Unlawful Carriage OR Possession of a Firearm OR Airgun OR Pistol OR Prohibited Magazine OR Restricted Weapon OR Explosive - Proving Elements

Question 1

Except for some lawful, proper and sufficient purpose

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Carries

Answer 2

Actually has the weapon on or about him or her

Question 3

Is in possession of

Answer 3

In their possession or under their control.

Question 4

Firearm

Answer 4

Anything from which a shot, bullet, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

Question 5

Airgun

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Pistol

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Prohibited magazine

Answer 7

As defined in Section 2B of the Arms Act 1983.

Question 8

Restricted weapon

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Explosives

Answer 9

Any substance capable of exploding or producing a pyrotechnic effect.