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Arms Bill

Endorsements and permits - Endorsements - Conditions of endorsement

186: Conditions of endorsement

You could also call this:

"Rules to follow if you have a special permit to own a gun"

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If you have an endorsement to have an arms item, you must do certain things. You must show the arms item to an officer of the Arms Regulator when they ask to see it. You must also let an officer of the Arms Regulator inspect the arms item and where it is kept, and let them enter the premises where it is kept at reasonable times. When an officer of the Arms Regulator comes to inspect, they must tell you who they are and why they are there. They must also show you proof that they are an officer if they are not wearing a uniform. You have to follow these rules if you want to keep your endorsement to have an arms item.

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Part 4Endorsements and permits
Endorsements: Conditions of endorsement

186Conditions of endorsement

  1. An endorsement is granted subject to the conditions that any person who is in possession of an arms item by virtue of the endorsement must—

  2. produce the arms item to an officer of the Arms Regulator on demand; and
    1. permit an officer of the Arms Regulator to inspect the arms item and the place where it is kept, and, for that purpose, to enter at all reasonable times upon the premises where the place is situated.

      1. It is the duty of an officer of the Arms Regulator exercising any power conferred by subsection (1)—

      2. to identify themselves to the person in possession of the arms item; and
        1. to tell the person in possession of the arms item that the power is being exercised under subsection (1); and
          1. if the officer is not in uniform, to produce on initial entry, and, if requested, at any subsequent time, evidence that they are an officer of the Arms Regulator.