Personal protection is not a genuine reason for using a firearm.
NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT Council of Australian Governments An
agreement between n the Commonwealth of Australia
and n the States and Territories, being: t The State of
New South Wales t The State of Victoria t The State of
Queensland t The State of Western Australia t The State of
South Australia t The State of Tasmania t The Australian
Capital Territory t The Northern Territory of
Australia February 2017 2 of 14 NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT OPENING STATEMENT
1. The National Firearms Agreement constitutes a national approach to the
regulation of firearms. The Agreement affirms that firearms possession and use
is a privilege that is conditional on the overriding need to ensure public
safety, and that public safety is improved by the safe and responsible
possession, carriage, use, registration, storage and transfer of firearms. 2.
This Agreement sets out minimum requirements in relation to the regulation of
firearms. Nothing in this Agreement prevents jurisdictions from adopting
additionalincluding more restrictiveregulations. 3. Having regard to the
National Firearms Trafficking Policy Agreement, first agreed in 2002,
jurisdictions agree to establish or maintain substantial penalties for the
illegal possession of a firearm. PROVISION TO MAINTAIN FUNDAMENTAL ASPECTS OF
THE NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 4. The Council of Australian Governments and
its subordinate bodies will periodically consider emerging issues relating to
this Agreement, including, for example, improvements and advancements in
firearm technologies. Issues for consideration will be those which will ensure
that the Agreement remains true to its fundamental aspects, being: the
requirement for a genuine reason for possessing or using a firearm, the
appropriate categorisation of firearms, the registration of firearms, firearms
licensing (including fit and proper person requirements), the requirement for a
permit to acquire each firearm, the safe and secure storage of firearms, the
recording of firearms sales, and suitable firearms transaction practices.
RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FIREARMS 5. The Commonwealth will restrict the
importation of: (a) all semi-automatic long arms and pump action shotguns, and
all partsincluding magazinesfor such firearms, included in Licence Categories
C and D (b) magazines with a capacity greater than thirty for long arms and
magazines with a capacity greater than twenty for handguns (c) all handguns for
sporting shooting purposes other than those which meet the prescribed
characteristicsincluding barrel length, magazine capacity and calibrein
paragraph 14(b)(i) (d) handgun parts for sport shooting purposes (for example
slides, barrels, receivers and frames) which could be used to assemble a
prohibited handgun or convert a permitted handgun into a prohibited handgun.
NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 3 of 14 6. Jurisdictions will ban the sale, resale,
transfer, possession, manufacture and use of those semi-automatic long arms and
pump action shotguns included in Licence Category C and D other than in the
following exceptional circumstances: (a) military use (b) police or other
government purposes (c) occupational categories of licence holders who have
been licensed for a specified purpose, including i. the extermination of
animals ii. film and theatrical armourers iii. firearm dealers iv. firearm
manufacturers v. additional occupational needs and other limited purposes as
authorised by legislation or Ministerial discretion (d) collectors (e) in the
case of Category C shotguns i. members of the Australian Clay Target
Association or clubs affiliated with the Australian Clay Target Association
with a medical need to use a Category C shotgun due to a lack of strength or
dexterity, or ii. individuals who were on 15 November 1996 registered shooters
with the Australian Clay Target Association and who, at that time, possessed a
semi-automatic shotgun or pump action repeating shotgun for use in clay target
events. 7. Jurisdictions will restrict the importation, possession and use of
handguns for sporting purposes to individuals meeting recognised sporting
shooter classifications in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and for other
accredited events that meet the conditions in paragraph 14(b)(i). 8.
Jurisdictions will ban competitive shooting involving those long arms which are
restricted from import, except for those individuals who meet the conditions in
paragraph 13(b)(iii). GENUINE REASONS AND NEED FOR ACQUIRING, POSSESSING OR
USING A FIREARM 9. Individuals must demonstrate a genuine reason for acquiring,
possessing or using a firearm. The genuine reasons and relevant qualifying
statements are listed in paragraphs 13-23. 10. Personal protection is not a
genuine reason for acquiring, possessing or using a firearm. 11. Over and above
satisfaction of the “genuine reason” test, an applicant for a licence must
demonstrate a genuine need for the particular type of firearm (excluding
Category A firearms). 12. Only certain categories of firearms can be
acquired, possessed or used under each genuine reason. Categories of firearms
are listed in paragraphs 25-29. NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 4 of 14 GENUINE
REASONS 13. Sports shooters – long arms (a) Sports shooters must have a valid
membership with an approved club (defined as clubs participating in shooting
sports recognised in the charters of such major sporting events as the
Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games or World Championships). (b) Firearms
permitted for acquisition, possession or use under this genuine reason are: i.
