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Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents i Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 S.R. No. 154/2003 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Regulation Page 1. Objectives 1 2. Authorising provision 2 3. Commencement 2 4. Principal Regulations 2 5. Revocation of Regulations 2 6. Substitution of fee in regulation 11 2 7. Substitution of fee in regulation 13 2 8. Insertion of new regulation 13A 3 13A. Fee for approvals 3 9. Insertion of new regulation 23 3 23. Specified classes of general category handguns 3 10. Substitution of Schedule 4 3 SCHEDULE 4—Fee for Issue or Renewal of Licences 3 11. Substitution of Schedule 5 6 SCHEDULE 5—Fee for Issue of Permits 6 12. Insertion of new Schedule 5A 7 SCHEDULE 5A—Fee for Issue or Renewal of Approvals 7 13. Substitution of Schedule 7 7 SCHEDULE 7—Classes of Approved Handgun Target Shooting Matches for Handguns of a Calibre of ⋅38 Inch or Less 7 14. Substitution of Schedule 8 13 SCHEDULE 8—Classes of Approved Handgun Target Shooting Matches for Handguns of a Calibre of More Than ⋅38 Inch But Not More Than ⋅45 Inch 13 15. Substitution of Schedule 9 15 SCHEDULE 9—Approved Handgun Target Shooting Matches for Handguns of a Calibre of More Than ⋅45 Inch 15 -- 1 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents Regulation Page ii 16. Insertion of new Schedule 10 16 SCHEDULE 10—Prescribed Classes of General Category Handgun 16 ═══════════════ ENDNOTES 17 -- 2 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents 1 STATUTORY RULES 2003 S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms Act 1996 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations: Dated: 16 December 2003 Responsible Minister: ANDRÉ HAERMEYER Minister for Police and Emergency Services SUDHA KASYNATHAN Acting Clerk of the Executive Council 1. Objectives The objectives of these Regulations are— (a) to amend the Firearms Regulations 1997— (i) to make further provision for approved handgun target shooting matches; and (ii) to make further provision for fees for the issue and renewal of licences and permits; and (iii) to make provision for specified classes of handgun; and (iv) to make provision for other consequential matters; and (b) to revoke the Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 2003. -- 3 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) 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 8, 9, 11(2) and (3), 12 and 16, come into operation on 28 December 2003. (2) Regulations 8, 9, 11(2) and (3), 12 and 16 come into operation on 1 January 2004. 4. Principal Regulations In these Regulations the Firearms Regulations 1997 1 are called the Principal Regulations. 5. Revocation of Regulations The Firearms (Handgun Control) Regulations 20032 are revoked. 6. Substitution of fee in regulation 11 In regulation 11 of the Principal Regulations, for "$16" substitute "$18". 7. Substitution of fee in regulation 13 In regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations, for "the fee for a permit to acquire a firearm is $9" substitute— "— (a) the fee for a permit to acquire a longarm is $9; and (b) the fee for a permit to acquire a handgun is $35". r. 2 -- 4 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 3 8. Insertion of new regulation 13A After regulation 13 of the Principal Regulations insert— "13A. Fee for approvals The fee payable for the issue of an approval listed in Column 1 of the Table in Schedule 5A is the corresponding fee set out in Column 2 of the Table.". 9. Insertion of new regulation 23 After regulation 22 of the Principal Regulations insert— '23. Specified classes of general category handguns For the purposes of paragraph (a) of the definition of "specified class of handgun" in section 16(9) of the Act, the classes of general category handgun that are prescribed are set out in Schedule 10.'. 10. 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 $32 $58 Longarm licence for category B longarms $37 $58 r. 8 -- 5 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 4 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Longarm licence for category C longarms $37 $58 Longarm licence for category D longarms $58 $93 Longarm licence for category E longarms $58 $93 General category handgun licence—sport or target shooting or prescribed reason $45 $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 $70 $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). Category E handgun licence $68 $103 Junior licence $12 N/A Category 1 firearms collectors licence $47 $93 r. 10 -- 6 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 5 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate Category 2 firearms collectors licence $56 $71 Firearms ammunition collectors licence $23 $47 Firearms heirlooms licence $23 N/A Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B longarms and general category handguns $292 $408 Firearms dealers licence—dealing in category A, B, C, D, E longarms and general category and category E handguns $408 $467 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; $175 $233 r. 10 -- 7 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 6 Column 1 Type of licence Column 2 Fee for Natural Person Column 3 Fee for Body Corporate (c) the activities referred to in both paragraphs (a) and (b) ". 11. Substitution of Schedule 5 (1) For Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations substitute— "SCHEDULE 5 FEE FOR ISSUE OF PERMITS Column 1 Type of permit Column 2 Fee Display or theatrical armourer's permit for licensed firearms dealers $35 Display permit for holder of firearms collectors licence or firearms ammunition collectors licence $23 Permit for silencer or prescribed items $58 Permits to use firearms held under category 1 firearms collectors licence or general category handguns held under category 2 firearms collectors licence $29 ". (2) At the end of Column 1 of Schedule 5 of the Principal Regulations insert— "Permit under section 58A to carry or use general category handguns during probationary period". (3) At the end of Column 2 of Schedule 5 of the Principal Regulations insert— "$75". r. 11 -- 8 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 7 12. Insertion of new Schedule 5A After Schedule 5 to the Principal Regulations insert— "SCHEDULE 5A FEE FOR ISSUE OR RENEWAL OF APPROVALS Column 1 Type of approval Column 2 Fee Approval for handgun target shooting club $127 Approval for firearms collectors club $127 ". 13. Substitution of Schedule 7 For Schedule 7 to the Principal Regulations substitute— '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). r. 12 -- 9 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 8 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). 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 r. 13 -- 10 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 9 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 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. 