0F14 Firearm Offences

Question 1

What is the duration firearms licenses are issued for

Answer 1

10 Years. Can be renewed

Question 2

What are the categories of firearms and how can they be used:

Answer 2

Prohibited firearm

• Semi automatic (Unless below .22 and no more than 10 bullets)
• Pump action shotgun with detach mag OR holds 5+ cartridges

Air guns

• air rifle
• Air pistol
• Use of gas or compressed are any shot

Imitation firearms
- Appearance of a gun weather or not capable of firing

Pistol

• Designed or adapted below 762mm
• Must be fired at a pistol club

Restricted weapon:

• Molotov
• Grenades
• RPGS

Semi Automatic
-.22 or less

Question 3

Define firearms:

Answer 3

Anything from which any shot, bullet or missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive. Includes:

• Anything adapted so that it can fire
• any part gun that can be completed or repaired
• anything which is for the time being dismantled or partially dismantled
• Any especially dangerous air gun

Question 4

How long does a person have to show their firearms license if they do not have it on them at the time, to police:

Answer 4

Seven Days

Question 5

How many days does a firearm holder have to inform police of an address change

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

Define Prohibited firearm:

Answer 6

• Any semi automatic firearm capable of firing greater than .22 rounds or 10 consecutive shots
• Any semi automatic shotgun with a magazine that can hold more than 5 bullets
• A pump action shotgun with a detachable magazine

Question 7

How long do I have to report death or injury by result of using a firearm

Answer 7

As soon as practicable

Question 8

What should I do if a firearm is stolen, lost or destroyed?

Answer 8

Report to police I’m writing

Question 9

What can be demanded from a person in possession of a firearm, pistol, air gun etc

Answer 9

Full name
Address
Date of birth

To anybody in a police uniform or who produces evidence that they are a member of police

If they refuse they are warned.
If they persist in refusals they can be arrested

Question 10

Explain section 18 of the Search and Surveillance act

Answer 10

To be edited

Question 11

What length of arm is considered a Pistol?

Answer 11

762mm

Question 12

What are the Category’s for firearm:

Answer 12

A: All guns. Full license
B. Pistols
C: Collectors guns
D: Dealers