sec.28When and how category H weapon that is a firearm may be worn

sec.28 When and how category H weapon that is a firearm may be worn

A person may wear a category H weapon that is a firearm only if the person has an occupational requirement to wear it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. This section applies to category H weapons that are firearms, whether or not held under a concealable firearms licence, for example, those worn by security guards. A person wearing a category H weapon that is a firearm must comply with subsections (3) to (7) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. The firearm must be carried in a holster that is consistent with the shape and size of the firearm. The holster must— have a retention device that is integrated with the holster, and the device must be engaged; and be designed so that the trigger is not exposed. However, subsection (4) does not apply if— the person is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; and compliance with the subsection is impractical because of the type of sports or target shooting. If the holster is worn in conjunction with a belt, the holster must be securely attached to the belt. The person’s clothes must conceal the holster and firearm. However, subsection (7) does not apply if the person— is performing duties under a security licence (guard) and is wearing clothing that readily identifies the person as a security guard; or is using the firearm on rural land while engaged in primary production; or is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; or is actually performing in— a theatrical production; or a military re-enactment; or a historical demonstration. In this section— retention device , for a holster, means a device designed to secure the firearm in the holster while the device is engaged. safety strap, thumb break, trigger guard lock (sec.28-ssec.1) A person may wear a category H weapon that is a firearm only if the person has an occupational requirement to wear it. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. This section applies to category H weapons that are firearms, whether or not held under a concealable firearms licence, for example, those worn by security guards. (sec.28-ssec.2) A person wearing a category H weapon that is a firearm must comply with subsections (3) to (7) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.3) The firearm must be carried in a holster that is consistent with the shape and size of the firearm. (sec.28-ssec.4) The holster must— have a retention device that is integrated with the holster, and the device must be engaged; and be designed so that the trigger is not exposed. (sec.28-ssec.5) However, subsection (4) does not apply if— the person is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; and compliance with the subsection is impractical because of the type of sports or target shooting. (sec.28-ssec.6) If the holster is worn in conjunction with a belt, the holster must be securely attached to the belt. (sec.28-ssec.7) The person’s clothes must conceal the holster and firearm. (sec.28-ssec.8) However, subsection (7) does not apply if the person— is performing duties under a security licence (guard) and is wearing clothing that readily identifies the person as a security guard; or is using the firearm on rural land while engaged in primary production; or is using the firearm for sports or target shooting at an approved range; or is actually performing in— a theatrical production; or a military re-enactment; or a historical demonstration. (sec.28-ssec.9) In this section— retention device , for a holster, means a device designed to secure the firearm in the holster while the device is engaged. safety strap, thumb break, trigger guard lock