Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(2) The firearm shall be permanently inoperable in accordance with the Registrar's guidelines.
(3) The firearm shall be permanently fixed to a solid wood or metal frame by—
(a) welding; or
(b) by the use of no fewer than 4 steel hexagonal head bolts of not less than 8 mm in diameter and 50 mm in length, with the nut for each being spot welded to the bolt on the side adjacent to the wall.
(4) The wood or metal frame referred to in subregulation (3) shall be fixed to the wall as follows:
(a) if mounted on brick—the frame shall be attached by at least 2 Loxin anchor type high tensile bolts with a diameter of 52 mm x 16 mm and a 10 mm thread;
(b) if mounted on concrete or stone—the frame shall be attached by at least 2 Dyna type bolts with a diameter of 70 mm x 12 mm and a 10 mm thread and expanding anchors;
(c) if mounted on wall studs—it shall be attached flush against the timber or plaster surfaces by 2 steel hexagonal head coach screws that are not less than 8 mm in diameter and 50 mm in length.
(5) The firearm shall not be mounted less than—
(a) 2 metres above ground level if mounted in a private residence; or
(b) 3 metres above ground level if mounted in other than a private residence.