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Arms Act 1983

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50CA: Unlawful possession of prohibited ammunition

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"Having banned bullets without permission is against the law"

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You commit an offence if you have prohibited ammunition and are not allowed to have it. You can be imprisoned for up to 2 years if you are found guilty. The Arms Act 1983 decides who is allowed to have prohibited ammunition.

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Part 8Offences
Offences

50CAUnlawful possession of prohibited ammunition

  1. A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years if the person—

  2. is in possession of prohibited ammunition; and
    1. is not authorised or permitted expressly by or pursuant to this Act to be in possession of the prohibited ammunition.

      Notes
      • Section 50CA: inserted, on , by section 77 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).