(1)  A police officer who has reasonable ground to believe that a person has committed, is committing or is about to commit, an offence under this Act, may, without warrant –

(a) search that person or any vehicle, package or other thing in that person's possession; and

(b) seize any firearm or ammunition that is found and detain it; and

(c) seize any licence or permit found in that person's possession; and

(d) if the person is found to be in possession of a firearm or ammunition, arrest that person.

(2)  For the purposes of subsection (1) , a police officer may require a person driving or in control of a vehicle to stop the vehicle.

(3)  A person must comply with a requirement under this section.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.