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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 115

Aggravated assault

(1)  A person is guilty of a crime under section 183 of the Criminal Code if, during the course of an assault, as defined in section 182 of the Criminal Code , the person carrying out the assault –
(a) uses a firearm; or
(b) threatens to use a firearm, whether or not the person was actually carrying a firearm; or
(c) was carrying a firearm.
(2)  A court of summary jurisdiction may hear and determine proceedings in respect of the assault if the prosecutor and the defendant consent.



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