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📜 Firearms Amendment (Airsoft) Bill 2019

Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 14626 September 2019Private Member

The Firearms Amendment (Airsoft) Bill 2019 amends the Firearms Act 1973 to legalise and regulate the game of airsoft in Western Australia by introducing a licensing regime for airsoft markers and airsoft pellets.

Impact

This bill affects individuals who wish to participate in airsoft, airsoft clubs, and businesses that operate airsoft venues. It allows for the legal playing of airsoft under a regulated framework, similar to paintball.

Key Changes

["Defines airsoft, airsoft markers, and airsoft pellets within the Firearms Act 1973.", "Introduces a licensing regime for airsoft markers and airsoft venues.", "Specifies requirements for airsoft marker identification, including mandatory colouration (with exceptions during gameplay).", "Sets limits on the pellet energy of airsoft markers based on their operation (fully-automatic vs. other types).", "Exempts airsoft players from certain offences related to pointing firearms at others during licensed gameplay."]

Parliamentary Progress

LC Second Reading MovedLC26 Sept 2019

Affected Sectors

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Penalty Provisions1 found

criminal

s. 23(8)Criminalcross reference

A player of airsoft being conducted in accordance with a licence or permit under this Act does not commit an offence under subsection (8) if the person points an airsoft marker, as identified in that licence or permit, at another person while playing the game.

Ref: subsection (8)

“(8B) A player of airsoft being conducted in accordance with a licence or permit under this Act does not commit an offence under subsection (8) if the person points an airsoft marker, as identified in that licence or permit, at another person while playing the game.”

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