Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FIREARMS REGULATION 2008 (NO 55 OF 2008) - REG 49

A person (other than a firearms dealer) takes reasonable steps in storing a prohibited firearm or any other firearm if—

        (a)     the person complies with the following provisions:

              (i)     for a firearm displayed for a period longer than 30 days— section 50 (Permanent displays) or section 52;

              (ii)     for a firearm displayed for 30 days or less— section 51 (Temporary displays) or section 52;

              (iii)     for a firearm displayed in a wall cabinet— section 52 (Wall displays—Act, s 180 (3)); and

        (b)     if the person is an heirlooms licence holder or a collectors licence holder—the display is authorised under a permit.

Example—temporary display of firearms

an arms fair where firearms and related items are exhibited and dealt with in accordance with the firearms dealer licence of the permit-holder

Note     An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).