prev s 4BH) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 18 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-52 amdt 3.97; A2015-45 amdt 1.5; A2015-50
amdt 3.104, amdt 3.105; A2017-4 amdt 3.62; pars renum
R48 LA; A2016-43 amdt 2.1; A2018-1 s 6; A2018-42 amdt
3.46; A2025-29 amdt 3.125
Protection of security sensitive information
s 18A ins A2018-1 s 7
ACAT or court review—decision on security sensitive information
s 18B ins A2018-1 s 7
ACAT or court review—dealing with security sensitive information
s 18C ins A2018-1 s 7
Assessing suitability of individuals—mandatory criteria
s 19 orig s 19
renum as s 54
pres s 19
(prev s 4BI) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 19 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015-50 amdt 3.106; A2017-4 amdt 3.63
def successfully appealed against ins A2008-25 s 69
reloc from dict A2017-4 amdt 3.65
am A2016-43 amdt 2.2
Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 19A renum as s 55
Approval of courses etc by registrar
s 20 orig s 20
renum as s 56
pres s 20
(prev s 4BJ) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 20 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Operation of Act
pt 3 hdg orig pt 3 hdg
renum as pt 7 hdg
pres pt 3 hdg
(prev pt 1B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Requirement for licence etc
div 3.1 hdg renum as div 7.1 hdg
Licensing schemes—general
div 3.2 hdg renum as div 7.2 hdg
Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 3.2A hdg renum as div 7.3 hdg
Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 3.2B hdg renum as div 7.4 hdg
Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 3.2C hdg renum as div 7.5 hdg
Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 3.2D hdg renum as div 7.6 hdg
Permits
div 3.3 hdg (prev pt 3 div 3 hdg) renum R3 LA (see also A2001-90
amdt 1.78)
om A2008-25 s 25
Government-owned firearms
s 21 hdg (prev s 4C hdg) ins A1999-29 notes
s 21 orig s 21
renum as s 57
pres s 21
(prev s 4 (5)) renum as s 4C A1999-29 sch
renum as s 21 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
People responsible for certain actions etc
s 22 hdg (prev s 4D hdg) ins A1999-29 notes
s 22 orig s 22
renum as s 58
pres s 22
(prev s 4 (6)) renum as s 4D A1999-29 sch
renum as s 22 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—categories
s 22A renum as s 59
When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 22B renum as s 60
People exempt from Act etc
s 23 hdg (prev s 4E hdg) ins A1999-29 notes
s 23 orig s 23
renum as s 61
pres s 23
(prev s 4 (7)) renum as s 4E A1999-29 sch
renum as s 23 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015-50 amdt 3.107
Application of Act to imitation firearms
s 23A orig s 23A
renum as s 62
pres s 23A
ins A2016-48 s 32
Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 3A hdg renum as pt 8 hdg
Permits generally
pt 3B hdg renum as pt 9 hdg
Permits to acquire firearms
pt 3C hdg renum as pt 10 hdg
Unregulated firearms
pt 4 hdg orig pt 4 hdg
renum as pt 11 hdg
pres pt 4 hdg
(prev pt 1C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 4.1 hdg renum as div 11.1 hdg
div 4.2 hdg renum as div 11.2 hdg
Registration of firearms
div 4.3 hdg renum as div 11.3 hdg
Registration of firearms users
div 4.4 hdg renum as div 11.4 hdg
Offences—registration
div 4.5 hdg renum as div 11.5 hdg
Meaning of unregulated firearm—Act
s 24 orig s 24
renum as s 63
pres s 24
(prev s 4G) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 24 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—seizure by police
s 25 orig s 25
renum as s 64
pres s 25
(prev s 4H) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 25 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—receipt for seizure
s 26 orig s 26
renum as s 65
pres s 26
(prev s 4I) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 26 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—examination
s 27 orig s 27
renum as s 66
pres s 27
(prev s 4J) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 27 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—access to things seized
s 28 orig s 28
renum as s 67
pres s 28
(prev s 4K) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 28 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—review of decision to seize
s 29 orig s 29
renum as s 68
pres s 29
(prev s 4L) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 29 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Unregulated firearms—forfeiture
s 30 orig s 30
renum as s 69
pres s 30
(prev s 4M) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 30 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-22 amdt 1.206; A2015-3 s 36
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 30A renum as s 70
Declarations about firearms
pt 5 hdg orig pt 5 hdg
renum as pt 12 hdg
pres pt 5 hdg
(prev pt 1D hdg) ins A2008-25 s 8
renum as pt 5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearms declarations by registrar
s 31 orig s 31
renum as s 71
pres s 31
(prev s 5) sub A2008-25 s 8
renum as s 31 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.75; A2015-33 amdt 1.83; A2016-48 s 33,
s 34; A2018-1 s 8
Effect of certain declarations
s 32 orig s 32
renum as s 72
pres s 32
(prev s 6) am A1999-29 sch; A2006-23 amdts 1.198-1.200
renum as s 32 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Administration
pt 6 hdg orig pt 6 hdg
renum as pt 13 hdg
pres pt 6 hdg
(prev pt 2 hdg) renum as pt 6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25
div 6.1 hdg renum as div 13.1 hdg
Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 6.2 hdg renum as div 13.2 hdg
Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 6.3 hdg renum as div 13.3 hdg
Registrar of firearms
s 33 orig s 33
am A2001-44 amdts 1.1653-1.1655
pres s 33
(prev s 7) am A2008-25 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
renum as s 33 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Functions of registrar
s 34 orig s 34
pres s 34
(prev s 8) am A2008-25 amdt 1.5
renum as s 34 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Delegation by registrar
s 35 orig s 35
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1656, amdt 1.1657
pres s 35
(prev s 10) sub A2008-25 s 9
renum as s 35 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2016-37 amdt 1.26; A2018-1 s 9
Reports and recommendations
s 36 orig s 36
renum as s 73
pres s 36
(prev s 12) sub A2001-44 amdt 1.1646; A2008-25 s 10
renum as s 36 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 36AA renum as s 74
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport
or target shooting
s 36A renum as s 75
Minister’s guidelines
s 37 orig s 37
renum as s 76
pres s 37
(prev s 12A) ins A2008-25 s 10
renum as s 37 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014-18 amdt 3.32, amdt 3.33; A2025-29 amdt 4.75
Amnesty
s 38 orig s 38
renum as s 77
pres s 38
(prev s 13) sub A2001-44 amdt 1.1646
am A2008-25 s 11
renum as s 38 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.76; A2011-3 amdt 3.207; A2015-33
amdt 1.84
sub A2022-2 s 34
Authorised instructors and club members
s 39 orig s 39
renum as s 78
pres s 39
(prev s 14) am A2003-31 amdt 1.7
sub A2008-25 s 12
renum as s 39 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Approval of clubs
s 40 orig s 40
om A2001-90 amdt 1.73
prev s 40
renum as s 79
pres s 40
(prev s 15) am A2001-44 amdts 1.1647-1.1649
sub A2003-31 s 6
am A2008-25 amdt 1.8
renum as s 40 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-3 amdt 3.208; A2013-44 amdt 3.67; A2025-29
Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 40A renum as s 80
Registrar’s approval to possess ammunition as collector
s 41 orig s 41
renum as s 81
pres s 41
(prev s 15A) ins A2008-25 s 13
renum as s 41 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearms licences
pt 7 hdg orig pt 7 hdg
renum as pt 14 hdg
pres pt 7 hdg
(prev pt 3 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 14
renum as pt 7 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Requirement for licence etc
div 7.1 hdg orig div 7.1 hdg
renum as div 14.1 hdg
pres div 7.1 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 1 hdg) renum as div 3.1 hdg R3 LA (see also
sub A2008-25 s 14
renum as div 7.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of prohibited firearms
s 42 hdg (prev s 16 hdg) am A1999-29 s 4
s 42 orig s 42
renum as s 82
pres s 42
(prev s 16) am A1999-29 s 4
sub A2003-31 s 7; A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 42 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2016-48 s 35; A2019-23 ss 36-38
Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42A renum as s 83
Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 42D renum as s 84
Minors firearms licences—applications
s 42E renum as s 85
Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42F renum as s 86
Minors firearms licences—decision
s 42G renum as s 87
Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 42H renum as s 88
Minors firearms licences—categories
s 42I renum as s 89
When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 42J renum as s 90
Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 42K renum as s 91
Minors firearms licences—form
s 42L renum as s 92
Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 42M renum as s 93
Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 42N renum as s 94
Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 42O renum as s 95
Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42P renum as s 96
Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42Q renum as s 97
Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 42R renum as s 98
Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 42S renum as s 99
Definitions—Act
s 42U renum as s 100
Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 42V renum as s 101
Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 42W renum as s 102
Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 42X renum as s 103
Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 42Y renum as s 104
Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 42Z renum as s 105
Composite entity firearms licence—principal’s name
s 42ZA renum as s 106
When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZB renum as s 107
Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use
s 42ZC renum as s 108
Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use
s 42ZD renum as s 109
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B
s 42ZE renum as s 110
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C
s 42ZF renum as s 111
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D
s 42ZG renum as s 112
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H
s 42ZH renum as s 113
Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 42ZI renum as s 114
Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 42ZJ renum as s 115
Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZK renum as s 116
Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZL renum as s 117
Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 42ZM renum as s 118
Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension
s 42ZMA renum as s 119
Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZN renum as s 120
Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes
effect
s 42ZO renum as s 121
Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 42ZOA renum as s 122
Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 42ZP renum as s 123
Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further
s 42ZPA renum as s 124
Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 42ZPB renum as s 125
Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 42ZPC renum as s 126
When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 42ZPD renum as s 127
Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or
s 42ZQ renum as s 128
Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 42ZQA renum as s 129
Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 42ZQB renum as s 130
Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 42ZR renum as s 131
Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 42ZRA renum as s 132
Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 42ZRB renum as s 133
Definitions—pt 3A
s 42ZS renum as s 134
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence
categories
s 42ZSA renum as s 136
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 42ZT renum as s 136
Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 42ZU renum as s 137
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker
s 42ZV renum as s 138
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 42ZW renum as s 139
Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—
shooting or paintball competitions
s 42ZX renum as s 140
Offence—unauthorised possession or use of firearms other than prohibited
s 43 orig s 43
am A1999-29 s 5
om A2008-25 s 24
prev s 43
renum as s 141
pres s 43
(prev s 16AA) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 43 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019-23 ss 39-41; ss renum R56 LA
Alternative verdicts—unauthorised possession or use of firearms
s 44 orig s 44
om A2008-25 s 24
pres s 44
(prev s 16AB) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 44 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—contravention of condition by licensee etc
s 45 orig s 45
renum as s 142
pres s 45
(prev s 16AC) ins A2008-25 s 15
renum as s 45 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—applications
s 45A renum as s 143
Permits to acquire—decision
s 45B renum as s 144
Licensing schemes—general
div 7.2 hdg orig div 7.2 hdg
renum as div 14.2 hdg
pres div 7.2 hdg
(prev pt 3 div 2 hdg) renum as div 3.2 hdg R3 LA (see also
sub A2008-25 s 16
renum as div 7.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions of some licences—Act
s 46 orig s 46
renum as s 145
pres s 46
(prev s 16A) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 46 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def adult firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def minors firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 16
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008-25
s 16
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms
licensees
s 46A renum as s 146
When permits to acquire may be issued
s 46B renum as s 147
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed licences
s 47 orig s 47
renum as s 148
pres s 47
(prev s 16B) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 47 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to surrender firearms when licence suspended or cancelled
s 48 orig s 48
renum as s 149
pres s 48
(prev s 16C) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 48 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 48A renum as s 150
Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 48B renum as s 151
Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 48C renum as s 152
Offence—failure to give up suspended or cancelled licence
s 49 orig s 49
renum as s 153
pres s 49
(prev s 16D) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 49 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Regulations about permits to acquire
s 49A renum as s 154
Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 4
s 49B renum as s 155
Police may seize firearms under suspended and cancelled licences
s 50 orig s 50
renum as s 156
pres s 50
(prev s 16E) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 50 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Contents of register
s 50A renum as s 157
Register not available to public
s 50B renum as s 158
Two-yearly reviews
s 50C renum as s 159
Licence renewals to be treated as fresh applications
s 51 orig s 51
renum as s 160
pres s 51
(prev s 16F) ins A2008-25 s 16
renum as s 51 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 51A renum as s 161
Firearm registration—decision
s 51B renum as s 162
Firearm registration—refusal
s 51C renum as s 163
Firearm registration notice
s 51D renum as s 164
End of firearm registration
s 51E renum as s 165
Licence categories, kinds and authority conferred by licence
s 52 orig s 52
renum as s 166
pres s 52
(prev s 17) sub A2008-25 s 17
renum as s 52 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-20 amdt 3.76; A2015-33 amdt 1.85; A2025-29
Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 52A renum as s 167
User registration—application
s 52B renum as s 168
User registration—request for further information etc
s 52BA renum as s 169
User registration—decision
s 52BB renum as s 170
User registration—refusal
s 52C renum as s 171
Effect of registration as user
s 52D renum as s 172
User registration—period in force
s 52E renum as s 173
Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 52F renum as s 174
Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 52G renum as s 175
Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 52H renum as s 176
Authority conferred by licence—additional matters
s 53 orig s 53
renum as s 177
pres s 53
(prev s 18) am A2008-25 s 18
renum as s 53 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015-3 s 37; ss renum R39 LA
Licensing scheme—adult firearms licences
div 7.3 hdg orig div 7.3 hdg
renum as div 14.3 hdg
pres div 7.3 hdg
(prev div 3.2A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as div 7.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—applications
s 54 orig s 54
renum as s 178
pres s 54
(prev s 19) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1650, amdt 1.1651; ss renum
R3 LA (see A2001-44 amdt 1.1652)
renum as s 54 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—registrar to tell applicant about training etc
s 55 orig s 55
renum as s 179
pres s 55
(prev s 19A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 55 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 56 orig s 56
pres s 56
(prev s 20) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 56 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—decision
s 57 orig s 57
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1669, amdt 1.1670
pres s 57
(prev s 21) am A1998-67 s 17; A2001-90 amdt 1.67
renum as s 57 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—refusal
s 58 orig s 58
pres s 58
(prev s 22) am A2001-90 amdts 1.68-1.70
renum as s 58 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-1 s 10, s 11; A2025-29 amdt 4.75
Adult firearms licences—categories
s 59 orig s 59
am A2003-31 amdt 1.13
pres s 59
(prev s 22A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 59 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
When adult firearms licences may be issued
s 60 orig s 60
pres s 60
(prev s 22B) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 60 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 61 orig s 61
pres s 61
(prev s 23) am A2003-31 s 8, s 9, amdts 1.8-1.10; table renum
R12 LA
renum as s 61 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-12 s 37; A2013-50 s 25, s 26; A2014-59 amdt 2.15,
amdt 2.16; A2018-32 amdt 3.10; A2024-11 amdt 2.11
Adult firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use firearms
s 62 orig s 62
renum as s 180
pres s 62
(prev s 23A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 62 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B licences
s 63 orig s 63
renum as s 181
pres s 63
(prev s 24) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 63 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C licences
s 64 orig s 64
renum as s 182
pres s 64
(prev s 25) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 64 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D licences
s 65 orig s 65
renum as s 183
pres s 65
(prev s 26) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 65 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person—pt 6
s 65A renum as s 184
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H licences
s 66 orig s 66
renum as s 185
pres s 66
(prev s 27) sub A2003-31 s 10; A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 66 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 66A renum as s 186
Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 66B renum as s 187
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited—application
s 66C renum as s 188
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited
s 66D renum as s 189
Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 66E renum as s 190
Adult firearms licences—restriction on issue of collectors licences
s 67 orig s 67
renum as s 191
pres s 67
