Weapons Regulation 2016 (Qld)

Weapons Regulation 2016

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Weapons Regulation 2016.

2 Commencement This regulation commences on 1 September 2016.

3 Definitions The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.

Part 2 Licences generally

Division 1 General limitations on possession or use of weapons

4 Possession or use of weapon, or category of weapon, unlawful to extent another class of licence is needed to authorise the possession or use (1) For section 49A(2) of the Act, the possession or use of a weapon, or category of weapon, under a licence of a particular class is unlawful to the extent a licence of another class is needed to authorise the possession or use. Example— X holds a firearms licence that on its face authorises X to possess and use any category A or B firearm. However, X must not possess or use a category A or B weapon— (a) as part of a collection of weapons (a collector's licence (heirloom) or collector's licence (weapons) is needed); or (b) in performing duties as a security guard (a security licence (guard) is needed); or (c) as a security organisation (a security licence (organisation) is needed); or (d) to store, manufacture, modify or repair the weapon in the course of the licensee's business of storing, manufacturing, modifying or repairing weapons (an armourers licence is needed); or (e) for the purpose of dealing in weapons (a dealer's licence is needed); or (f) for the purpose of supplying the weapon, without a change in its ownership, on a temporary basis for use in a theatrical, film or television production (a theatrical ordnance supplier's licence is needed); or (g) to provide an approved training course (a firearms licence (instructor) is needed). (2) A licence issued after the commencement must contain a copy of subsection (1). (3) Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate a proceeding for an offence.