Firearms Act 1996

A person must not – take part in any war games; or allow any war games to take place on his or her premises; or cause any war games to be held; or assist in the conduct of any war games; or advertise or promote any war games. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.

The Commissioner may approve the conduct of war games for the purpose of – an historical re-enactment; or a dramatic presentation; or a film, video or television production.

In this section, war games means a simulated military exercise or similar activity in which a firearm is used or carried by a person.

This section does not apply to any exercise or activity undertaken for police, defence forces or other government training purposes or to the operation of a paintball business in accordance with Part 6A.