Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WEAPONS REGULATIONS (NO. 21 OF 1991) - REG 6

        (a)     in the case of a person who has attained the age of 16 years but is under 18 years—if he or she—

              (i)     is a member of an approved archery club; and

              (ii)     uses a crossbow for the purpose of participating in competitions in the use of crossbows conducted by or in association with an approved archery club and the crossbow is not used for any other purpose; or

        (b)     in the case of a person who has attained the age of 18 years—if he or she—

              (i)     is a member of an approved archery club;

              (ii)     owns a prohibited weapon that is a crossbow; and

              (iii)     has that crossbow in his or her possession for the purpose of participating or enabling the person to participate in competitions in the use of crossbows conducted by or in association with an approved archery club and the crossbow is not used for any other purpose.

(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person if—

        (a)     there is in respect of that person—

              (i)     a restraining order in force under the Magistrates Court Act 1930 ;

              (ii)     a protection order in force under the Domestic Violence Act 1986 ; or

              (iii)     a corresponding order in force; or

        (b)     the person has, within the period of 8 years preceding—

              (i)     the commencement of these Regulations; or

              (ii)     the acquisition of the crossbow;

whichever is the later, been convicted in the Territory of an indictable offence, whether on indictment or summarily.

Approved manufacturer or supplier—crossbows and darts