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Firearms Act 2024

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Division 1 — General

Kinds of licence 21
Names of licences 21
Requirement for genuine reason for licence for firearm 21
Requirement for firearm to be suitable and appropriate for authorised use 22
Authorised persons for licence 22
Approved firearms trainers 23
No licence for personal protection 23

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