55Recognition of interstate minor’s firearms permits

55 Recognition of interstate minor’s firearms permits

55 Recognition of interstate minor’s firearms permits

(1) This clause applies to any person who—

(a) is of or above the age of 12 years (but is under the age of 18 years), and

(b) is a resident of another State or Territory, and

(c) is the holder of the equivalent of a minor’s firearms permit issued under the law in force in that other State or Territory.

(2) A person to whom this clause applies is authorised to possess and use a firearm without the authority of a minor’s firearms permit under the Act, but only for the purposes of—

(a) competing in an approved event, or

(b) receiving safe instruction in the use of the firearm.

(3) A person to whom this clause applies is not authorised to use a firearm unless the person is under the supervision of another person who is authorised to use that firearm with supervision of the person to be as required by clause 156.