Dispatching of Weapons
Section 66 of the Weapons Act 1990 states that a person may dispatch a weapon only in the way prescribed under a regulation.
Section 62 of the Weapons Regulations 1996 specifies restrictions on the dispatching of weapons. It states that:
- A weapon may only be dispatched unloaded;
- A person who is not a licensed dealer or armourer may only dispatch a weapon to a licensed dealer or armourer or a police officer acting in his of her official capacity;
- If a person is not a licensed dealer, a weapon may only be dispatched by registered post;
- If a person is a licensed dealer, a weapon may be dispatched by registered post or by using a person to whom section 2(1)(l)(i) of the Weapons Act 1990 applies;
- A weapon must be inside a sturdy, securely closed container that must not suggest a weapon is inside.
Refer to section 62 of the Regulations for further information and examples of how a container or something on or attached to it may indicate a weapon is inside.
Last updated 09/12/2008
