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Firearm Offences - NSW Law Articles


Welcome to the New South Wales Firearms Charges page. Everything you need to know about Firearms Charges according to New South Wales law can be found in this section of the website.

    Each criminal law article contains information relating to:

  • What the law states in regard to the Firearms Charge,
  • What the maximum penalty for the Firearms Charge is,
  • What the police and prosecution must prove,
  • Possible defences to the Firearms Charge, and
  • Which court is likely to hear the matter.

Simply click on the law information link that relates to your enquiry.

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Aggravated possesion of unregistered firearm in a public place

Causing danger with firearm or spear gun

Dangerous use of a firearm or spear gun

Firing at dwelling house or buildings

Possess dangerous articles

Possess explosives in a public place

Possess unlicensed firearm

Possessing or making an explosive

Possession of unregistered firearm in a public place

Safe keeping of firearms

Trespassing with firearm or speargun

Unauthorised possession of firearms in aggravated circumstances

Unregistered firearms

Use unlicensed firearm