Blank Fire Handguns
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:10 pm
Hey guys I know this may be off topic, however does anyone know the legalities of blank fire handguns?
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:13 pm
what do you mean like carrying a firearm out in public but its a blank?
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:22 pm
I mean does anyone know the full laws regarding them (ei. owning, using, carrying)?
Firearms
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:47 pm
Carrying any sort of gun, replica, starting pistol sword, knife, etc is totally illegal, are all classified as a potential weapon.Night_Ryder wrote:I mean does anyone know the full laws regarding them (ei. owning, using, carrying)?
Even Schools no longer are allowed Starting Pistols, they use electronic equipment for starting a race etc.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:31 pm
or they get in a professional starter who has a license for a starter gun.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:39 pm
I bought Colt .45 (9mm) today, however dont have any blanks for it yet.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 6:52 am
Colt .45 is not 9mm. .45 inch = 11.43 mm. The 9 mm projectile is closer to .38. The .45 casing and bullet is much larger and more powerful than a 9mm.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:13 am
What for?Night_Ryder wrote:I bought Colt .45 (9mm) today, however dont have any blanks for it yet.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:23 am
Hi Night-ryder,
I'd be careful who would see or know about it too. Too many crims want these sorts of items and use it for the wrong reasons. Not sure what you want blanks for it. Have you thought about joining a ligit Gun Club?
I'd be careful who would see or know about it too. Too many crims want these sorts of items and use it for the wrong reasons. Not sure what you want blanks for it. Have you thought about joining a ligit Gun Club?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 10:40 am
Yea, I have already started my 6 month probation with a gun club. I bought the blank fire model so I can get familiar with the basic inner workings of the hand gun before I am actually eligible to purchase a real one (and yes I know I cant buy a .45 at the very start...I already have a .22 revolver I am planning to get).
Also, it brings about another question. Why are these things so easy to buy...? All they did was write down my DL number and get my phone number. Whats stopping crims from getting these and robbing someone. Nothing.
Also, it brings about another question. Why are these things so easy to buy...? All they did was write down my DL number and get my phone number. Whats stopping crims from getting these and robbing someone. Nothing.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:44 pm
At least its more strict than in the US where every man and his dog has one.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 7:13 pm
If you are unsure then call the Firearms Branch to seek clarification. I would rather be sure you can have it than get caught with it and have your licence cancelled and never be able to legitimately own a firearm.
If it is able to be modified in anyway to fire a missile or projectile then I guess it would be classified as a firearm and need to be licenced in some way.
But firearms aint my forte.
Walks.
If it is able to be modified in anyway to fire a missile or projectile then I guess it would be classified as a firearm and need to be licenced in some way.
But firearms aint my forte.
Walks.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:24 am
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Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:44 pm
Speaking of weapons.. what's the deal with archery equipment? I have a very large area at work (at least 500m in 270°) and everything I need to make targets. Do I have to be in an archery club? (somebody told me this) and am I restricted to designated areas? You can buy compound bows second-hand in Cash-Cons so I assume you don't need a firearms licence 
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:33 pm
Correct nothing, its legal to sell them...Night_Ryder wrote:Whats stopping crims from getting these and robbing someone. Nothing.