Firearms Act 1997
33APossession and use of firearms by international competitors
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33A Possession and use of firearms by international competitors (1) An international competitor may possess or use a firearm for the sole purpose of competing in an approved shooting competition if he or she is the holder of: (a) a permit; or (b) a corresponding permit; that authorises the possession or use of the firearm for that purpose. (2) Despite section 33, the Commissioner may grant a permit to an international competitor for the sole purpose of competing in an approved shooting competition if: (a) the applicant provides the Commissioner with the prescribed information; and (b) the Commissioner is satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to possess or use a firearm of the category to which the permit relates.