(1)  A person under the age of 18 years must not possess or use a firearm unless the person is the holder of a minor's permit.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(2)  A person may apply to the Commissioner for a minor's permit if the person is at least 12 years and under 18 years of age.

(3)  An application is to –

(a) be in an approved form; and

(b) be accompanied by the written permission of a parent or guardian of the applicant to the issue of the minor's permit.