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VIC LAW Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections

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Bill Doogue
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Firearm Offences - VIC
The Law - Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections

What the Law states - Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections


Firearms Act 1996 - SECT 8

Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections

8. Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections

A person must not acquire, dispose of, possess or carry cartridge ammunition for the purposes of collecting cartridge ammunition unless that person does so under and in accordance with a licence. 

Maximum Penalty in Victoria


60 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment.

What the Prosecution must prove - Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections - Vic


(a) the offence occurred at the time and place alleged.

(b) the offender was the accused

(c) the accused acquired, disposed of, possessed or carried cartridge ammunition

(d) doing so for the purpose of collecting ammunition

(e) the accused did not have a licence to collect ammunition

Possible Defences - Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Identification dispute.

(d) Lack of intent.

(e) Mental impairment.

(f) Necessity.

(g) Self-defence.

Which court will hear the charge of Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections


Magistrates Court
Appeal Offence to acquire, dispose of possess or carry cartridge ammunition for collections Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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