Subdiv 1Making inquiries

Subdivision 1 — Making inquiries

145. Obligation to make inquiries when indicated 73

146. Investigating whether person is fit and proper person 73

147. Request for information or interview 74

148. Evidence that person meets firearm authority health standards 75

149. Division does not limit fit and proper person decision making 76

Subdivision 2 — Matters for consideration

150. General matters for consideration 77

151. Mandatory criminal records check 77

152. Consideration of person’s associates 77

Subdivision 3 — Sufficient grounds for opinion that person not fit and proper

153. Firearm authority health standards 78

154. Violent behaviour, family violence or intimidating behaviour 79

155. Risk of firearm misuse 79

156. Suspicion of threat to public safety 79

157. Commissioner’s discretion not affected 80

Division 3 — Other restrictions and requirements

158. Minimum age restrictions 80

159. Citizenship and residency 80

160. Identity of applicant to be established 81

161. Safety and serviceability of firearm or major firearm part 81

Division 4 — Application and grant

162. Term used: application 82

163. Making an application 82

164. Requirement to provide relevant information 83

165. Photograph and signature of applicant 83

166. Completion of firearm safety training course 84

167. Certificate as to serviceability and safety of firearm or major firearm part 84

168. Refusal of application for failure to comply with requirement 85

169. Grant of application 85

170. Delayed grant for first licence 85

171. Holding more than 1 firearm authority 85

172. Firearm authorities applying to same firearm 86

173. Form of firearm authority 86