Firearms Regulations 2016

For section 47(1)(b) and section 47(2) of the Act, the following is the prescribed manner in which a firearm of a kind specified in those sections that is not a shotgun is to be rendered permanently incapable of being fired:a bore diameter mild steel rod is to be inserted into the barrel of the firearm, extending for the full length of the barrel; the mild steel rod is to be fully welded to – the muzzle and finished flush; and the chamber of the firearm, if applicable; the barrel is to be welded to the receiver to prevent its removal; the firing pin of the firearm is to be removed and the firing pin hole welded closed; all internal springs or components that can be removed from the firearm without detracting from its external appearance are to be so removed; the trigger of the firearm is to be welded in a fixed position to prevent its function; weld is to be applied to the internal components of the firearm to prevent its function, if possible; each bolt, if any, is to be welded in a fixed position; each external hammer, if any, is to be welded in a fixed fired position to prevent its function; the action of the firearm is to be welded in a closed position to prevent its function; if the firearm has a bolt action, weld is to be applied to the bolt guide rail to prevent removal of the bolt; if the firearm has a nipple, the nipple is to be blocked with weld.

For section 47(1)(b) and section 47(2) of the Act, the following is the prescribed manner in which a firearm of a kind specified in those sections that is a shotgun is to be rendered permanently incapable of being fired:a bore diameter mild steel rod is to be inserted into the barrel of the firearm for a distance of 5 centimetres; the mild steel rod is to be fully welded flush to the muzzle; a 5 centimetre-long mild steel plug is to be inserted into the chamber and fully welded flush; the barrel is to be welded to the receiver to prevent its removal; if the firearm has a nipple, the nipple is to be blocked with weld.

An heirloom firearm that is a semi-automatic pistol is, in addition to the matters set out in subregulation (1), to have the slide of the pistol welded to the frame on both sides to prevent its removal.

A pistol with a revolving cylinder is, in addition to the matters set out in subregulation (1), to have a mild steel rod extending from the muzzle to a chamber of the cylinder and the cylinder is to be welded to the frame.

A weld made for the purposes of this regulation is to be – substantial and, if practicable, not a spot weld; and effected by gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, manual arc electrode or gas fusion with steel wire.

If a firearm that is required to be welded in accordance with this regulation has components of a non-ferrous composition that cannot be satisfactorily welded, the components may be glued and pinned to prevent their function.

If a firearm that is required to be welded in accordance with this regulation has a barrel that is constructed of material suitable for welding, the barrel may be plugged with a mild steel rod and welded by gas brazing or a similar method.