Security arrangements for firearms and related things in transit
307 Security arrangements for firearms and related things in transit
A person in possession of a firearm or related thing that is in transit and not in use must comply with the following requirements —
a firearm must not be loaded;
a firearm must be secured against unauthorised use by a means prescribed by the regulations;
when a firearm or related thing is not in the person’s immediate possession it must be stored in a location that is the best location for ensuring its safekeeping that is reasonably available to the person;
the requirements of section 308 (in addition to the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (c)) when a firearm or related thing is in a vehicle;
any requirements of the regulations.
Penalty for this subsection:
for a first offence, a fine of $5 000;
for a second or subsequent offence, imprisonment for 12 months and a fine of $12 000.
This section does not apply to a person in possession of a firearm or related thing while —
engaged in a commercial firearm transport activity as a commercial carrier, as those terms are defined in section 315; or
engaged in commercial firearm warehousing as a commercial warehouse operator, as those terms are defined in section 316.
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