Category A ii. Category B iii. Category C shotguns, limited to 1 members of the
Australian Clay Target Association or clubs affiliated with the Australian Clay
Target Association with a medical need to use a Category C shotgun due to a
lack of strength or dexterity, or 2 individuals who were on 15 November 1996
registered shooters with the Australian Clay Target Association and who, at
that time, possessed a semi-automatic shotgun or pump action repeating shotgun
for use in clay target events. 14. Sports shooters – handguns (a) Sports
shooters must have a valid membership with an approved club. (b) Firearms
permitted for acquisition, possession or use under this genuine reason are: i.
Category H – the firearm must be designed or adapted for competition target
shooting, or must have a barrel length of at least 120mm for a semi-automatic
handgun or 100mm for a revolver or a single shot handgun. If the firearm is
fitted with a firearm magazine or cylinder, it must have a capacity of not more
than 10 rounds. The calibre of the firearm must not exceed .38” (with the
exception of cases listed under paragraph 14(c)). (c) Handguns with a calibre
greater than .38” but no greater than .45” are permitted only where shooters
are competing in the two accredited events known as Metallic Silhouette and
Single (Western) Action. 15. Recreational shooters/hunters (a) Recreational
shooters/hunters must produce proof of permission from a landowner. (b)
Firearms permitted for acquisition, possession or use under this genuine reason
are: i. Category A ii. Category B 16. Primary producers (a) Primary producers
must satisfy the licensing authority that there is a genuine need for the use
of the firearm which pertains to the applicant’s occupation and which cannot be
achieved by some other means. The application is to be approved by the
Commissioner of the Police who may impose conditions as to the use of the
firearms, including as to the geographical location of its use. NATIONAL
FIREARMS AGREEMENT 5 of 14 (b) Firearms permitted for acquisition, possession
or use under this genuine reason are: i. Category A ii. Category B iii.
Category C – where the licensing authority is satisfied that there is a genuine
need for the use of the firearm which cannot be achieved by some other means
(including the use of Category A or B firearms). Primary producers are limited
to one Category C shotgun and one Category C rifle iv. Category D – where the
licensing authority is satisfied that there is a genuine need for the use of a
Category D firearm for the purposes of controlling vertebrate pest animals in
the course of primary production activities. Jurisdictions may require
individuals to meet additional requirements (for example, safety training and
marksmanship) to qualify for Category D acquisition, possession or use, or to
establish certain facts (for example, lack of other pest control options) in
order to demonstrate need. 17. Occupational requirement (other rural purposes
and professional shooters for nominated purposes) (a) Persons with an
occupational interest must satisfy the licensing authority that there is a
genuine need for the use of the firearm which pertains to the applicant’s
occupation and which cannot be achieved by some other means. The application is
to be approved by the Commissioner of the Police who may impose conditions as
to the use of the firearms, including as to the geographical location of its
use. (b) Firearms permitted for acquisition, possession or use under this
genuine reason are: i. Category A ii. Category B 18. Security employees (a)
Firearms permitted for acquisition, possession or use under this genuine reason
are: i. Category A ii. Category H 19. Collectors (a) Collectors will be
regulated by means of a licence and permit system which tests their bona fides.
(b) Firearms permitted for acquisition and possession under this genuine reason
are: i. Category A – must be rendered temporarily inoperable ii. Category B –
must be rendered temporarily inoperable iii. Category C – must be rendered
temporarily inoperable iv. Category D – must be rendered permanently inoperable
v. Category H – must be rendered temporarily inoperable (c) For the purposes of
handguns, jurisdictions agree that they will accredit historical societies.
Historical societies are required to notify police of a member’s expulsion as
well as the reasons for expulsion. Accredited historical societies will be
indemnified from civil or legal liability where they notify police in good
faith of their belief that a person is unfit to hold a collector’s licence.
NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 6 of 14 20. Heirlooms (a) Jurisdictions agree that
where the owner of an heirloom firearm is unable to establish a genuine reason
for possession of that firearm and/or does not qualify for a collector’s
licence, jurisdictions may issue the heirloom owner with a special category of
licence. The requirements of that heirloom licence must be that: i. before the
licence is issued, the owner provides sufficient proof of inheritance of the
heirloom ii. the licence apply only to a single gun, or a matched pair or set
iii. all heirloom firearms be rendered permanently inoperable iv. the licence
not authorise the discharge of the heirloom firearm or firearms in any
circumstance. 21. Firearm dealers (a) Jurisdictions must have regulations
addressing firearm dealers. 22. Firearm manufacturers (a) Jurisdictions must
have regulations addressing firearm manufacturers. 23. Film and/or theatrical
armourers (a) Jurisdictions must have regulations addressing film and
theatrical armourers. CATEGORIES OF FIREARMS 24. The following categories are
to be used in the licensing of firearms. 25. Licence Category A (a) Air rifles
(b) Rimfire rifles (excluding semi-automatic) (c) Shotguns (other than
semi-automatic, pump action or lever action) (d) Rimfire rifle/shotgun
combinations 26. Licence Category B (a) Muzzle-loading firearms (b) Single
shot, double barrel and repeating centrefire rifles (c) Centrefire
rifle/shotgun combinations (d) Lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity
no greater than five rounds 27. Licence Category C (a) Semi-automatic rimfire
rifles with a magazine capacity no greater than 10 rounds (b) Semi-automatic
and pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity no greater than five rounds
28. Licence Category D (a) Semi-automatic centrefire rifles designed or adapted
for military purposes or a firearm which substantially duplicates those rifles
in design, function or appearance (b) Non-military style self-loading
centrefire rifles NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 7 of 14 (c) Semi-automatic, pump
action and lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity greater than five
rounds (d) Semi-automatic rimfire rifles with a magazine capacity greater than
10 rounds 29. Licence Category H (a) All handguns, including air pistols
NATIONWIDE REGISTRATION 30. Jurisdictions agree to the nationwide registration
of all firearms. Jurisdictions will record sufficient information to be able to
uniquely identify each firearm, including details prescribed by the national
information-sharing hub. 31. Jurisdictions agree to store registrations on a
system which is able to share information with the national information-sharing
hub. LICENSING 32. Jurisdictions agree to maintain a uniform system of testing
applicants for firearms licences. 33. In addition to the demonstration of
genuine reason, a licence applicant must be required to: (a) be aged 18 or over
(b) be a fit and proper person (c) be able to prove identity through a 100
point system requiring a passport or multiple types of identification (d)
undertake adequate safety training (see paragraph 35). 34. A licence must: (a)
bear a photograph of the licensee (b) be endorsed with the category of the
firearm (c) be issued after a waiting period of not less than 28 days (d) be
issued for a period of no more than five years (e) contain a reminder of safe
storage responsibilities (f) be issued subject to undertakings to comply with
storage requirements, to provide details of proposed storage provisions at the
time of licensing, and to submit to a mutually arranged (with due recognition
of privacy) inspection by licensing authorities of storage facilities. 35.
Requisite training (a) Jurisdictions agree that first time licence applicants
must complete an accredited course in safety training for firearms. The course
must be: i. comprehensive and standardised across Australia for all licence categories
ii. subject to accreditation of the course syllabus, by an appropriate
authority, and a system of accredited instructors to bring prospective
licensees to the required standard with a focus on firearms law, firearms
safety and firearms competency NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 8 of 14 iii.
monitored as to content of courses and the skills of instructors by firearms
regulatory authorities. (b) Jurisdictions agree to have a separate specialised
training course for individuals employed by the security industry. 36. Sports
shooters – handguns (a) Sports shooters must have a valid membership with an
approved club. i. Clubs will have the power to request a police check on a
person prior to accepting them as a member of a club. ii. A person applying to
join a club must provide that club with two character references from people
they have known for at least two years. iii. Clubs must endorse a member’s
application to acquire a handgun. In endorsing the application, clubs should: 1
confirm that the licensee has adequate storage arrangements in place 2 specify
for which competition shooting discipline the handgun is required. iv. To
prevent ‘club shopping’, a person wishing to join a club must provide to that
club details of any other shooting clubs to which they belong and details of
the firearms they possess. In addition, clubs are empowered to request
information from licensing authorities on a member’s or applicant’s possession
of handguns and their membership of other clubs. v. Shooting clubs are required
to provide licensing authorities with an audited annual report providing member
details, firearms possessed, and participation rates. (b) Jurisdictions agree
to a system for graduated access to handguns for legitimate sporting shooters
based on training, experience and event participation. The system will be based
on graduated access to handguns over a period of 12 months and will incorporate
the following principles: i. a person is required to obtain a police check and
submit this with their application to join a shooting club ii. during the first
six months a person will not be permitted to own a handgun, must satisfactorily
complete a firearm safety training course and meet minimum participation rates
iii. if a club certifies that a person has satisfactorily complied with the
conditions attached to the first six months’ probation, then during the second
six months a person will only be permitted to own one .22” calibre rimfire
pistol and one .177” air pistol, or one centrefire pistol and one .177” calibre
air pistol. (c) After the initial period of 12 months, acquisition of
additional handguns is subject to demonstration of genuine need, confirmation
that the licensee has adequate storage arrangements in place, and specification
of the competition shooting discipline for which the handgun is required. 37.