(prev s 28) sub A2003-31 s 10; A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 67 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—div 6.3
s 67A renum as s 192
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of heirlooms licence
s 68 orig s 68
renum as s 193
pres s 68
(prev s 29) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 68 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Acquisition and disposal—records
s 68AA renum as s 194
Correction of recorded entries
s 68A renum as s 195
Offence—inspection of records
s 68B renum as s 196
Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 68C renum as s 197
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of firearms dealer licences
s 69 orig s 69
renum as s 198
pres s 69
(prev s 30) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 69 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—restrictions on issue of paintball marker licences
s 70 orig s 70
renum as s 199
pres s 70
(prev s 30A) ins A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 70 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—form
s 71 orig s 71
renum as s 200
pres s 71
(prev s 31) am A2003-31 amdt 1.11
renum as s 71 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—replacements
s 72 orig s 72
renum as s 201
pres s 72
(prev s 32) sub A2008-25 s 19
renum as s 72 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—conditions
s 73 orig s 73
renum as s 202
pres s 73
(prev s 36) sub A2008-25 s 20
renum as s 73 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-1 s 12, s 13
Adult firearms licences—special conditions of category D licences
s 74 orig s 74
renum as s 203
pres s 74
(prev s 36AA) ins A2008-25 s 20
renum as s 74 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Production of evidence of identity
s 74A renum as s 204
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for category H licences for sport
or target shooting
s 75 hdg (prev s 36A hdg) sub A2008-25 s 21
s 75 orig s 75
renum as s 205
pres s 75
(prev s 36A) ins A2003-31 s 11
am A2008-25 s 21, s 22
renum as s 75 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2024-11 amdt 3.10
General powers on entry to premises
s 75A renum as s 206
Powers on entry—condition
s 75B renum as s 207
Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 75C renum as s 208
Power to seize things
s 75D renum as s 209
Receipt for things seized
s 75DA renum as s 210
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for collectors licences
s 76 hdg (prev s 37 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 23
s 76 orig s 76
renum as s 211
pres s 76
(prev s 37) am A2003-31 s 12; A2008-25 s 23
renum as s 76 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.68, amdt 3.77
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 76A renum as s 212
Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 76B renum as s 213
Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 76C renum as s 214
Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 76D renum as s 215
Adult firearms licences—special conditions for paintball marker licences
s 77 orig s 77
renum as s 216
pres s 77
(prev s 38) sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 77 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 77A renum as s 217
Adult firearms licences—period in force
s 78 orig s 78
renum as s 218
pres s 78
(prev s 39) am A2001-90 amdt 1.71, amdt 1.72; A2005-13
amdt 1.37
sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 78 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 78A renum as s 219
Adult firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 79 orig s 79
om A2004-15 amdt 2.76
prev s 79
renum as s 220
pres s 79
(prev s 40) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 79 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Adult firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family violence offence
s 80 hdg sub A2016-43 amdt 2.3
s 80 orig s 80
renum as s 221
pres s 80
(prev s 40A) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 80 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.26, amdt 3.27; A2009-19 s 25; A2015-40
amdt 1.16; A2016-43 amdt 2.4, amdt 2.5
Adult firearms licences—cancellation generally
s 81 orig s 81
renum as s 222
pres s 81
(prev s 41) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1658, amdt 1.1659;
A2001-90 amdt 1.74; A2003-31 s 13, s 14; ss renum R7 LA
(see A2003-31 s 15) ; A2005-13 amdt 1.38
sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 81 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.28; A2016-43 amdt 2.6
Adult firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under
certain protection orders
s 81A ins A2016-43 amdt 2.7
Adult firearms licences—cancellation of category H licences
s 82 orig s 82
renum as s 223
pres s 82
(prev s 42) sub A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 82 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 82A renum as s 224
Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 82B renum as s 225
Adult firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 83 orig s 83
renum as s 226
pres s 83
(prev s 42A) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 83 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Licensing scheme—minors firearms licences
div 7.4 hdg orig div 7.4 hdg
renum as div 14.4 hdg
pres div 7.4 hdg
(prev div 3.2B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Children prohibited from owning firearms
s 84 orig s 84
renum as s 227
pres s 84
(prev s 42D) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 84 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 84A renum as s 228
Alternative verdict for offences against s 84A (3)
s 84B ins A2003-31 s 18
om A2008-25 s 40
Minors firearms licences—applications
s 85 orig s 85
renum as s 229
pres s 85
(prev s 42E) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 85 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 86 orig s 86
renum as s 230
pres s 86
(prev s 42F) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 86 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—decision
s 87 orig s 87
renum as s 231
pres s 87
(prev s 42G) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 87 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—refusal
s 88 orig s 88
renum as s 232
pres s 88
(prev s 42H) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 88 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—categories
s 89 orig s 89
renum as s 233
pres s 89
(prev s 42I) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 89 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
When minors firearms licences may be issued
s 90 orig s 90
renum as s 234
pres s 90
(prev s 42J) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 90 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use firearms
s 91 orig s 91
renum as s 235
pres s 91
(prev s 42K) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 91 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—form
s 92 orig s 92
renum as s 236
pres s 92
(prev s 42L) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 92 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—replacements
s 93 orig s 93
renum as s 237
pres s 93
(prev s 42M) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 93 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 93A renum as s 238
Minors firearms licences—conditions
s 94 orig s 94
renum as s 239
pres s 94
(prev s 42N) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 94 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—period in force
s 95 orig s 95
renum as s 240
pres s 95
(prev s 42O) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 95 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 96 orig s 96
renum as s 241
pres s 96
(prev s 42P) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 96 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Minors firearms licences—mandatory suspension if family violence offence
s 97 hdg sub A2016-43 amdt 2.8
s 97 orig s 97
renum as s 242
pres s 97
(prev s 42Q) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 97 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.29, amdt 3.30; A2009-19 s 26; A2015-40
amdt 1.17; A2016-43 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10
Minors firearms licences—cancellation
s 98 orig s 98
renum as s 243
pres s 98
(prev s 42R) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 98 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.31; A2016-43 amdt 2.11
Minors firearms licences—reconsideration of suitability of licensee under
certain protection orders
s 98A orig s 98A
renum as s 244
pres s 98A
ins A2016-43 amdt 2.12
Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 98B renum as s 245
Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 98C renum as s 246
Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 98D renum as s 247
Minors firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes effect
s 99 orig s 99
renum as s 248
pres s 99
(prev s 42S) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 99 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 99A renum as s 249
Licensing scheme—composite entity firearms licences
div 7.5 hdg orig div 7.5 hdg
renum as div 14.5 hdg
pres div 7.5 hdg
(prev div 3.2C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—Act
s 100 orig s 100
renum as s 250
pres s 100
(prev s 42U) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 100 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def composite entity ins A2008-25 s 24
def principal ins A2008-25 s 24
def registered principal ins A2008-25 s 24
Composite entity firearms licences—applications
s 101 orig s 101
renum as s 251
pres s 101
(prev s 42V) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 101 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—requirement for further information etc
s 102 orig s 102
renum as s 252
pres s 102
(prev s 42W) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 102 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—decision
s 103 orig s 103
renum as s 253
pres s 103
(prev s 42X) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 103 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—refusal
s 104 orig s 104
renum as s 254
pres s 104
