Presenting A Firearm - Proving Elements

Question 1

Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose

Answer 1

Without legal right or justification, or genuine reasonable excuse in the circumstances.

Question 2

Firearm

Answer 2

Anything from which a shot, bullet, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive (whether or not the firearm, air gun, pistol, or restricted weapon is loaded or capable at the time of the offence of discharging any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile)

Question 2

Presents

Answer 2

Brandishes, deploys or displays in a threatening way.

Question 3

Pistol

Answer 3

Any firearm designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand, including any firearm under 762mm long.

Question 3

Air gun

Answer 3

Anything that is capable of discharging projectiles by the use of gas or compressed air.

Question 4

Restricted weapon

Answer 4

Any weapon declared as a restricted weapon by the Governor-General. E.g., Molotov cocktails.

Question 5

At any other person

Answer 5

Must be another person