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In forceOffence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
Part 5Firearm authority offences
Division 4Acquiring and taking possession of firearms and major firearm parts
Subdivision 2Acquiring from unauthorised person
237 Offence involving handgun or prohibited firearm
A person who acquires a handgun or prohibited firearm, or a major firearm part of a handgun or prohibited firearm, from an unauthorised person commits a crime.
Penalty: imprisonment for 5 years and a fine of $60 000.
Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years and a fine of $24 000.
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