Megatron Gun Club renewals

[KalEl]

I've just read through the list of Prohibited items, and imitation weapons are no longer prohibited in NSW.

In fact, it says this:

Clause 3(1):
Any object that substantially duplicates in appearance a weapon referred to in clause 1A(1), but not including
an object that is produced and identified as a children's toy.

(And so you know, here's Clause (1A)(1):
Any bomb, grenade, rocket, missile or mine or other similar device (such as a tear gas canister) that is in the
nature of, or that expels or contains an explosive, incendiary, irritant, gas or smoke, and whether or not it is
live, has been deactivated or is spent. 'Bomb' includes a device known as an Improvised Explosive Device
(or IED).)

Also checked the Imitation Firearms Factsheet...

What is an imitation firearm?
An imitation firearm is defined in section 4D of the Act as an object that, regardless of its colour, weight or composition
or the presence or absence of any moveable parts, substantially duplicates in appearance a firearm but that is not a
firearm. An imitation firearm does not include anything that is produced and identified as a children's toy.

How is a child's toy distinguished from an imitation firearm?
A child's toy would be distinguished from an imitation firearm by the packaging, targeted sale market (ie sold in a toy
store, marked for ages 3+ etc), the materials the toy is made from, the general appearance or the functioning of the toy
(for example, a water pistol). The onus is on the person in possession of the item and if there is any doubt they may
seek advice from industry bodies such as a firearms dealer or a theatrical armourer.


So do you NSW guys even need to have a license anymore?

anything like this for vic?

[SuspectimusPrime]

That's awesome work, Krayt.

If the permit can be confirmed as no longer necessary, then perhaps all NSW members can be notified to ignore that redundant renewal fee.