(prev s 42Y) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 104 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—categories
s 105 orig s 105
om A2008-25 s 45
pres s 105
(prev s 42Z) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 105 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licence—principal’s name
s 106 orig s 106
renum as s 255
pres s 106
(prev s 42ZA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 106 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
When composite entity firearms licences may be issued
s 107 orig s 107
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1683, amdt 1.1684
om A2004-15 amdt 2.76
pres s 107
(prev s 42ZB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 107 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or use
s 108 orig s 108
renum as s 256
pres s 108
(prev s 42ZC) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 108 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-1 s 14
Composite entity firearms licences—no genuine reason to possess or use
s 109 orig s 109
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1685, amdt 1.1686
om A2004-15 amdt 2.79
pres s 109
(prev s 42ZD) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 109 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category B
s 110 orig s 110
renum as s 257
pres s 110
(prev s 42ZE) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 110 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category C
s 111 orig s 111
pres s 111
(prev s 42ZF) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 111 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-1 s 15
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category D
s 112 orig s 112
pres s 112
(prev s 42ZG) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 112 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—restriction on issue of category H
s 113 orig s 113
renum as s 258
pres s 113
(prev s 42ZH) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 113 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Review of decisions
s 113A renum as s 259
Composite entity firearms licences—form
s 114 orig s 114
renum as s 260
pres s 114
(prev s 42ZI) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 114 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Applications for review
s 114A renum as s 260A
Composite entity firearms licences—replacements
s 115 orig s 115
renum as s 261
pres s 115
(prev s 42ZJ) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 115 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—conditions
s 116 orig s 116
renum as s 262
pres s 116
(prev s 42ZK) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 116 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—period in force
s 117 orig s 117
renum as s 263
pres s 117
(prev s 42ZL) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 117 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—immediate suspension
s 118 orig s 118
renum as s 264
pres s 118
(prev s 42ZM) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 118 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Composite entity firearms licences—mandatory suspension for family
violence offence
s 119 hdg sub A2016-43 amdt 2.13
s 119 orig s 119
renum as s 265
pres s 119
(prev s 42ZMA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 119 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.32, amdt 3.33; A2009-19 s 27; A2015-40
amdt 1.18; A2016-43 amdt 2.14, amdt 2.15
Composite entity firearms licences—cancellation
s 120 orig s 120
renum as s 266
pres s 120
(prev s 42ZN) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 120 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.34; A2016-43 amdt 2.16
Composite entity firearms licences—when suspension or cancellation takes
effect
s 121 orig s 121
renum as s 267
pres s 121
(prev s 42ZO) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 121 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Licensing scheme—temporary international firearms licences
div 7.6 hdg (prev div 3.2D hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as div 7.6 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of foreign firearms licence—div 3.2D
s 122 orig s 122
renum as s 268
pres s 122
(prev s 42ZOA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 122 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—applications
s 123 orig s 123
am A2001-44 amdt 1.1689, amdt 1.1690
om A2008-25 amdt 1.9
pres s 123
(prev s 42ZP) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 123 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—requirement for further
s 124 orig s 124
renum as s 269
pres s 124
(prev s 42ZPA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 124 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—decision
s 125 orig s 125
renum as s 270
pres s 125
(prev s 42ZPB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 125 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Approved forms
s 125A renum as s 271
Temporary international firearms licences—refusal
s 126 orig s 126
renum as s 272
pres s 126
(prev s 42ZPC) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 126 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
When temporary international firearms licences may be issued
s 127 orig s 127
pres s 127
(prev s 42ZPD) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 127 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
sub A2010-30 amdt 1.27
Temporary international firearms licences—genuine reasons to possess or
s 128 orig s 128
renum as s 273
pres s 128
(prev s 42ZQ) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 128 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2015-50 amdt 3.108; A2025-29 amdt 4.75
Temporary international firearms licences—form
s 129 orig s 129
renum as s 274
pres s 129
(prev s 42ZQA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 129 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—conditions
s 130 orig s 130
am A1999-29 sch
pres s 130
(prev s 42ZQB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 130 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—period in force
s 131 orig s 131
pres s 131
(prev s 42ZR) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 131 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary international firearms licences—cancellation
s 132 orig s 132
prev s 132
pres s 132
(prev s 42ZRA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 132 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-46 amdt 3.35; A2016-43 amdt 2.17
Temporary international firearms licences—when cancellation takes effect
s 133 orig s 133
prev s 133
pres s 133
(prev s 42ZRB) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 133 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Temporary recognition of interstate licences and permits
pt 8 hdg orig pt 8 hdg
renum as pt 15 hdg
pres pt 8 hdg
(prev pt 3A hdg) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as pt 8 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—pt 8
s 134 orig s 134
pres s 134
(prev s 42ZS) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 134 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def authorised period ins A2008-25 s 24
def corresponding ins A2008-25 s 24
def interstate licence ins A2008-25 s 24
def local licence ins A2008-25 s 24
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—declaration of licence
categories
s 135 orig s 135
mod SL2003-28 reg 7 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
pres s 135
(prev s 42ZSA) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 135 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Amnesty
s 135A ins A1997-12 s 4
ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 8 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28
Compensation
s 135B ins A1997-12 s 4
Temporary recognition of interstate licences—general
s 136 orig s 136
prev s 136
mod SL2003-28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
pres s 136
(prev s 42ZT) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 136 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for licensed firearms dealers—other items
s 136A ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 9 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28
Temporary recognition of interstate category C licences
s 137 orig s 137
mod SL2003-28 reg 10 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
exp 1 January 2009 (s 137 (5))
pres s 137
(prev s 42ZU) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 137 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol
shooting—pistols
s 137A ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28
Compensation for licensed pistol shooters withdrawing from pistol
shooting—other items
s 137B ins as mod SL2003-28 reg 11 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category A, B, and paintball marker
s 138 orig s 138
mod SL2003-28 reg 12 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
pres s 138
(prev s 42ZV) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 138 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.126
Interstate residents moving to ACT—category C and H licences
s 139 orig s 139
mod SL2003-28 reg 13 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
pres s 139
(prev s 42ZW) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 139 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.126
Temporary recognition of interstate licences for international visitors—
shooting or paintball competitions
s 140 orig s 140
mod SL2003-28 reg 14 (exp 1 July 2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
pres s 140
(prev s 42ZX) ins A2008-25 s 24
renum as s 140 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2009-19 s 28
Temporary recognition of interstate category D licences—vertebrate pest
animal control
s 140A ins A2010-51 s 4
am A2013-44 amdt 3.69; A2024-11 amdt 2.12; A2025-29 amdt
3.126
Permits generally
pt 9 hdg orig pt 9 hdg
pres pt 9 hdg
(prev pt 3B hdg) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as pt 9 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
General power to issue permits
s 141 hdg (prev s 43 hdg) sub A1999-29 s 5
s 141 orig s 141
pres s 141
(prev s 43) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 141 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire firearms
