Firearms Regulations 2017
Part 6Possession of ammunition
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Part 6—Possession of ammunition 62—Restriction on possession of certain ammunition (1) Pursuant to section 34(4) of the Act, a person must not have possession of a round of ammunition that includes high explosives or that is designed to kill, injure or incapacitate by means of smoke or chemicals. (2) Pursuant to section 34(4) of the Act, a person must not have possession of a round of military ammunition unless— (a) it has been modified so that it is incapable of being fired; or (b) it is of United Nations Hazard classification Code 1.4S and has a calibre of less than 19.1 mm. 63—Return of permit to Registrar A person whose permit to possess ammunition has been suspended or cancelled must immediately return the permit to the Registrar. Maximum penalty: $1 250.