Collectors (a) The licensing process must include a provision for an initial
inspection of storage facilities and for subsequent mutually arranged
inspections. All such inspections will be subject to the recognition of the
individual’s right to privacy. The onus of defining NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT
9 of 14 ‘bona fide firearms collector’ rests with each State and Territory.
However, the following principles must underpin the regulation of bona fide
firearms collectors: i. the firearms which are the subject of the collection
should be of or above a defined age ii. firearms in a collection which have
been manufactured after 1 January 1946 must be rendered inoperable (whether or
not they are otherwise only required to be rendered temporarily inoperable
according to paragraph 19(b)) iii. collectors may not possess ammunition for a
collection firearm iv. any attempt to restore firearms in the collection to
usable condition should be regarded as a serious offence and subject to severe
penalties v. all operating firearms which are owned by the collector under
separate licensing arrangements should be subject to the same level of
regulation as any other operating firearm vi. for the purposes of the
collection of Category H firearms, genuine historical collectors must 1 be a
member of a state or territory accredited historical firearm collectors society
2 have their licence application endorsed by an accredited historical firearms
collectors society 3 comply with strict storage requirements 4 display a
commitment as a student of arms in order to collect or retain post-1946
handguns. 38. Grounds for licence refusal or cancellation and seizure of
firearms (a) Jurisdictions agree to set out in legislation the circumstances in
which licence applications (including renewals) are to be refused, licences are
to be cancelled, or firearms are to be seized. The following minimum standards
must apply: i. general reasons – not of good character, conviction for an
offence involving violence within the past five years, unsafe storage,
contravention of firearms law, where it can be shown that the loss or theft of
a firearm was due to negligence or fraud on the part of the licensee, no longer
has a genuine reason, not in public interest due to (defined) circumstances,
not notifying of change of address, or licence obtained by deception ii.
specific reasons – where applicant/licence holder has been the subject of an
Apprehended Violence Order, Domestic Violence Order, restraining order or conviction
for assault with a weapon/aggravated assault within the past five years iii.
mental or physical fitness – reliable evidence of a mental or physical
condition which would render the applicant unsuitable for acquiring, possessing
or using a firearm. (b) In regard to 38(a)(iii), a balance is to be struck
between the rights of the individual to privacy and fair treatment, and the
responsibility of authoritieson behalf of the communityto prevent danger to
the individual and the wider community. (c) Jurisdictions may impose
appropriate penalties, in addition to licence cancellation or seizure of
firearms, for failure to comply with security and storage conditions. NATIONAL
FIREARMS AGREEMENT 10 of 14 (d) Jurisdictions will establish an appeal process
for refusal of a licence application or cancellation of a licence. (e)
Specifically in relation to the cancellation of Category H licences,
jurisdictions agree: i. to introduce or maintain laws allowing the Commissioner
of Police to refuse and revoke handgun licences and applications on the basis
of criminal intelligence or any other relevant information with consideration
to appropriate safeguards including expert advice ii. that members of approved
shooting clubs be required to attend a minimum number of shooting events
offered by the club, and that failure to meet the minimum participation level
will make a person liable to have their licence revoked iii. that sporting
shooters meet minimum participation rates annually, specifically that a sports
shooter must participate in a minimum number of six club organised competitive
shooting matches, and for each different type of handgun owned for different
events the sporting shooter must undertake at least four club organised shoots
iv. that clubs must notify licensing authorities of concerns about club
members’ suitability to hold a licence, and indemnify clubs for providing such
information to licensing authorities about the suitability of club members to
hold a licence. In particular, jurisdictions will 1 require sporting shooting
clubs to report to police their concerns that a person may pose a danger if in
possession of a handgun 2 require sporting shooting clubs to notify police of a
member’s expulsion and the reasons for expulsion 3 indemnify sporting shooting clubs
from civil or legal liability if they notify police in good faith of matters
identified in paragraphs 38(e)(iv)(1) and 38(e)(iv)(2) 4 require sporting
shooting clubs to ensure that a person whose licence has been revoked or
suspended does not use a handgun at the sporting club v. to support the
operation of the fit and proper person test throughout the life of the licence
allowing for the licensing authorities’ revocation of a person’s licence and
