36Firearms collections

36 Firearms collections

36 Firearms collections

(1) Without limiting the conditions to which a firearms collector licence may be subject, any such licence is subject to the condition that the licensee must comply with any applicable requirements of Part 10 (Participation requirements for club members).

(2) In accordance with section 20 (a) of the Act, a firearms collector licence is subject to the condition that any prohibited firearm (being a rifle to which a category D licence applies) that is part of the collection must be rendered permanently incapable of being fired, in the following manner—

(a) a bore diameter mild steel rod must be inserted into the barrel of the firearm extending for the full length of the barrel,

(b) the steel rod must be fully welded to—

(i) the muzzle and finished flush, and

(ii) the chamber of the firearm (if applicable),

(c) the barrel must be welded to the receiver to prevent the barrel from being removed,

(d) the firing pin must be removed and the firing pin hole welded closed,

(e) any internal springs or components that can be removed without detracting from the external appearance of the firearm must be removed,

(f) any trigger of the firearm must be welded in a fixed position to prevent the trigger from working,

(g) the internal components of the firearm must (if possible) be welded to prevent the firearm from working,

(h) any bolts and external hammers must be welded in a fixed position,

(i) any other mechanism or action in respect of the firearm must be welded in a closed position to prevent the firearm from working.

(3) In accordance with section 20 (a) of the Act, a firearms collector licence is subject to the condition that any prohibited firearm (being a shotgun to which a category D licence applies) that is part of the collection must be rendered permanently incapable of being fired in the following manner—

(a) a bore diameter mild steel rod must be inserted into the barrel of the firearm for a distance of 5 cm,

(b) the steel rod must be welded flush to the muzzle,