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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Non-pistol shooting ranges

38XG: Decision on application to have non-pistol shooting range enrolled

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"Can a shooting range be approved if the rules are followed?"

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The Commissioner must say yes to your application to enrol a non-pistol shooting range if they are happy that you followed the rules in section 38XE. You must also give complete and correct information in your application and when asked for more details under section 38XF(b). The Commissioner checks this before making a decision.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Non-pistol shooting ranges

38XGDecision on application to have non-pistol shooting range enrolled

  1. The Commissioner must grant an application for the enrolment of a non-pistol shooting range if the Commissioner is satisfied that—

  2. the application is made in accordance with section 38XE; and
    1. all information provided in the application, and any information provided in response to a request under section 38XF(b), is complete and correct.

      Notes
      • Section 38XG: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 15).