criminal · In Force

Arms Act 1959

2019: max 1 firearm per person (was 3). Life imprisonment for prohibited arms. Online licence application. Stronger provisions on weapons of mass destruction.

Amended

2019

Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Key provisions and changes

• 1 firearm per person max
• Life imprisonment for prohibited arms
• WMD provisions
• Online licence application
• Surrender of excess arms