Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FIREARMS REGULATION 2008 (NO 55 OF 2008) - REG 37

    (1)     The registrar must refuse to issue a firearms dealer licence to an applicant unless satisfied that—

        (a)     the applicant is carrying on, or intends to carry on, the business of a firearms dealer at the relevant premises stated in the application; and

        (b)     those premises are suitable for carrying on the business of a firearms dealer.

    (2)     In considering whether premises are suitable for subsection (1) (b), the registrar must have regard to the following:

        (a)     the nature of the activities conducted, or proposed to be conducted, on the premises;

        (b)     the types of firearms to which the licence relates;

        (c)     whether adequate provision has been made for the safekeeping of firearms by means of safes, strongrooms or some other method;

        (d)     the security of the premises against unauthorised entry;

        (e)     for a licence that authorises the testing of firearms on the premises—whether an efficient bullet recovery box or bullet stop is provided on the premises.