Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

FIREARMS REGULATION 2008 (NO 55 OF 2008) - REG 81

The Act, part 20 applies as if the following section were inserted:

‘ 416A     Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting

    (1)     The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited firearm (other than a prohibited pistol fitted with a pistol grip) for the purposes of—

        (a)     taking part in any kind of approved shooting competition; and

        (b)     practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.

    (2)     The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited rifle fitted with a pistol grip for the purposes of—

        (a)     taking part in an approved specialised target shooting competition; and

        (b)     practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.

    (3)     In this section:

"approved", for a competition, means a competition that is conducted or organised by an approved shooting club the licence holder is a member of and approved by the registrar.

    (4)     This section expires on the day the Firearms Regulation 2008 , part 17 expires.'