Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SCHEDULE 1

Schedule 1     Prohibited firearms

(see s 7)

column 1 item	column 2 description
1	a machine gun, submachine gun or other firearm capable of propelling projectiles in rapid succession during 1 pressure of the trigger
2	a self-loading rim-fire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this schedule)
3	a self-loading centre-fire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this schedule)
4	a self-loading or pump action shotgun (including a firearm of that kind described elsewhere in this schedule)
5	a self-loading centre-fire rifle of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes
6	a self-loading shotgun of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes
7	a paintball marker that resembles a prohibited firearm
8	a firearm that substantially duplicates in appearance (regardless of calibre or manner of operation) a firearm referred to in item 1, 5 or 6
9	a firearm (other than a pistol) of the Uberti or Armi-Jager brands, or any similar firearm fitted with a revolving ammunition cylinder (other than a firearm manufactured before 1920)
10	a shotgun fitted with or designed to be fitted with a drum magazine of the ‘Striker 12' assault shotgun type or any similar firearm
11	a firearm with a suppressor attached if there is no permit to possess or use the suppressor in relation to the firearm under the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996

, section 9
12	a firearm, other than a pistol, fitted with a pistol grip or stock that is specially designed so as to be readily detachable, or to operate on a swivel, folding or telescopic basis
13	a firearm made up in the form of a stylographic or propelling pen or pencil, capable of being used for the discharge of gas, bullets, shot, dye or pyrotechnic flares
14	a firearm capable of discharging by any means— (a)     any irritant matter in liquid, powder, gas or chemical form; or (b)     any pyrotechnic flare or dye.
15	a firearm that— (a)     substantially duplicates in appearance another article (for example, a walking stick, walking cane or key ring); and (b)     disguises or conceals the fact that it is a firearm.
16	a cannon or other firearm by whatever name known of a type that— (a)     will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant; and (b)     has a barrel with a bore in excess of 10 gauge or 19.70mm; other than a firearm of the Very or rocket type designed and intended for use for lifesaving or distress signalling purposes, an antique muzzle-loading firearm, or a rifle or shotgun manufactured before 1920
17	a firearm that, or part of which, has a dimension less than the minimum dimension prescribed for the firearm or part by the regulations
18	a firearm that— (a)     is— (i)     a smoothbore shotgun; or (ii)     a rifle, including a combination smoothbore shotgun and rifle but not including an airgun; or (iii)     an airgun mentioned in section 250 (2) (c); and (b)     has no stock; other than a firearm— (c)     whose owner has the registrar's written approval under section 250 (2) to modify the firearm so that it has no stock; and (d)     that the registrar is satisfied under section 251 has been modified in accordance with the approval
19	a replica of any firearm (including a replica pistol, blank fire pistol, paintball marker, shortened firearm, machine gun or submachine gun) unless it is of a type approved by the registrar
20	a device known as a ‘powerhead' that can be attached to the end of a spear gun and that is designed to propel a projectile by means of an explosive.
21	a pistol of more than 9.65mm calibre Note                 A 9.65mm calibre pistol includes a 0.38-inch calibre pistol.
22	a semiautomatic pistol with a barrel length of less than 120mm
23	a revolver or single action pistol with a barrel length of less than 100mm
24	a .50 BMG calibre firearm or a derivative