pt 10 hdg orig pt 10 hdg
renum as pt 16 hdg
pres pt 10 hdg
(prev pt 3C hdg) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as pt 10 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of acquirer and foreign acquirer—pt 10
s 142 orig s 142
pres s 142
(prev s 45) sub A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 142 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—applications
s 143 (prev s 45A) ins A1999-29 s 6
renum as s 143 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—decision
s 144 (prev s 45B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 144 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue generally
s 145 (prev s 46) am A2001-90 amdt 1.75, amdt 1.76; ss renum
R4 LA (A2001-90 amdt 1.77); A2006-23 amdt 1.201
renum as s 145 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—refusal to issue to temporary international firearms
licensees
s 146 (prev s 46A) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 146 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
When permits to acquire may be issued
s 147 (prev s 46B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 147 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—period in force
s 148 (prev s 47) am A2001-44 amdts 1.1660-1.1662
renum as s 148 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—replacements
s 149 (prev s 48) am A2003-31 s 16, s 17
renum as s 149 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—notice of lost, stolen and destroyed permits to acquire
s 150 (prev s 48A) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 150 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—automatic suspension and cancellation
s 151 (prev s 48B) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 151 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Permits to acquire—cancellation by registrar
s 152 (prev s 48C) ins A2008-25 s 25
renum as s 152 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to give up suspended or cancelled permit to acquire
s 153 (prev s 49) am A2003-31 amdt 1.12
renum as s 153 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Regulations about permits to acquire
s 154 (prev s 49A) ins A1999-29 s 7
renum as s 154 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Registration of firearms and firearm users
pt 11 hdg orig pt 11 hdg
renum as pt 17 hdg
pres pt 11 hdg
(prev pt 4 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as pt 11 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 11.1 hdg (prev pt 4 div 1 hdg) renum as div 4.1 hdg R3 LA (see also
renum as div 11.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of owner and user particulars—pt 11
s 155 (prev s 49B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 155 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 11.2 hdg (prev pt 4 div 2 hdg) renum as div 4.2 hdg R3 LA (see also
renum as div 11.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
s 156 (prev s 50) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 156 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Contents of register
s 157 (prev s 50A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 157 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Register not available to public
s 158 (prev s 50B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 158 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Two-yearly reviews
s 159 (prev s 50C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 159 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-22 amdt 1.206
Registration of firearms
div 11.3 hdg (prev pt 4 div 3 hdg) renum as div 4.3 hdg R3 LA (see also
renum as div 11.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—application
s 160 (prev s 51) am A2001-44 amdts 1.1663-1.1665; ss renum
R3 LA (see A2001-44 amdt 1.1666)
renum as s 160 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—request for further information etc
s 161 (prev s 51A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 161 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—decision
s 162 (prev s 51B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 162 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration—refusal
s 163 (prev s 51C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 163 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearm registration notice
s 164 (prev s 51D) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 164 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
End of firearm registration
s 165 (prev s 51E) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 165 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Cancellation of firearm registration
s 166 (prev s 52) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1667, amdt 1.1668;
A2004-15 amdt 2.75
renum as s 166 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Police may seize firearms if firearm registration cancelled
s 167 (prev s 52A) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 167 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Registration of firearms users
div 11.4 hdg (prev div 4.4 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—application
s 168 (prev s 52B) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 168 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—request for further information etc
s 169 (prev s 52BA) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 169 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—decision
s 170 (prev s 52BB) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 170 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—refusal
s 171 (prev s 52C) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 171 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Effect of registration as user
s 172 (prev s 52D) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 172 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
User registration—period in force
s 173 (prev s 52E) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 173 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Automatic cancellation of user registration
s 174 (prev s 52F) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 174 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Automatic cancellation of user registration—certain registered users
s 175 (prev s 52G) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 175 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—registration
div 11.5 hdg (prev div 4.5 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as div 11.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to notify event causing cancellation of user registration
s 176 (prev s 52H) ins A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 176 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unregistered firearms
s 177 (prev s 53) sub A2008-25 s 26
ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 177 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—requirements relating to registered firearms
s 178 (prev s 54) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 178 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—possessing firearm under another licence
s 179 (prev s 55) sub A2008-25 s 26
renum as s 179 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Safe storage of firearms
pt 12 hdg orig pt 12 hdg
om R12 LA s 89
pres pt 12 hdg
(prev pt 5 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 27
renum as pt 12 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—failing to comply with storage requirements
s 180 (prev s 62) sub A2008-25 s 28
renum as s 180 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—storage requirements for category A, category B and paintball
s 181 hdg (prev s 63 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 29
s 181 (prev s 63) am A2008-25 s 29, s 30
renum as s 181 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—storage requirements for category C, D and H licences
s 182 hdg (prev s 64 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 31
s 182 (prev s 64) am A2008-25 s 31, s 32
renum as s 182 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2022-2 s 35, s 36; ss renum
R62 LA
Seizure of firearms if storage requirements not met
s 183 (prev s 65) renum as s 183 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Firearms dealers
pt 13 hdg (prev pt 6 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 33
renum as pt 13 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 13.1 hdg (prev div 6.1 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person—pt 13
s 184 (prev s 65A) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as s 184 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Licences and licensed firearms dealers
div 13.2 hdg (prev div 6.2 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—firearms dealers to be licensed
s 185 (prev s 66) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 185 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Information about close associates of certain firearms dealers
s 186 (prev s 66A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 186 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of prohibited person for licensed firearms dealers
s 187 (prev s 66B) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 187 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited—application
s 188 (prev s 66C) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 188 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Registrar’s statement whether person prohibited
s 189 (prev s 66D) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 189 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—prohibited person not to be involved in firearms dealing business
s 190 (prev s 66E) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 190 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—restrictions on acquisition and disposal of firearms by firearms
s 191 (prev s 67) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 191 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Licensed firearms dealers—records and returns
div 13.3 hdg (prev div 6.3 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 33
renum as div 13.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—div 13.3
