121Application of amendments to section 35

121 Application of amendments to section 35 (1) The amendments made to section 35 by the amending Act do not apply in relation to an application for a permit that was made, but not decided, before the commencement. (2) Section 35, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply in relation to an application mentioned in subsection (1). (3) In this section: amending Act means the Attorney-General and Police Legislation Amendment Act 2025. commencement means the commencement of section 4 of the amending Act.

Firearms Act 1997 126 1 A machine gun, sub-machine gun or other firearm capable of propelling projectiles in rapid succession during one pressure of the trigger. 2 A self-loading rimfire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this Schedule). 3 A self-loading centre-fire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this Schedule). 4 A self-loading or pump action shotgun (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this Schedule). 5 A self-loading centre-fire rifle of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes. 6 A self-loading shotgun of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes. 7 A firearm that substantially duplicates in appearance (regardless of calibre or manner of operation) a firearm mentioned in item 1, 5 or 6. 8 A shotgun fitted with or designed to be fitted with a drum magazine of the "Striker 12" assault shotgun type or any similar weapon. 9 A firearm to which there is attached an article or device capable of muffling, reducing or stopping the noise created by firing the firearm. 10 A firearm, not being a pistol, fitted with a stock that is specially designed so as to be readily detachable, or to operate on a swivel, folding or telescopic basis. 11 A firearm made up in the form of a stylographic or propelling pen or pencil, capable of being used for the discharge of gas, bullets, shot, dye or pyrotechnic flares. 12 A firearm capable of discharging, in any way: (a) an irritant matter in liquid, powder, gas or chemical form; or (b) a pyrotechnic flare or dye, other than a distress signal device. 13 A firearm that substantially duplicates in appearance a walking stick or walking cane.

Firearms Act 1997 127 14 A cannon or other weapon by whatever name known of a type that will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and that has a barrel with a bore in excess of 10 gauge. 15 A firearm or part that has a dimension less than the minimum dimension prescribed for the firearm or part.

Firearms Act 1997 128 Air rifles Rimfire rifles, other than self-loading Shotguns, other than pump action or self-loading Shotgun and rimfire rifle combinations

Firearms Act 1997 129 Muzzle-loading firearms Centre-fire rifles, other than self-loading Shotgun and centre-fire rifle combinations

Firearms Act 1997 130 Self-loading rimfire rifles with magazine capacity of no more than 10 rounds Self-loading shotguns with magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds Pump action shotguns with magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds Firearms designed to discharge tranquillisers Paintball firearms