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 when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts and as administered in Australia by the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts Australia and which is known as "Open Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts. 13. 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 when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts and as administered in Australia by the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts Australia and which is known as "Limited Division" in the handgun shooting discipline r. 13 -- 11 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 10 known as International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts. 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 is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council of Pistol Australia in the "Unlimited Centrefire Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 15. 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 of Pistol Australia in the "Unlimited Rimfire Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 16. 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 of Pistol Australia in the "Stock Firearm Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 17. 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 of Pistol Australia in the "Production Firearm Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). 18. 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 of Pistol Australia in the "Production Rimfire Division" in the handgun shooting discipline known as International 1920 Match (or NRA Action Match). r. 13 -- 12 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 11 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 200 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Big Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Small Bore" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 21. 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Air Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 22. 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 23. 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 the SSAA Single Action Shooting Australia and which is known as "One Match" in the handgun target shooting discipline known as Single Action. r. 13 -- 13 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 12 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 25. 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol Unrestricted" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 26. The match shot with a 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Service Pistol 25 Yards" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 27. 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 Rules Committee of the Australian Police Pistol Association and which is known as "Police and Service Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 28. 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 of Pistol Australia and which is known as "1500 Match" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Service Pistol. 29. 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 of Pistol Australia and is known as "25 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. r. 13 -- 14 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 13 30. 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 50 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council of Pistol Australia and is known as "50 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 31. An international black powder match, including such matches as the "Mariette", the "Colt", the "Kuchenreuter", the "Cominazzo" and the "Tanzutsu", shot with a muzzle loading pistol or revolver fired with percussion caps or by a handgun using a flintlock or matchlock firing mechanism with 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 Muzzle Loaders Association International Committee and as administered in Australia by the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.'. 14. Substitution of Schedule 8 For Schedule 8 to the Principal Regulations substitute— 'SCHEDULE 8 CLASSES OF APPROVED HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING MATCHES FOR HANDGUNS OF A CALIBRE OF MORE THAN ⋅38 INCH 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 of 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 r. 14 -- 15 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 14 exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council of Pistol Australia and which is known as "Field Pistol" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Metallic Silhouette. 3. The match shot with one or 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 50 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "50 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 6. An international black powder match, including such matches as the "Mariette", the "Colt", the "Kuchenreuter", the "Cominazzo" and the "Tanzutsu", shot using a muzzle loading handgun or revolver fired by percussion caps or by a handgun using a flintlock or matchlock firing mechanism with a calibre of more than ⋅38 inch and not more than ⋅45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the Muzzle Loaders International Committee and as administered in Australia by the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.'. r. 14 -- 16 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 15 15. Substitution of Schedule 9 For Schedule 9 to the Principal Regulations substitute— '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 50 metres at a stationary target, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the National Referee Council for Pistol Australia and is known as "50 Metre" in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder. 3. An international black powder match, including such matches as the "Mariette", the "Colt", the "Kuchenreuter", the "Cominazzo" and the "Tanzutsu", shot using a muzzle loading handgun or revolver fired by percussion caps or by a handgun using a flintlock or matchlock firing mechanism with a calibre of more than ⋅45 inch at a distance of 25 metres at a target that is stationary when exposed, which is conducted in a manner accredited by the Muzzle Loaders International Committee and as administered in Australia by the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia in the handgun shooting discipline known as Black Powder.'. r. 15 -- 17 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 16 16. Insertion of new Schedule 10 After Schedule 9 to the Principal Regulations insert— "SCHEDULE 10 PRESCRIBED CLASSES OF GENERAL CATEGORY HANDGUN 1. Air handgun 2. Rimfire handgun 3. Centrefire handgun with a calibre of ⋅38 inch or less or a black powder handgun 4. Centrefire handgun with a calibre of more than ⋅38 inch but not more than ⋅45 inch". ═══════════════ r. 16 -- 18 of 19 -- Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents S.R. No. 154/2003 Firearms (Handguns) Regulations 2003 17 ENDNOTES 1 Reg. 4: S.R. No. 32/1997. Reprint No. 1 as at 3 August 2000. Reprinted to S.R. No. 102/1999 and subsequently amended by S.R. Nos 84/2003 and 118/2003. 2 Reg. 5: S.R. No. 84/2003. Endnotes -- 19 of 19 --