s 192 (prev s 67A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 192 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def acquire ins A2008-25 s 34
def dispose ins A2008-25 s 34
Offence—records generally
s 193 (prev s 68) sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 193 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Acquisition and disposal—records
s 194 (prev s 68AA) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 194 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Correction of recorded entries
s 195 (prev s 68A) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 195 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—inspection of records
s 196 (prev s 68B) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 196 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—records of former firearms dealers
s 197 (prev s 68C) ins A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 197 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—monthly returns
s 198 (prev s 69) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1671, amdt 1.1672
sub A2008-25 s 34
renum as s 198 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Additional requirements for firearms dealers
s 199 hdg (prev s 70 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 35
s 199 (prev s 70) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1673, amdt 1.1674;
A2008-25 s 36; ss renum R17 LA
renum as s 199 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2014-18 amdt 3.34; A2025-29
Security of displayed firearms
s 200 orig s 200
renum as s 400
pres s 200
(prev s 71) am A2008-25 s 37
renum as s 200 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Interstate transactions between dealers
s 201 orig s 201
renum as s 401
pres s 201
(prev s 72) renum as s 201 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Enforcement
pt 14 hdg (prev pt 7 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as pt 14 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 14.1 hdg (prev div 7.1 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.1 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Meaning of offence—pt 14
s 202 orig s 202
renum as s 402
pres s 202
(prev s 73) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 202 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
div 14.2 hdg (prev div 7.2 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.2 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Power to enter premises
s 203 orig s 203
renum as s 403
pres s 203
(prev s 74) am A2001-44 amdts 1.1675-1.1677
renum as s 203 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Production of evidence of identity
s 204 orig s 204
renum as s 404
pres s 204
(prev s 74A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 204 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Consent to entry
s 205 orig s 205
renum as s 405
pres s 205
(prev s 75) am A2003-14 amdt 1.57
renum as s 205 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.127
General powers on entry to premises
s 206 orig s 206
renum as s 406
pres s 206
(prev s 75A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 206 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Powers on entry—condition
s 207 orig s 207
renum as s 407
pres s 207
(prev s 75B) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 207 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—noncompliance with directions and requirements
s 208 orig s 208
renum as s 408
pres s 208
(prev s 75C) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 208 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Power to seize things
s 209 orig s 209
renum as s 409
pres s 209
(prev s 75D) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 209 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Receipt for things seized
s 210 orig s 210
renum as s 410
pres s 210
(prev s 75DA) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 210 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Search warrants
div 14.3 hdg (prev div 7.3 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.3 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Warrants generally
s 211 orig s 211
renum as s 411
pres s 211
(prev s 76) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 211 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Warrants—application made other than in person
s 212 orig s 212
renum as s 412
pres s 212
(prev s 76A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 212 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-33 amdt 1.25, amdt 1.26
Search warrants—announcement before entry
s 213 orig s 213
renum as s 413
pres s 213
(prev s 76B) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 213 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.128
Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 213A renum as s 414
Details of search warrant to be given to occupier etc
s 214 orig s 214
renum as s 415
pres s 214
(prev s 76C) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 214 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Occupier entitled to be present during search etc
s 215 orig s 215
renum as s 416
pres s 215
(prev s 76D) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 215 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Things seized
div 14.4 hdg (prev div 7.4 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.4 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Access to things seized
s 216 (prev s 77) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1678, amdt 1.1679
renum as s 216 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Return or forfeiture of things seized
s 217 (prev s 77A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 217 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-22 amdt 1.206; A2015-3 s 38
Enforcement—miscellaneous
div 14.5 hdg (prev div 7.5 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as div 14.5 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Damage etc to be minimised
s 218 (prev s 78) sub A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 218 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Compensation for exercise of enforcement powers
s 219 (prev s 78A) ins A2008-25 s 38
renum as s 219 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences
pt 15 hdg (prev pt 8 hdg) sub A2008-25 s 39
renum as pt 15 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—trafficking firearms
s 220 (prev s 79) ins A2008-25 s 39
renum as s 220 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
(7), (8) exp 15 January 2010 (s 220 (8))
Discharge etc of firearm—public places etc
s 221 (prev s 80) renum as s 221 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Discharge of firearm—general
s 222 (prev s 81) am A2003-31 amdt 1.14
renum as s 222 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner
s 223 hdg (prev s 82 hdg) sub A1998-67 s 18
s 223 (prev s 82) am A1998-67 s 18
renum as s 223 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offences—operation of shooting ranges
s 224 (prev s 82A) ins A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 224 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2011-28 amdt 3.121
Offences—operation of paintball ranges
s 225 (prev s 82B) ins A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 225 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unlawful disposal of firearms
s 226 (prev s 83) sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 226 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unlawful acquisition of firearms
s 227 (prev s 84) sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 227 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—unauthorised manufacture of firearms
s 228 (prev s 84A) ins A2003-31 s 18
sub A2008-25 s 40
renum as s 228 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Use of mail for sending firearms
s 229 (prev s 85) renum as s 229 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Use of mail for sending firearms outside ACT
s 230 (prev s 86) renum as s 230 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Advertising sale of firearms
s 231 (prev s 87) renum as s 231 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Means of delivering possession of firearms
s 232 (prev s 88) renum as s 232 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Transport of firearms and ammunition
s 233 (prev s 89) renum as s 233 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Transporting prohibited firearms or pistols
s 234 (prev s 90) renum as s 234 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Possession of spare barrels for firearms
s 235 (prev s 91) renum as s 235 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
On-the-spot inspection of firearms by police
s 236 (prev s 92) renum as s 236 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—disposal of firearms by unauthorised holders generally
s 237 (prev s 93) sub A2008-25 s 41
renum as s 237 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019-23 ss 42-44
Offence—disposal of inherited firearms
s 238 (prev s 93A) ins A2008-25 s 41
renum as s 238 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2008-36 amdt 1.268; A2019-23 s 45, s 46
Unsafe firearms
s 239 (prev s 94) renum as s 239 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.70
Shortening firearms
s 240 (prev s 95) renum as s 240 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.71, amdt 3.77
Converting firearms
s 241 (prev s 96) renum as s 241 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Restrictions where alcohol or other drugs concerned
s 242 (prev s 97) am A2008-25 s 42
renum as s 242 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2017-9 s 9, s 10
Offence—selling ammunition generally
s 243 (prev s 98) am A2003-31 amdt 1.15
sub A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 243 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—sale of ammunition by licensed firearms dealers
s 244 (prev s 98A) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 244 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—sale of ammunition by authorised club members
s 245 (prev s 98B) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 245 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—selling ammunition to people from outside ACT
