Firearms Regulation 2008
49Displaying firearms, reasonable steps in storing—Act,
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49 Displaying firearms, reasonable steps in storing—Act, s 180 (3) A person (other than a firearms dealer) takes reasonable steps in storing a prohibited firearm or any other firearm if— (a) the person complies with the following provisions: (i) for a firearm displayed for a period longer than 30 days— section 50 (Permanent displays) or section 52; (ii) for a firearm displayed for 30 days or less—section 51 (Temporary displays) or section 52; (iii) for a firearm displayed in a wall cabinet—section 52 (Wall displays—Act, s 180 (3)); and (b) if the person is an heirlooms licence holder or a collectors licence holder—the display is authorised under a permit. Example—temporary display of firearms an arms fair where firearms and related items are exhibited and dealt with in accordance with the firearms dealer licence of the permit-holder