[chbot] Spud Guns

[Charles Manning]

Yes, really...

The Arms Act 1983 defines a firearm as anything from which any shot, bullet, 
missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

Most spudguns combust a fuel to make a propulsive explosion. ie are firearm.

There are some spudguns that use compressed air. Those were recently 
classified as PCP guns for which you generally need a FAL, with some 
exclusions for small CO2 pistols, paintball guns and similar.

Even normal spring airguns are subject to fire arms laws, but you do not need 
a FAL if you are over 18. For 16-18 you need an FAL. You still need to keep 
them locked up and they are subject to the same brandishing laws as any other 
fire arms.


-- Charles

On Wednesday 20 June 2012 10:52:36 Kerry Harpur wrote:
> Really? I thought they would be under the same classification as an air
> rifle in this country - 16-18 need a firearms licence over that no licence
> needed. Not that I have looked it up myself but I'd be surprised if they
> were classified as anything else.
>
> Regards,
> Kerry
>
> On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Charles Manning 
<cdhmanning at gmail.com>wrote:
> > On Tuesday 19 June 2012 18:02:04 Paul Davey wrote:
> > > Here is the link to the forum about everything spudgun related.
> > >
> > > http://www.spudfiles.com/
> >
> > Just be aware that these are classified as fire arms and are subject to
> > firearms laws.
> >
> > At a legal minimum you need a fire arms license, keep the spud gun under
> > lock
> > and key and keep the ammo locked away too (:-)) and obey other FA laws
> > such as not making a device under 762mm in length (classified as a pistol
> > which ups the penalties etc).
> >
> > Or you can just obey the 11th commandment: "Thou shall not get caught."
> >
> > There is of course discretion in the application of the law. So long as
> > you are not stupid you probably won't get into trouble.
> >
> > #disclaimer I'm not a lawyer, thank goodness!
> >
> > -- Charles
> >
> >
> >
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