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i Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 S.R. No. 84/2003 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page 1. Objectives 1 2. Authorising provision 2 3. Commencement 2 4. Principal Regulations 2 5. Substitution in regulation 11 2 6. Substitution in regulation 13 2 7. Insertion of new regulation 17A 2 17A. Reason for which the Chief Commissioner must not issue a General Category Handgun Licence 2 8. Insertion of new regulations 19A, 19B and 19C 3 19A. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of ·38 inch calibre or less 3 19B. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·38 inch calibre but not more than ·45 inch calibre 3 19C. Approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·45 inch calibre 3 9. Substitution in regulation 20 4 10. Insertion of new regulation 22 4 22. Prescribed classes of social worker 4 11. Substitution of Schedule 4 4 12. Substitution of Schedule 5 6 13. Insertion of new Schedules 7, 8 and 9 7 14. Substitution in regulation 11 15 15. Substitution in regulation 13 15 16. Revocation of regulation 17A 15 17. Revocation of regulations 19A, 19B and 19C 15 18. Substitution of Schedule 4 16 19. Substitution of Schedule 5 17 20. Revocation of Schedules 7, 8 and 9 18 21. Expiry 18 ═══════════════ ENDNOTES 19 -- 1 of 20 -- 1 STATUTORY RULES 2003 S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms Act 1996 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations: Dated: 1 July 2003 Responsible Minister: ANDRÉ HAERMEYER Minister for Police and Emergency Services HELEN DOYE Clerk of the Executive Council 1. Objectives The objectives of these Regulations are to amend the Firearms Regulations 1997— (a) to prescribe approved handgun target shooting matches; and (b) to prescribe reasons for which the Chief Commissioner cannot issue a general category handgun licence; and (c) to prescribe fees for the issue and renewal of licences and permits and for other matters; and (d) to prescribe classes of social workers and professional counsellors for the purposes of section 183 of the Firearms Act 1996; and (e) to make various consequential amendments to the regulations. -- 2 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 2 2. Authorising provision These Regulations are made under section 191 of the Firearms Act 1996. 3. Commencement (1) These Regulations, other than regulations 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, come into operation on 1 July 2003. (2) Regulations 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 come into operation on 30 December 2003. 4. Principal Regulations In these Regulations the Firearms Regulations 1997 1 are called the Principal Regulations. 5. Substitution in regulation 11 In regulation 11 of the Principal Regulations, for "$15" substitute "$16". 6. Substitution in regulation 13 In regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations, for ", the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $8" substitute "the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $9". 7. Insertion of new regulation 17A After regulation 17 of the Principal Regulations insert— "17A. Reason for which the Chief Commissioner must not issue a General Category Handgun Licence For the purposes of section 17(d) of the Act, if a person has relinquished a handgun licence and has received compensation for the surrender of the handguns held under that licence, the Chief Commissioner must not issue a general category handgun licence to that person for a period of five years from r. 2 -- 3 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 3 the date of that relinquishment and surrender.". 8. Insertion of new regulations 19A, 19B and 19C After regulation 19 of the Principal Regulations insert— '19A. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of ·38 inch calibre or less For the purposes of the definition of "approved handgun target shooting match" in section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of ·38 inch calibre or less are those described in Schedule 7. 19B. Prescribed approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·38 inch calibre but not more than ·45 inch calibre For the purposes of the definition of "approved handgun target shooting match" in section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·38 inch calibre but not more than ·45 inch calibre are those described in Schedule 8. 19C. Approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·45 inch calibre For the purposes of the definition of "approved handgun target shooting match" in section 3(1) of the Act, the classes of approved handgun target shooting matches for general category handguns of more than ·45 inch calibre are those described in Schedule 9.'. r. 8 -- 4 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 4 9. Substitution in regulation 20 (1) Insert the following heading to regulation 20 of the Principal Regulations— "Prescribed purposes for applying for longarm and general category handgun licences". (2) In regulation 20(4) of the Principal Regulations, for "handgun" (wherever occurring) substitute "general category handgun". 10. Insertion of new regulation 22 After regulation 21 of the Principal Regulations insert— "22. Prescribed classes of social worker For the purposes of section 183(4) of the Act, the following class of person is prescribed— a person who is a member of, or who is eligible for membership of, the Australian Association of Social Workers.". 11. Substitution of Schedule 4 For Schedule 4 to the Principal Regulations substitute— "SCHEDULE 4 FEE FOR ISSUE OR RENEWAL OF LICENCES Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Longarm licence for category A longarms $28 $52 Longarm licence for category B longarms $33 $52 r. 9 -- 5 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 5 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Longarm licence for category C longarms $33 $52 Longarm licence for category D longarms $52 $83 Longarm licence for category E longarms $52 $83 General category handgun licence—sport or target shooting or prescribed reason $37 $117 (for a licence to possess, carry or use 20 or less general category handguns) $233 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than 20 general category handguns) General category handgun licence—security guard, prison guard, official or commercial purpose $62 $103 (for a licence to possess, carry or use 20 or less general category handguns) $206 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than 20 general category handguns) Category E handgun licence $68 $103 Junior licence $11 N/A Category 1 firearms collectors licence $42 $83 Category 2 firearms collectors licence $56 $71 Firearms ammunition collectors licence $21 $42 r. 11 -- 6 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 6 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Firearms heirlooms licence $21 N/A Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B longarms and general category handguns $258 $361 Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B, C, D, E longarms and general category and category E handguns $361 $412 Firearms dealers licence— (a) only repairing category A, B, C, D, E longarms, general category and category E handguns and related parts; (b) only selling ammunition; (c) the activities referred to in both paragraphs (a) and (b) $155 $206 ". 12. Substitution of Schedule 5 For Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations substitute— "SCHEDULE 5 FEE FOR PERMITS Column 1 Type of permit Column 2 Fee Display or theatrical armourer's permit for licensed firearms dealers $31 Display permit for holder of firearms collectors licence or firearms ammunition collectors licence $21 r. 12 -- 7 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 7 Column 1 Type of permit Column 2 Fee Permit for silencer or prescribed items $52 Permits to use firearms held under category 1 firearms collectors licence or general category handguns held under category 2 firearms collectors licence $26 ". 13. Insertion of new Schedules 7, 8 and 9 After Schedule 6 to the Principal Regulations insert— 'SCHEDULE 7 CLASSES OF APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF ·38 INCH OR LESS 1. The match shot with an air pistol at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). 2. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Standard Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). 3. The match shot with a centre fire handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Centre Fire Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). r. 13 -- 8 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 8 4. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "Rapid Fire Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). 5. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "50 Metre Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). 6. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Shooting Sport Federation and which is known as "25 Metre Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). 7. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Open Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation. 8. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Standard Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation. 9. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Modified Division" in the handgun r. 13 -- 9 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 9 shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation. 10. A match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Production Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation. 11. A match shot with a revolver of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary or moving in the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Practical Shooting Confederation and which is known as "Revolver Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Practical Shooting Confederation. 12. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "International Rapid Fire" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 13. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Barricade" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 14. The match shot with a handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that moves across the target area when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Moving Target (Modified)" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). r. 13 -- 10 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 10 15. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Falling Plate" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 16. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Practical Event" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 17. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 200 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Big Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 18. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Small Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 19. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 25 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. r. 13 -- 11 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 11 20. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 21. The match shot with two revolvers of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is either stationary or moving when exposed, which is conducted in a manner consistent with the Rules as accredited by the Single Action Shooting Society and as administered in Australia by SSAA Single Action Shooting Australia and which is known as "One Match" in the handgun target shooting discipline known as Single Action. 22. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 23. The match shot with a centre fire revolver or semi- automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol Unrestricted" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 24. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Police and Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 25. The match shot with a revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and r. 13 -- 12 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 12 which is known as "1500 Match" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 26. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 27. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of ·38 inch or less at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. __________________ r. 13 -- 13 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 13 SCHEDULE 8 CLASSES OF APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF MORE THAN ·38 INCH CALIBRE BUT NOT MORE THAN ·45 INCH 1. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 200 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Big Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 2. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Small Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 3. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 25 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 4. The match shot with a single shot handgun, revolver or semi-automatic handgun of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 100 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. r. 13 -- 14 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 14 5. The match shot with two revolvers of a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of up to 50 metres at a target that is either stationary or moving when exposed, which is conducted in a manner consistent with the Rules as accredited by the Single Action Shooting Society and as administered in Australia by SSAA Single Action Shooting Australia and which is known as "One Match" in the handgun target shooting discipline known as Single Action. 6. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 7. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·38 inch and not more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. __________________ r. 13 -- 15 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 15 SCHEDULE 9 APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF MORE THAN ·45 INCH 1. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 2. A black powder match shot using a pistol or revolver fired by percussion caps with a calibre of more than ·45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.'. 14. Substitution in regulation 11 In regulation 11 of the Principal Regulations, for "$16" substitute "$15". 15. Substitution in regulation 13 In regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations, for "the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $9" substitute ", the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $8". 16. Revocation of regulation 17A Regulation 17A of the Principal Regulations is revoked. 17. Revocation of regulations 19A, 19B and 19C Regulations 19A, 19B and 19C of the Principal Regulations are revoked. r. 14 -- 16 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 16 18. Substitution of Schedule 4 For Schedule 4 to the Principal Regulations substitute— "SCHEDULE 4 FEE FOR ISSUE OR RENEWAL OF LICENCES Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Longarm licence for category A longarms $27 $50 Longarm licence for category B longarms $32 $50 Longarm licence for category C longarms $32 $50 Longarm licence for category D longarms $50 $80 Longarm licence for category E longarms $50 $80 Handgun licence—sport or target shooting or prescribed reason $32 $100 (for a licence to possess, carry or use 20 or less handguns) $200 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than 20 handguns) Handgun licence—security guard, prison guard, official or commercial purpose $60 $100 (for a licence to possess, carry or use 20 or less handguns) $200 (for a licence to possess, carry or use more than 20 handguns) Junior licence $10 N/A Firearms collectors licence $40 $80 r. 18 -- 17 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 17 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Firearms ammunition collectors licence $20 $40 Firearms heirlooms licence $20 N/A Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B longarms and handguns $250 $350 Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B, C, D, E longarms and handguns $350 $400 Firearms dealers licence— (a) only repairing category A, B, C, D, E longarms, handguns and related parts; (b) only selling ammunition; (c) the activities referred to in both paragraphs (a) and (b) $150 $200 ". 19. Substitution of Schedule 5 For Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations substitute— "SCHEDULE 5 FEE FOR PERMITS Column 1 Type of permit Column 2 Fee Display or theatrical armourer's permit for licensed firearms dealers $30 Display permit for holder of firearms collectors licence or firearms ammunition collectors licence $20 r. 19 -- 18 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 18 Column 1 Type of permit Column 2 Fee Permit for silencer or prescribed items $50 Permits to use firearms held under firearms collectors licence $25 ". 20. Revocation of Schedules 7, 8 and 9 Schedules 7, 8 and 9 to the Principal Regulations are revoked. 21. Expiry These Regulations cease to have any force or effect on 31 December 2003. ═══════════════ r. 20 -- 19 of 20 -- S.R. No. 84/2003 Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003 19 ENDNOTES 1 Reg. 4: S.R. No. 32/1997. Reprinted incorporating amendments as at 3 August 2000. Endnotes -- 20 of 20 --