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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Non-pistol shooting ranges

38XJ: Cancellation of enrolment

You could also call this:

"When a shooting range isn't safe or following rules, the Commissioner can cancel its enrolment."

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The Commissioner can cancel a non-pistol shooting range's enrolment if you ask them to. The Commissioner can also cancel the enrolment if they think the range is not being used as a non-pistol shooting range anymore. The Commissioner can cancel the enrolment if they believe the range is not being operated safely. The Commissioner can cancel the enrolment if the range operator has not followed an improvement notice issued under section 38XL. The Commissioner has the power to cancel the enrolment if they are not happy with how the range is being operated. You need to follow the rules to keep your enrolment. The Commissioner makes the decision to cancel the enrolment based on certain conditions. The conditions include the range operator's request or the Commissioner's concerns about safety or compliance. The Commissioner's decision is final.

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

38XJCancellation of enrolment

  1. The Commissioner may cancel a non-pistol shooting range’s enrolment if—

  2. the range operator requests the cancellation of the enrolment of the range; or
    1. the Commissioner is satisfied that the range is no longer being operated as a non-pistol shooting range; or
      1. the range is not being operated with proper regard to individual or public safety; or
        1. the range operator has failed to comply with an improvement notice issued under section 38XL.

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