Weapons Prohibition Act 1998
11Genuine reason
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11 Genuine reason
11 Genuine reason
(1) The Commissioner must not issue a permit authorising the possession or use of a prohibited weapon unless the applicant has, in the opinion of the Commissioner, a genuine reason for possessing or using the weapon.
(2) Without limiting the reasons that the Commissioner may be satisfied are genuine reasons, the Commissioner may determine that an applicant has a genuine reason for possessing or using a prohibited weapon if the applicant—
(a) states that he or she intends to possess or use the weapon—
(i) for any one or more of the reasons set out in the Table to this subsection, or
(ii) for any other reason prescribed by the regulations, and
(b) is able to produce evidence to the Commissioner that he or she satisfies the requirements (if any) specified in respect of any such reason.
Table
Reason: recreational/sporting purposes
The applicant must demonstrate that the recreational or sporting activity concerned requires the possession or use of the prohibited weapon for which the permit is sought.Reason: historical re-enactment purposes
The applicant must be a current member of a historic or commemorative club or society approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the regulations and which conducts activities or events requiring the possession or use of the prohibited weapon for which the permit is sought.Reason: business/employment purposes
The applicant must demonstrate that it is necessary in the conduct of the applicant’s business or employment to possess or use the prohibited weapon for which the permit is sought.Reason: film/TV/theatrical purposes
The applicant must demonstrate that the film, television or theatrical activity concerned requires the possession or use of the prohibited weapon for which the permit is sought.Reason: weapons collection
The applicant must—(a) be a current member of a collectors’ club or society approved by the Commissioner in accordance with the regulations, and
(b) demonstrate that the applicant’s weapons collection has a genuine commemorative, historical, thematic or financial value.
Reason: public museum purposes The applicant must demonstrate that the public museum concerned is involved in the collection and display of prohibited weapons.