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Arms Act 1983

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50D: Unlawfully carrying or possessing prohibited firearm in public place

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"Carrying a banned gun in public without a good reason is against the law"

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You commit an offence if you carry or possess a prohibited firearm in a public place without a lawful purpose. You can be imprisoned for up to 5 years if you are convicted. This law applies to every person.

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50DUnlawfully carrying or possessing prohibited firearm in public place

  1. Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years who, without lawful purpose, carries or possesses a prohibited firearm in a public place.

Notes
  • Section 50D: inserted, on , by section 52 of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).
  • Section 50D: amended, on , by section 78 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).