s 246 (prev s 98C) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 246 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—selling ammunition for starting pistols
s 247 (prev s 98D) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 247 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—acquiring ammunition
s 248 (prev s 99) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1680, amdt 1.1681; ss renum
R3 LA (see A2001-44 amdt 1.1682)
sub A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 248 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Offence—possessing ammunition generally
s 249 (prev s 99A) ins A2008-25 s 43
renum as s 249 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2019-23 ss 47-50
Modification of firearms
s 250 (prev s 100) renum as s 250 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2013-44 amdt 3.72, amdt 3.77; A2025-29 amdt 3.130
Approval of modifications
s 251 (prev s 101) renum as s 251 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2025-29 amdt 3.131, amdt 3.132
Offences—defacing, altering and removing identification marks
s 252 (prev s 102) sub A2008-25 s 44
renum as s 252 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pawning of firearms
s 253 (prev s 103) renum as s 253 R17 LA (see A2008-25
Production of licence or permit on demand
s 254 (prev s 104) renum as s 254 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2009-49 amdt 3.69; A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2025-29
amdt 3.133
Requirement to notify change of address
s 255 (prev s 106) renum as s 255 R17 LA (see A2008-25
Misuse of licences and permits
s 256 (prev s 108) am A2004-15 amdt 2.76, amdt 2.77; pars renum
R11 LA (see A2004-15 amdt 2.78)
renum as s 256 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2025-29 amdt 3.134
Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms
s 257 (prev s 110) sub A2008-25 s 46
renum as s 257 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Notification and review of decisions
pt 16 hdg (prev pt 10 hdg) renum as pt 16 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25
Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 16
s 258 (prev s 113) am A2003-31 amdts 1.16-1.18; pars renum R7 LA
(see A2003-31 amdt 1.19
sub A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 258 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Review of decisions
s 259 (prev s 113A) ins A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 259 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
om A2008-36 amdt 1.269
Reviewable decision notices
s 260 (prev s 114) am A2003-31 amdt 1.20
sub A2008-25 s 48
renum as s 260 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Applications for review
s 260A (prev s 114A) renum as s 260A R17 LA
ins A2008-36 amdt 1.269
Miscellaneous provisions
pt 17 hdg (prev pt 11 hdg) renum as pt 17 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25
Disclosure by health professionals of certain information
s 261 (prev s 115) sub A2003-31 s 19
am A2006-46 amdt 2.19
renum as s 261 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Destruction or disposal of seized or surrendered firearms
s 262 hdg sub A2022-2 s 37
s 262 (prev s 116) sub A2008-25 s 49
renum as s 262 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2017-9 s 11; A2022-2 s 38, s 39; ss renum R60 LA
Disposal of uncollected firearms
s 263 (prev s 117) renum as s 263 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2025-29 amdt 3.135
Amnesty concerning firearm frames and receivers
s 263A ins A2013-50 s 27
exp 6 January 2015 (s 263A (5))
Certificates of safety
s 264 (prev s 118) renum as s 264 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2025-29 amdt 3.136
Acts and omissions of representatives
s 265 (prev s 119) sub A2004-15 amdt 1.17
renum as s 265 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Third-party interests—complaints to registrar
s 266 (prev s 120) renum as s 266 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; A2016-18 amdt 2.4
Investigations
s 267 (prev s 121) renum as s 267 R17 LA (see A2008-25
am A2013-44 amdt 3.77; R64 LA; A2025-29 amdt 3.138
Offences by corporations
s 268 (prev s 122) am A2001-44 amdt 1.1687, amdt 1.1688;
A2008-25 s 50
renum as s 268 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Evidentiary certificates
s 269 (prev s 124) am A2004-15 amdt 2.80
sub A2008-25 s 51
renum as s 269 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2018-1 s 16
Determination of fees
s 270 (prev s 125) sub A2001-44 amdt 1.1691; A2008-25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 270 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Approved forms
s 271 (prev s 125A) ins A2001-44 amdt 1.1691
sub A2008-25 amdt 1.10
renum as s 271 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Regulation-making power
s 272 hdg (prev s 126 hdg) sub A2001-44 amdt 1.1692
s 272 (prev s 126) am A2001-44 amdts 1.1693-1.1697, amdt 1.1699;
pars renum R3 LA (see A2001-44 amdt 1.1698); pars renum
R4 LA; A2003-31 s 20, s 21; A2004-7 amdt 1.3; A2008-25
ss 52-56; ss and pars renum R17 LA
renum as s 272 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2013-12 s 38; A2025-29 amdt 4.75
Licensing of entities to operate approved shooting ranges
s 273 (prev s 128) sub A2008-25 s 57
renum as s 273 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014-18 amdt 3.35
Licensing of entities to operate approved paintball ranges
s 274 (prev s 129) sub A2003-31 s 22
mod SL2003-28 reg 6 (as am SL2004-3 reg 4) (exp 1 July
2004 see SL2003-28 reg 4)
ins A2008-25 s 57
renum as s 274 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
am A2014-18 amdt 3.35
Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for
sport or target shooting
s 275 ins A2009-44 amdt 1.26
Transitional
pt 20 hdg renum as pt 25 hdg
Transitional
pt 25 hdg (prev pt 20 hdg) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as pt 25 hdg R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Definitions—pt 25
s 400 (prev s 200) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 400 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
def commencement day ins A2008-25 s 58
def pre-commencement Act ins A2008-25 s 58
Pre-commencement Act partnerships
s 401 (prev s 201) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 401 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act—fit and proper
s 402 (prev s 202) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 402 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act applications for licences
s 403 (prev s 203) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 403 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act applications for permits
s 404 (prev s 204) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 404 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act licences
s 405 (prev s 205) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 405 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act minor’s firearms permits
s 406 (prev s 206) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 406 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act internationally protected people temporary licences
s 407 (prev s 207) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 407 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act international visitors temporary permits
s 408 (prev s 208) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 408 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act—suspensions
s 409 (prev s 209) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 409 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act—applications for registration of firearm
s 410 (prev s 210) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 410 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act—register
s 411 (prev s 211) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 411 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act—endorsement of licences
s 412 (prev s 212) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 412 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Pre-commencement Act certificates
s 413 (prev s 213) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 413 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Transitional meaning of parental responsibility
s 414 (prev s 213A) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 414 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008-19, s 2 and
CN2008-13)
Transitional regulations
s 415 (prev s 214) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 415 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Expiry—pt 25
s 416 (prev s 215) ins A2008-25 s 58
renum as s 416 R17 LA (see A2008-25 amdt 1.12)
Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for
sport or target shooting
s 416A ins as mod SL2008-55 s 81
mod lapsed 25 November 2009 (SL2008-55 s 81 om by
A2009-44 amdt 1.27)
COVID-19 emergency response
pt 26 hdg ins A2020-11 amdt 1.34
exp 29 December 2022 (s 417 (6))
Declaration—COVID-19 emergency response
s 417 ins A2020-11 amdt 1.34
am A2020-14 amdt 1.68, amdt 1.69
exp 29 December 2022 (s 417 (6))
Expiry—pt 26
s 418 ins A2020-11 amdt 1.34
om A2020-14 amdt 1.70
Prohibited firearms
sch 1 hdg am A2008-25 amdt 1.11
sch 1 am A2008-25 ss 59-67; items renum R17 LA; SL2010-19 s 4;
SL2013-29 s 4; items renum R35 LA; A2016-48 s 36;
A2018-1 s 17
Exemptions from Act
sch 2 note ins A2003-31 amdt 1.21
sch 2 am A2003-31 s 23
sub A2008-25 s 68
am A2009-19 s 29; items renum R21 LA; A2020-19 ss 4-6;
items renum R59 LA
Amounts of compensation
sch 2A ins A1997-12 s 5
Licence categories and authority conferred
sch 3 om A1999-29 sch
ins A2008-25 s 68
am A2017-9 s 12; A2017-16 ss 4-10
Reviewable decisions
sch 4 ins A2008-25 s 68
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.270
item 43, item 44 exp 15 January 2010 (s 416 (2))
am A2010-51 s 5; items renum R28 LA
dict ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-36 amdt 1.271, amdt 1.272; A2009-20 amdt 3.77;
A2009-49 amdt 3.70; A2010-40 amdt 1.24; A2011-22
amdt 1.207; A2011-52 amdt 3.98; A2013-44 amdt 3.73,
amdt 3.74; A2015-33 amdt 1.86; A2017-4 amdt 3.64;
A2018-32 amdt 3.11; A2025-29 amdt 3.139
def acquire ins A2008-25 s 69
