(1)  A person must not carry a firearm with intent –

(a) to commit a crime; or

(b) to resist arrest or to prevent the arrest of another person.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.

(2)  In proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) , proof that a person –

(a) was carrying a firearm; and

(b) intended to commit a crime or to resist or prevent arrest –

is evidence that the person intended to have the firearm with him or her while committing the crime or resisting or preventing the arrest.