Firearms Act 1997
16BPossession of firearms held under firearms dealer licence
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16B Possession of firearms held under firearms dealer licence The holder of a firearms dealer licence must not permit a person to possess a firearm held under the licence unless: (a) the person is an employee of the holder and holds a firearms employee licence and the firearm is in the possession of the person for a purpose relating to the person's duties as an employee; or (b) the person is a prospective purchaser of the firearm and is under the immediate and continuous supervision of an employee of the holder.