def acquirer ins A2008-25 s 69
def active sub A2003-31 s 4
def adult firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def airgun ins A2008-25 s 69
def ammunition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved ins A2003-31 amdt 1.1
def approved club sub A2003-31 amdt 1.1
def approved firearms event ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved firearms training course ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved paintball competition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved paintball range ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved reason ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved shooting competition ins A2008-25 s 69
def approved shooting range ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised club member ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised instructor ins A2008-25 s 69
def authorised period ins A2008-25 s 69
def barrel length ins A2003-31 s 5
def blank fire firearm reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
sub A2011-3 amdt 3.209
def buy ins A2008-25 s 69
def category ins A2008-25 s 69
def category A firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category B firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category C firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category D firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def category H firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def close associate ins A2008-25 s 69
def coach ins A2020-19 s 7
def composite entity ins A2008-25 s 69
def composite entity firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def connected ins A2008-25 s 69
def corrections officer ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding law ins A2008-25 s 69
def corresponding order sub A2001-90 amdt 1.64
om A2016-43 amdt 2.18
def dispose ins A2008-25 s 69
def domestic violence offence ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-46 amdt 3.36
om A2016-43 amdt 2.18
def employed ins A2008-25 s 69
def employee ins A2008-25 s 69
def executive officer ins A2008-25 s 69
def explosive sub A2004-7 amdt 1.2
def family violence offence ins A2016-43 amdt 2.19
def final protection order ins A2016-43 amdt 2.19
def firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def firearm part ins A2008-25 s 69
def firearms dealer ins A2008-25 s 69
def firearm part am A2013-50 s 28
def foreign acquirer ins A2008-25 s 69
def foreign firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def genuine reason ins A2008-25 s 69
def genuine reason of international visitor ins A2008-25
s 69
def government agency reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
am A2025-29 amdt 3.140
def head reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
am A2011-22 amdt 1.208
def imitation firearm ins A2016-48 s 37
def inoperable firearm reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
om A2013-44 amdt 3.75
def interim protection order ins A2001-90 amdt 1.65
am A2005-13 amdt 1.36
am A2008-46 amdt 3.37
sub A2016-43 amdt 2.20
def interstate licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def licence reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def licensee reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def local licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def minors firearms licence ins A2008-25 s 69
def occupier ins A2008-25 s 69
def offence ins A2008-25 s 69
def owner and user particulars ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball activity ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball marker ins A2008-25 s 69
def paintball range operator ins A2008-25 s 69
def parental responsibility ins A2008-25 s 69
note 2 exp 15 January 2009 (s 416 (1) but see A2008-19,
s 2 and CN2008-13)
def participating ins A2020-19 s 7
def permit reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def permit-holder ins A2008-25 s 69
def permit to acquire ins A2008-25 s 69
def photograph ins A2008-25 s 69
def pistol reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def possession ins A2008-25 s 69
def premises reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def principal ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited person ins A2008-25 s 69
def prohibited pistol ins A2008-25 s 69
def protection order ins A2001-90 amdt 1.66
am A2005-13 amdt 1.36
am A2008-46 amdt 3.38
om A2016-43 amdt 2.21
def public place am A2002-30 amdt 3.371
def recognised FVO ins A2016-43 amdt 2.22
def register reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def registered reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def registered firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered owner ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered premises ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered principal ins A2008-25 s 69
def registered user ins A2008-25 s 69
def registrar reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def responsible person ins A2008-25 s 69
def reviewable decision ins A2008-25 s 69
sub A2008-36 amdt 1.273
def security organisation ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2013-44 amdt 3.76
def sell ins A2008-25 s 69
def shooting gallery reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def starting pistol reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
def successfully appealed against reloc to s 19 (2) A2017-4
amdt 3.65
def suppressor ins A2018-1 s 18
def temporarily store ins A2008-25 s 69
am A2008-36 amdt 1.274
def temporary international firearms licence ins A2008-25
s 69
def unregulated firearm ins A2008-25 s 69
def use reloc from s 4 A2008-25 s 6
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
for
17 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998
A1997-12 amendments by
A1997-12
R1 (RI)
17 May 1997–
22 Dec 1998
A1997-12 reissue of
printed version
R1A
23 Dec 1998–
30 Sept 1999
A1998-67 amendments by
A1998-67
30 Apr 2000
1 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001
A1999-29 amendments by
A1999-29
R2 (RI)
1 Oct 1999–
11 Sept 2001
A1999-29 reissue of
printed version
26 Oct 2001
12 Sept 2001–
26 Mar 2002
A2001-90 amendments by
A2001-44
27 Mar 2002
27 Mar 2002–
16 Sept 2002
A2001-90 amendments by
A2001-90
R5 (RI)
23 Oct 2002
17 Sept 2002–
27 Mar 2003
A2002-30 amendments by
A2002-30
28 Mar 2003
28 Mar 2003–
A2003-14 amendments by
A2003-14
1 July 2003–
28 Aug 2003
A2003-31 amendments by
A2003-31
29 Aug 2003
29 Aug 2003–
19 Jan 2004
A2003-31 modification by
SL2003-28
for
20 Jan 2004
20 Jan 2004–
4 Apr 2004
A2003-31 amendment by
SL2004-3 to
modification by
SL2003-28
5 Apr 2004
5 Apr 2004–
8 Apr 2004
A2004-7 amendments by
A2004-7
9 Apr 2004
9 Apr 2004–
A2004-15 amendments by
A2004-15
2 July 2004–
24 Mar 2005
A2004-15 commenced
R13*
25 Mar 2005
25 Mar 2005–
A2005-13 amendments by
A2005-13
2 June 2006–
17 Nov 2006
A2006-23 amendments by
A2006-23
18 Nov 2006
18 Nov 2006–
1 Jan 2009
A2006-46 amendments by
A2006-46
2 Jan 2009
2 Jan 2009–
14 Jan 2009
A2008-46 commenced
15 Jan 2009
15 Jan 2009–
1 Feb 2009
A2008-25,
modifications by
SL2008-55 and
general
renumbering
2 Feb 2009
2 Feb 2009–
29 Mar 2009
A2008-36
30 Mar 2009
30 Mar 2009–
21 Sept 2009
A2008-46
22 Sept 2009
22 Sept 2009–
28 Sept 2009
A2009-20 amendments by
A2009-20
29 Sept 2009
29 Sept 2009–
24 Nov 2009
A2009-20 amendments by
A2009-19
25 Nov 2009
25 Nov 2009–
16 Dec 2009
A2009-44 amendments by
A2009-44
for
17 Dec 2009
17 Dec 2009–
15 Jan 2010
A2009-49 amendments by
A2009-49
16 Jan 2010
16 Jan 2010–
A2009-49 commenced
28 May 2010–
27 Sept 2010
SL2010-19 amendments by
SL2010-19
28 Sept 2010
28 Sept 2010–
5 Oct 2010
A2010-30 amendments by
A2010-30
6 Oct 2010
6 Oct 2010–
15 Dec 2010
A2010-40 amendments by
A2010-40
16 Dec 2010
16 Dec 2010–
28 Feb 2011
A2010-51 amendments by
A2010-51
1 Mar 2011
1 Mar 2011–
A2011-3 amendmenst by
A2011-3
1 July 2011–
20 Sept 2011
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-22
21 Sept 2011
21 Sept 2011–
11 Dec 2011
A2011-28 amendments by
A2011-28
12 Dec 2011
12 Dec 2011–
23 Apr 2013
A2011-52 amendments by
A2011-52
24 Apr 2013
24 Apr 2013–
24 Nov 2013
A2013-12 amendments by
A2013-12
25 Nov 2013
25 Nov 2013–
25 Nov 2013
A2013-44 amendments by
A2013-44
26 Nov 2013
26 Nov 2013–
5 Jan 2014
SL2013-29 amendments by
SL2013-29
6 Jan 2014
6 Jan 2014–
A2013-50 amendments by
A2013-50
10 June 2014–
6 Jan 2015
A2014-18 amendments by
A2014-18
7 Jan 2015
7 Jan 2015–
2 Mar 2015
A2014-18 expiry of
provision (s
263A)
for
R39 (RI)
3 Mar 2015–
A2015-3 amendments by
A2015-3
R40 (RI)
11 June 2015–
13 Oct 2015
A2015-3 amendments by
A2014-59
R41 (RI)
14 Oct 2015–
4 Nov 2015
A2015-33 amendments by
A2015-33
R42 (RI)
5 Nov 2015–
6 Nov 2015
A2015-40 amendments by
A2015-40
R43 (RI)
7 Nov 2015–
8 Dec 2015
A2015-45 amendments by
A2015-45
R44 (RI)
9 Dec 2015–
26 Apr 2016
A2015-50 amendments by
A2015-50
27 Apr 2016
27 Apr 2016–
A2016-18 amendments by
A2016-18
for
29 June 2016–
23 Aug 2016
A2016-37 amendments by
A2016-37
24 Aug 2016
24 Aug 2016–
8 Mar 2017
A2016-48 amendments by
A2016-48
9 Mar 2017
9 Mar 2017–
5 Apr 2017
A2017-4 amendments by
A2017-4
6 Apr 2017
6 Apr 2017–
30 Apr 2017
A2017-9 amendments by
A2017-9
1 May 2017–
A2017-9 amendments by
A2016-43
15 June 2017–
28 Feb 2018
A2017-16 amendments by
A2017-16
1 Mar 2018
1 Mar 2018–
22 Oct 2018
A2018-1 amendments by
A2018-1
23 Oct 2018
23 Oct 2018–
21 Nov 2018
A2018-33 amendments by
A2018-33
22 Nov 2018
22 Nov 2018–
20 Dec 2018
A2018-42 amendments by
A2018-42
21 Dec 2018
21 Dec 2018–
14 Aug 2019
A2018-42 amendments by
A2018-32
15 Aug 2019
15 Aug 2019–
7 Apr 2020
A2019-23 amendments by
A2019-23
8 Apr 2020
8 Apr 2020–
A2020-11 amendments by
A2020-11
14 May 2020–
A2020-14 amendments by
A2020-14
28 May 2020–
30 Mar 2022
A2020-19 amendments by
A2020-19
31 Mar 2022
31 Mar 2022–
29 Dec 2022
A2022-2 amendments by
A2022-2
30 Dec 2022
30 Dec 2022–
29 Mar 2023
A2022-2 expiry of
provisions (pt
26)
6 Renumbered provisions
for
30 Mar 2023
30 Mar 2023–
A2022-2 amendments by
A2022-2
15 May 2025–
15 Nov 2025
A2024-11 amendments by
A2024-11
6 Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001, in R17 (see Firearms
Amendment Act 2008 A2008-25, amdt 1.12). Details of renumbered provisions are
shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered
provisions, see R17.