seizure of handguns on grounds of not being a fit and proper person at any time
vi. to require suspension/cancellation of licences and seizure of firearms
immediately upon the issue of an Apprehended Violence Order or Domestic
Violence Order to a firearm licence holder. 39. Medical authorities reporting
model (a) Jurisdictions agree that reporting provisions for medical authorities
be improved or maintained by indemnifying medical authorities from civil or
criminal liability for reporting in good faith to police their concerns that a
person may pose a danger if in possession of a firearm or applying for a
firearm licence. This is providing that ‘medical authorities’ include medical
practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists and
professional counsellors. NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 11 of 14 40. Mutual
recognition (a) Jurisdictions will recognise visiting licensees for the
following firearms and purposes: i. Category A and B – sporting, recreational
hunting and any other lawful purpose ii. Category C – sporting and any other
lawful purpose iii. Category H – sporting and any other lawful purpose (b)
Category D and other categories of firearms not listed in this Agreement are
not subject to mutual recognition provisions. (c) Where an individual is moving
permanently to a new jurisdiction, that jurisdiction will recognise: i. for a
period no more than three months, a Category A or B licence issued in another
jurisdiction ii. for a period no more than seven days, a Category C, D or H
licence issued in another jurisdiction. PERMIT TO ACQUIRE 41. Jurisdictions
agree that a separate permit is required for the acquisition of every firearm.
42. Jurisdictions agree that each applicant must establish, to the satisfaction
of the licensing authority, that they have a genuine need for acquiring,
possessing or using the firearm of the nominated type (excluding Category A
firearms). 43. Jurisdictions agree that the issuing of a permit must be subject
to a waiting period of at least 28 days to enable appropriate checks to be made
on licensees in order to ascertain whether circumstances have occurred since
the issuing of the original licence which would render the licensee unsuitable
to possess the firearm or which would render the licensee ineligible for that
type of firearm. STORAGE 44. Jurisdictions agree that firearms and ammunition
must be stored in secure conditions as follows: (a) it must be a precondition
to the issuing of a new firearms licence (and on each renewal of licence in
respect of existing licence holders) that the licensing authority be satisfied
as to the proposed storage and security arrangements (b) legislation must have
the effect of making failure to store firearms in the manner required an
offence as well as a matter that will lead to the cancellation of the licence
and the confiscation of all firearms (c) clear and specific measures must be
indicated in legislation for the storage of firearms so that those who possess
firearms know their obligations. The following minimum basic standards must
apply: i. Licence Category A and B – storage in a locked receptacle constructed
of either hard wood or steel with a thickness to ensure it is not easily
penetrable. If the weight is less than 150 kilograms, the receptacle shall be
fixed to the frame of the floor or wall so as to prevent easy removal. The
locks fitted to these receptacles must be of sturdy construction NATIONAL
FIREARMS AGREEMENT 12 of 14 ii. Licence Category C, D and H – storage in a
locked, steel safe with a thickness to ensure it is not easily penetrable,
bolted to the structure of a building iii. all ammunition must be stored in
locked containers separate from any firearms (d) should individuals possessing
a firearm wish to store firearms through measures other than those indicated in
legislation, they must have the burden of persuading the firearms regulatory
authority that they can provide the level of security not less than that
required by the relevant approved practices (e) in order to provide for the
safekeeping of firearms when they are temporarily away from their usual place of
storage, legislation must include a statement that the holder of the licence
"must take reasonable care to ensure that the firearm is not lost or
stolen and must take reasonable care to ensure that the firearm does not fall
into the hands of an unauthorised person" (f) the firearms safety
bookletwhich is to be distributed to all new licence applicants prior to
attending a course of instructionmust also feature clear and precise
information on the obligations of firearms storage (g) security at gun dealer
premises must require the dealer meeting such additional requirements as the
firearms regulatory authority deems appropriate having regard to the type of
activity of the dealer (h) where approval has been given for the possession or
use of a firearm for a limited purpose, such as film production, the person
authorised must meet such requirements as the firearms regulatory authority
deems appropriate having regard to the type of activity for which possession
has been authorised. 45. Jurisdictions should consider imposing greater storage
requirements where multiple firearms are kept on the same property. 46.
