Hello Folks,
I'm just wondering what class of firearms the semiautomatic FX Revolution would fall into?
I've called the firearms division of the South Australian police and they said it's in class A. I've also looked up the laws and seen that it falls into class A.
What confuses me is that several gun shops have told me that it's in class C, which judging by the law does not make any sense...
I'm confused. Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
Australian Air Rifle Law
You would need to speak with someone in firearms who knows how things stand today. The Manager would be a good person to talk to.
In NSW I would venture to say that the firearm would fall into "Class C" because it is capable of self-loading. Calibre does not come into the equation here. Airsoft weapons are prohibited for that reason, and the fact that they fall into the "Firearm" definition as well. It's picky but the definitions are so broad that almost anything can be called a firearm in NSW. I would also venture to say that your dealer is being a bit cautious but when something goes wrong it is HIS dealer's license that is revoked for the next 10 years, minimum!
The Gamo CFX shotgun / pellet gun combo is another interesting point. Is it a shotgun? Is it a rifle? Is it a combination rifle/shotgun? Can it be a "combination" yet have only one barrel?
We at PL Firearms are waiting for someone to come in and buy one, that way we will get a definite answer from Firearms Registry, especially if the people have ticked the wrong box when they filled out their "PTA".
Dennis.
In NSW I would venture to say that the firearm would fall into "Class C" because it is capable of self-loading. Calibre does not come into the equation here. Airsoft weapons are prohibited for that reason, and the fact that they fall into the "Firearm" definition as well. It's picky but the definitions are so broad that almost anything can be called a firearm in NSW. I would also venture to say that your dealer is being a bit cautious but when something goes wrong it is HIS dealer's license that is revoked for the next 10 years, minimum!
The Gamo CFX shotgun / pellet gun combo is another interesting point. Is it a shotgun? Is it a rifle? Is it a combination rifle/shotgun? Can it be a "combination" yet have only one barrel?
We at PL Firearms are waiting for someone to come in and buy one, that way we will get a definite answer from Firearms Registry, especially if the people have ticked the wrong box when they filled out their "PTA".
Dennis.
And now we have another little problem.
NSW Firearms will give you one ruling based on their "interpretation" (which can differ from the"intention") of the NSW legislation. Pop up to Queensland and it's a whole new game with diferent rules. Vic and SA will be diferent again as will WA.
With the mumbo-jumbo of "State's Rights" muddying the waters of a uniform federal gun law/control act I doubt that we will see much change for the better anytime soon. NSW has the most restrictive gun laws and I doubt that the lawmakers here will be happy to loosen their grip on gun ownership. I also doubt that other states would be at all happy with a change to NSW style legislation.
Here is an interesting question: Mosberg make a 12G, single barrel, bolt action, magazine fed shotgun with a rifled barrel for shooting 12G solid slugs. Great for pigs, deer up close, that sort of thing.
Is this a shotgun?
Is this a prohibited weapon due to the fact that it has a rifled bore of more than .50cal and can fire a solid projectile?
Got me beat! Don't have to worry either, the importers don't bring them into the country, which is a pitty because I could have sold one or two today if I could have got hold of them .
Bummer!
Dennis.
NSW Firearms will give you one ruling based on their "interpretation" (which can differ from the"intention") of the NSW legislation. Pop up to Queensland and it's a whole new game with diferent rules. Vic and SA will be diferent again as will WA.
With the mumbo-jumbo of "State's Rights" muddying the waters of a uniform federal gun law/control act I doubt that we will see much change for the better anytime soon. NSW has the most restrictive gun laws and I doubt that the lawmakers here will be happy to loosen their grip on gun ownership. I also doubt that other states would be at all happy with a change to NSW style legislation.
Here is an interesting question: Mosberg make a 12G, single barrel, bolt action, magazine fed shotgun with a rifled barrel for shooting 12G solid slugs. Great for pigs, deer up close, that sort of thing.
Is this a shotgun?
Is this a prohibited weapon due to the fact that it has a rifled bore of more than .50cal and can fire a solid projectile?
Got me beat! Don't have to worry either, the importers don't bring them into the country, which is a pitty because I could have sold one or two today if I could have got hold of them .
Bummer!
Dennis.
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crowbuster
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Urban_Assassin
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Predator
Any air rifle should technically be Cat A, self loading or not, its still only shooting air rifle pellets and is air powered. The speed of loading should have nothing to do with anything (referring to the FX pcp's here). I'm sure that with practice, you can fire off a shot every one or two seconds anyway.
And lets not start on moderators
What a great way to scare off birds and rabbits by not being able to put one on. And slowly loose your hearing too... but you can of course wear earplugs.
And lets not start on moderators
What a great way to scare off birds and rabbits by not being able to put one on. And slowly loose your hearing too... but you can of course wear earplugs.Aaah, yes, Moderators. Where do we start? And how come they are still made in SA?
OH&S.
Duty of care to others.
Prevention of cruelty to animals.
Noxious animals and pest / vermin eradication.
Protection of habitat for Native (protected & endangered) species.
There must be more reasons for being able to quietly eliminate feral / pest species without disturbing the whole neighbourhood.
How many more can you good people think of?
Dennis.
OH&S.
Duty of care to others.
Prevention of cruelty to animals.
Noxious animals and pest / vermin eradication.
Protection of habitat for Native (protected & endangered) species.
There must be more reasons for being able to quietly eliminate feral / pest species without disturbing the whole neighbourhood.
How many more can you good people think of?
Dennis.
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crowbuster