About 2 days ago, Victoria changed its guidelines for counterfeit firearms. As you may know, gel blasters that look realistic are classified as imitation weapons. To possess an imitation weapon, you must be exempt from a GIC exemption or obtain the approval of the Chief Commissioner. Victoria police said they had never „issued an approval for the use of yellow trucks because there is no real reason,” but if you already had CCA approval or fell under the GIC exemption, you could theoretically own an imitation yellow truck. Now, Victoria Police (or to be more specific, the Minister of Police) has changed the GIC exception (see page 31 www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2021/GG2021G039.pdf) to exclude yellow trucks, and Victoria Police have added special conditions to the CACs that exclude yellow trucks. This means that now, even if you are allowed to own imitation weapons, you cannot own a yellow truck. You can still own untinted yellow trucks. You can also read more about the changes www.police.vic.gov.au/firearms-industry-news here. Victoria Police has published a pdf Quick Start Guide to Weapons to help you know which classification your gun falls into. If you are still not sure, we recommend that you seek legal advice. Replica firearms are not the same as counterfeit firearms.
Replicas are working copies of an original firearm and anyone in possession of a replica must register it and hold the appropriate firearms licence. NSW: 1300 362 562, firearmsenq@police.nsw.gov.au/ www.police.nsw.gov.au Question: I want you to have good opinions on whether the yellow XYH-AKM-47 truck would be considered a toy in Victoria or is it an imitation weapon? Here is a link to a store in Australia that sells them: www.tactoys.com.au/products/copy-of-xyh-akm-47-children-s-gel-blaster-green. Cheers Legends licenses are not allowed for BB weapons in Australia as there is no real reason to own one. There is no approved firing range in Victoria to use these weapons. They look realistic, which is another problem for owners, as it is possible that someone will mistake them for a real weapon. It is illegal to import BB weapons or their parts. The defendant possessed, used or carried an imitation firearm within the meaning of section 3 of the Gun Control Act 1990, without exception under section 8B or 8C of the Arms Control Act 1990; TL;DR: Non-imitation gel blasters are still allowed, but even if you own an imitation weapon, you cannot own an imitation gel blaster The 2008 amendments to the Firearms Act gave the Chief Commissioner limited powers to reclassify firearms. As a delegate of the Chief Commissioner, the Superintendent of the Licensing and Regulatory Division may reclassify firearms, which are normally classified as Category A, B or C, as Category D or E long guns. Replicas/imitations of weapons are designed to represent historic firearms as safe, non-firing doppelgängers. We carry replica pistols, replica rifles and replica machine guns. Individuals who are members of historical, reconstructed and police-approved collectors are allowed to import into Victoria and possess imitations or replicas of weapons without firing. So, is anyone making a gun imitation that still seems a little desirable and functional to play with? If you got your hands on a fake weapon, you need to know if it should be registered or not.
If you are charged with a replica or a counterfeit weapon, seek legal advice now. We sell replica weapons to customers in Victoria. Victoria has a so-called Governor in Council (ICG) exemption. This allows members of listed collector, historical and re-enactment groups/clubs to easily import to Victoria and possess imitations/replicas of weapons without firing to support their hobby by simply showing their belonging. There are also other categories of exceptions for theatrical productions, RSLs, etc. ACT: 02 6256 7747, actfirearmsregistry@afp.gov.au/www.afp.gov.au bruh I just got one, then I went to check and found out it was illegal Is there a single legal way for Victorians to own yellow trucks now? It seems easier to get a Class H handgun license than to own a toy gun in this state. An imitation firearm is a device whose appearance could reasonably be confused with that of a functional firearm. If you are still unsure whether a „toy” meets the definition of a counterfeit firearm or firearm under these guidelines, licensing and regulatory services recommends that you seek independent advice. Some devices appear to be a working weapon, even if they don`t work, and are classified as imitation weapons. Because of the possibility that someone may think it is a real weapon, only people with a firearms licence from the Chief Commissioner or a Governor in Council in Victoria can carry or sell counterfeit weapons. Replicas/imitations of weapons are non-firing reproductions of conventional firearms.
A much safer alternative to collection and visualization than real things. Here is a selection of some clubs/companies that people can join to prove that they are a collector/enthusiast who can then legally import and own an imitation/replica weapon in Victoria. This list is not exhaustive, see the full GIC document above for complete lists. If it has been determined that your item is a firearm and you want to keep it legally, you can apply for a firearms licence. See: There is a wide range of firearm-related items marketed to children and firearms enthusiasts. Depending on the general appearance and function of these items, some may be classified as a registrable firearm, a replica of a firearm or an imitation of a weapon. Proper approval is required to possess, maintain or sell these items in Victoria, regardless of the manufacturer`s intent. Firearms and counterfeit firearms are regulated in Victoria by the Firearms (Firearms Act) Act 1996 and the Gun Control Act 1990, respectively. I can reasonably understand their reservations that the general public has uncontrolled access to „counterfeit firearms” (although virtually every other developed country seems to have no problem with this, and almost all also allow airsoft), but they don`t even trust clubs without GIC to own them? 3. A person subject to a firearms prohibition order shall not possess, carry or use an imitation firearm. Replica weapons are not the same as imitation weapons and are working copies of an actual weapon model.
Replica firearms must be registered with the owner and have a firearms licence. For many decades, undrawn reproductions/replicas of real firearms have been used as a much safer alternative for collectors, enthusiasts, re-enactors, museums, and filmmakers. It is a criminal offence to display, possess, transport, use, import or sell counterfeit firearms in Victoria without the permission of the Chief Commissioner of Prohibited Weapons Police or an exemption from the Governor in Council. In Victoria, firearms offences are considered serious offences by law enforcement agencies.