Sch 3Licence categories and

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 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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.