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Arms Act 1983

Shooting clubs and shooting ranges - Compliance

38V: Grant of certification

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"Getting a certificate to run a pistol shooting range"

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If you apply for certification for a pistol shooting range, the Commissioner might say yes. The Commissioner will give you a certificate if your application is granted. You will get this certificate from the Commissioner.

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Part 6Shooting clubs and shooting ranges
Compliance

38VGrant of certification

  1. If the Commissioner grants an application for certification in respect of a pistol shooting range, the Commissioner must issue a certificate to the applicant.

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