Firearms offences

Question 1

What is the offence title of Unlawful carrying

Answer 1

Unlawful carriage OR Possession of a firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited Magazine OR Restricted Weapon OR Explosive

Question 2

How many elements are in Unlawful carriage OR Possession of a firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited Magazine OR Restricted Weapon OR Explosive

Answer 2

3

Question 3

What are the elements of Unlawful carriage OR Possession of a firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited Magazine OR Restricted Weapon OR Explosive

Answer 3

Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Carries OR Is in possession of

Firearm
OR
Airgun
OR
Pistol
OR
Prohibited Magazine
OR
Restricted Weapon
OR
Explosives

Question 4

What is the definition of “Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose”

Answer 4

Without Legal Right or Justification or genuine reasonable excuse in the circumstances

Question 5

What are the main points in the definition of “Carries”

Answer 5

Actually has the weapon on or about him/her

Question 6

What are the main points in the definition of “Is in the possession of”

Answer 6

possession or control

Question 7

What are the main points in the definition of “Firearm”

Answer 7

Anything
Shot, bullet or other projectile
discharged
force of explosive

Question 8

What are the main points in the definition of “Airgun”

Answer 8

Anything
capable of discharging
projectile
gas or compressed air

Question 9

What are the main points in the definition of “Pistol”

Answer 9

Firearm
Designed or adapted
Held and fired with one arm
Incl any firearm under 762mm

Question 10

What are the main points in the definition of “Explosive”

Answer 10

Any substance
Capable
Exploding or producting a pyrotechnic effect

Question 11

What is the offence title of Discharging a Firearm without reasonable cause

Answer 11

Discharging firearm OR Air gun OR pistol OR restricted weapon in or near a dwelling house OR Public place

Question 12

How many elements are in Discharging firearm OR Air gun OR pistol OR restricted weapon in or near a dwelling house OR Public place

Answer 12

5

Question 13

What are the elements of Discharging firearm OR Air gun OR pistol OR restricted weapon in or near a dwelling house OR Public place

Answer 13

Without reasonable cause

Discharges

A firearm
OR
Airgun
OR
Pistol
OR
Restricted weapon

In or near a dwelling house
OR
in or near a public place

So as to endanger property
OR
So as to endanger any person
OR
So as to annoy any person
OR
So as to frighten any person

Question 14

What are the main points in the definition of “Without reasonable cause”

Answer 14

No genuine or reasonable excuse depending on the circumstances

Question 15

What are the main points in the definition of “Discharges”

Answer 15

Fires, or
releases or
lets go

Question 16

What are the main points in the definition of “In or near a dwelling house”

Answer 16

Inside or near vicinity of a residence or place of abode

Question 17

What is the offence title of presenting a firearm

Answer 17

Presenting a firearm at other person

Question 18

How many elements are in Presenting a firearm at other person

Answer 18

4

Question 19

What are the elements of Presenting a firearm at other person

Answer 19

Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose

Presents

Firearm (other than a prohibited firearm)
OR
Airgun
OR
Pistol
OR
Restricted weapon

At any other person

Question 20

What are the main points in the definition of “Presents”

Answer 20

Brandishes, deploys or displays in a threatening way

Question 21

What are the main points in the definition of “Firearm (other than a prohibited firearm)

Answer 21

Anything from which a shot, bullet, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive
(Whether or not the firearm etc is loaded or capable of discharging any shot etc)