Weapons Control Act - Northern Territory Legislation (Australia)

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6. Prohibited weapons
A person must not –

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(a) bring into the Territory;
(b) cause to be brought or sent into the Territory;

(c) manufacture, sell or purchase;

(d) display or advertise for sale; or

(e) possess, use or carry,

a prohibited weapon except if permitted to do so by an exemption under section 12 or an approval.

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7. Controlled weapons – general
(1) A person must not, without lawful excuse, proof of which is on the person,....., ...... or ....a controlled weapon in a public place or school.

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possess, carry or use

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What is the minimum age for a person to be permitted to possess, carry or use a crossbow or controlled weapon?

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18 years

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What is th definition of 'Body Armour'?

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means a garment or item that is designed, intended or adapted for the purpose of protecting the body from the effects of a weapon, including a firearm;

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What is the definition of a 'Controlled Weapon'

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(a) a knife, other than a knife that is a prohibited weapon; or
(b) an article that is prescribed by regulation to be a controlled weapon;

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What is the definition of an 'Offensive Weapon'

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means an article –
(a) made or adapted to cause damage to property or to cause injury or fear of injury to a person; or
(b) by which the person having it intends to cause damage to property or to cause injury or fear of injury to a person,
but does not include a prohibited weapon, controlled weapon or body armour;

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What is the definition of a 'Prohibited Weapon'?

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means an article prescribed by regulation to be a prohibited weapon;