Part 8Offences
Offences
52Presenting firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon at other person
Every person commits an offence and is liable on
conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding $10,000, who, except for some lawful and sufficient purpose, presents a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm), airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon (whether or not the firearm, airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon is loaded or capable at the time of the offence of discharging any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile) at any other person.Every person commits an offence and is liable on
conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding $10,000, who, except for some lawful or sufficient purpose, presents at any person anything which, in the circumstances, is likely to lead that person to believe that it is a firearm (other than a prohibited firearm), airgun, pistol, or restricted weapon.
Notes
- Section 52(1): amended, on , by section 79 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).
- Section 52(1): amended, on , by section 55(1) of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).
- Section 52(1): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
- Section 52(2): amended, on , by section 79 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).
- Section 52(2): amended, on , by section 55(2) of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).
- Section 52(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).


