Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 6A

Offence to possess, carry or use an unregistered longarm

6A. Offence to possess, carry or use an unregistered longarm

(1) A person must not possess, carry or use a category A, B, C, D or E longarm or Paintball Marker that is not registered.

Category A or B: For a first offence, 120 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.

For a second or subsequent offence, 1200 penalty units or 10 years imprisonment.

Category C or D: For a first offence, 240 penalty units or 4 years imprisonment.

For a second or subsequent offence, 1200 penalty units or 10 years imprisonment.

Category E: For a first offence, 600 penalty units or 7 years imprisonment.

For a second or subsequent offence, 1200 penalty units or 10 years imprisonment.

Paintball Marker: For a first offence, 120 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment;

For a second or subsequent offence, 1200 penalty units or 10 years imprisonment.

(a) the offence occurred at the time and place alleged.

(b) the offender was the accused

(c) the accused possessed, used or carried a firearm that was not registered

(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Identification dispute.

(d) Lack of intent.

(e) Mental impairment.

(f) Necessity.