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Arms Bill

Endorsements and permits - Permits to possess - Permit to possess restricted firearm or restricted magazine

207: Issue of permit to possess restricted firearm or restricted magazine

You could also call this:

"Getting a permit to have a restricted firearm or magazine"

You can get a permit to have a restricted firearm or restricted magazine if the chief executive agrees. They must be satisfied that you have a licence that lets you have a restricted firearm or restricted magazine. They must also think it is a good idea for you to have the restricted firearm or restricted magazine.

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Crime and justice > Police and safety

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Part 4Endorsements and permits
Permits to possess: Permit to possess restricted firearm or restricted magazine

207Issue of permit to possess restricted firearm or restricted magazine

A permit to possess a restricted firearm or restricted magazine may be issued if the chief executive is satisfied that—
the applicant holds a licence that bears an endorsement permitting the applicant to possess a restricted firearm or restricted magazine; and
it is appropriate for the applicant to possess the restricted firearm or restricted magazine.