Jurisdictions agree to periodically consider the adequacy of their educational
literature on storage to ensure that it emphasises the risk of firearms theft
and the legislated requirements for safe storage, and that it highlights
compliance monitoring activities and the jurisdiction’s rigorous prosecution
policy for non-compliance. 47. Jurisdictions must include a declaration in all
licence/permit/renewal application forms which requires the applicant to state
that they understand the firearm storage and security requirements as required
by legislation. 48. Jurisdictions must have a strategic inspection and audit
program for storage requirements. 49. Security industry storage (a)
Jurisdictions agree that the following minimum storage requirements represent
an appropriate standard for storage of firearms used in the security industry:
i. up to five handguns 1 metal safe to be securely fastened to solid floor or
wall by internal/hidden bolts and hidden within premises 2 individual disabling
locks such as barrel or trigger locks to be fitted to the firearm when stored
ii. six to fifteen handguns 1 safes to be a minimum weight of 150kg 2 safes to
be secured to or within brick or concrete walls and floors NATIONAL FIREARMS
AGREEMENT 13 of 14 3 premises to be fully intruder alarmed, monitored by a
graded control room with back-to-base polling via a secure line (or, if
unavailable due to remoteness, with radio or GSM backup) 4 panic
switches/duress facility to be installed in the premises iii. over fifteen
handguns 1 safes to be a minimum weight of 500kg, with dual key locks 2 safes
to be secured to or within brick or concrete walls and floors 3 premises to be
fully intruder alarmed, monitored by a graded control room with back-to-base
polling via a secure line (or, if unavailable due to remoteness, with radio or
GSM backup) 4 panic switches/duress facility to be installed in the premises 5
vaults, control rooms, safes, perimeter and internal premises to maintain
24-hour monitoring and recording by CCTV, which is secured and inaccessible.
50. Jurisdictions may adopt the above standards either by way of legislative
requirement or by introducing the standards as guidelines which provide Police
Commissioners with limited flexibility for special or unique circumstances. 51.
There should be at least one annual inspection of firearms and firearms storage
facilities used in the security industry. RECORDING OF SALES 52. All firearms
sales are to be conducted only by or through a licenced firearms dealer. 53.
Jurisdictions agree to the following principles to underpin firearms dealer
recording of firearms transactions: (a) firearms dealers are obliged under
penalty to ensure that purchasers are appropriately licenced for the firearm
being purchased (b) firearms dealers are required to record and maintain
details (type, make, calibre and serial number) of each weapon purchased or
sold against the identity (name, address and licence number) of the seller or
the purchaser (c) firearms dealers are required to provide records to the
national register of firearms through the State or Territory licensing
authority (d) police personnel investigating a crime or checking the compliance
of licenced gun dealers with recording responsibilities should have the right
to inspect the records of licenced gun dealers without the need to give notice
to the licensee (e) jurisdictions may put in place alternate options for
individuals living in remote locations where firearms dealers are not readily
available (it may be possible, for instance, to authorise local police officers
to certify sales/purchases in such circumstances). 54. Jurisdictions will
legislate to allow the sale of ammunition only for those firearms for which the
purchaser is licenced, and impose limits on the quantity of ammunition that may
be purchased in a given period. 55. On the purchase of ammunition, the relevant
licence must be produced. NATIONAL FIREARMS AGREEMENT 14 of 14 56. Jurisdictions
should consider requiring dealers to provide their register of transactions to
a relevant authority once that dealer’s licence is no longer valid. This should
occur within an appropriate timeframe after the licence has become invalid.
SALE AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS 57. Jurisdictions will introduce or maintain
legislation to ensure that, within their own borders: (a) mail order
arrangements (irrespective of how those orders were placed, for example via the
telephone or internet) will apply strictly on a licenced firearm dealer to
licenced firearm dealer basis (b) advertisement of firearms for sale i. be
prohibited unless the sale is conducted by or through a licenced firearms
dealer ii. list the licence number of the licensed firearms dealer and the owner
selling the firearms, and include the serial number by which the firearms are
registered (c) the movement of firearms covered by Licence Categories C, D and
H must be in accordance with prescribed safety requirements (d) the commercial
transport of ammunition with firearms is prohibited (e) packages containing
firearms are able to be tracked (f) packages containing firearms must not be
packaged or labelled in such a way as to expressly or otherwise indicate their
contents. 58. Jurisdictions may put in place alternative options for
individuals living in remote locations where firearms dealers are not readily
available.
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