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Prohibited Weapons - concealed/disguised weapons and blades
The ACT Prohibited Weapons Act
Weapons and blades that are concealed within or disguised as an article that’s not a weapon are a prohibited weapon. This includes, but is not limited to credit card knives.
If you are in possession of an item you suspect might be a prohibited weapon, destroy or dispose of it safely.
ACT Prohibited Weapons Act 1996
The use of suppressors
Under ACT legislation, suppressors can only be possessed or used by people authorised by permit for the following purposes. These purposes include:
- Conservation actions including killing fauna on public land
- Conservation actions including killing fauna on land under rural lease
- A veterinarian or Conservation officer alleviating the suffering of an animal
- A CSIRO employee on an expedition to collect museum specimens
- A Firearms dealer undertaking activities that are reasonable and necessary - including maintaining and testing firearms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifically a single or double edged blade that can be made to look like any other thing that is not a weapon. This can include credit card knives, knives that sit within a case that can be slid into a wallet, blades in pens, etc.
Either destroy or safely dispose of it. Alternatively, the knife can be removed from the item and safely stored.
Swiss army knives are not considered prohibited weapons, however, be mindful of carrying such items in public if you do not have a lawful excuse, such as needing it for work.
Follow standard and safe knife disposal methods.