Law 12 7-6. Learning Indicators Identify and describe the three classifications of firearms.

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Law 12 7-6

Transcript of Law 12 7-6. Learning Indicators Identify and describe the three classifications of firearms.

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Law 12 7-6

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Learning Indicators

Identify and describe the three classifications of firearms

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Weapons

Anything used or intended for use in a) causing death or injury b) threatening or intimidating a person

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Firearms

Prohibited firearms (illegal)Gun silencers, automatic firearms, sawed off

shotguns and rifles, etc

What about prohibited weapons?

Restricted firearms (must be registered)Hand guns not prohibited, semi-automatic with

length of 470mm and less, telescopic or folding firearms

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Non-restricted firearmsOrdinary rifles and shotgunsDon’t require registration (soon)

PAL (Possession and Acquisition License) required for firearm registration

Must be 18, lasts five yearsAge 12-17 need parent consent and

supervision

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Firearms offences

Min 1 yr for using a firearm during indictable offence – max 14 years 2nd offence min 3 yrs

Some offences 4 yr min (attempted murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, etc)

Some 5 yrs – criminal organization