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Arms Bill

General requirements - Requirements for possession of standard firearms, airguns, pistols, restricted weapons, standard magazines, non-restricted parts, ammunition, etc - Requirement for possession of standard firearms and blank-firing guns

15: Defence to prosecution for offence under section 14

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"Defending Yourself Against Charges for Having a Firearm Without Proper Supervision"

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If you are charged with an offence under section 14, you can defend yourself if you prove two things. You must prove the standard firearm was in your possession to use under the supervision of a licensed firearms holder. You must also prove you were supervised by a licensed firearms holder at all times while you had the firearm.

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Requirements for possession of standard firearms, airguns, pistols, restricted weapons, standard magazines, non-restricted parts, ammunition, etc: Requirement for possession of standard firearms and blank-firing guns

15Defence to prosecution for offence under section 14

  1. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under section 14 if the defendant proves—

  2. that the standard firearm was in their possession for use under the immediate supervision of the holder of a firearms licence; and
    1. that at all times while they were in possession of the standard firearm, they were under the immediate supervision of the holder of a firearms licence.