Group
Subdivision

102 Distribute or deal weapons or explosives

Latest release
Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC)
Reference period
2023

Description

Distribution or dealing includes any unlawful supply of weapons or explosives. 

This subdivision is disaggregated by whether the weapons are prohibited or regulated. Delineation will vary by jurisdiction. Where it is unknown or there is not a legislative distinction, offences should be coded to 1020 Distribute or deal weapons or explosives, not further defined.

1021 Distribute or deal prohibited weapons or explosives

This group includes offences relating to the distribution or dealing of prohibited weapons. 

Inclusions:

  • Give or sell prohibited weapons or explosives
  • Transport or distribution of prohibited weapons or explosives within Australia or New Zealand
  • Other offences relating to the distribution or dealing of prohibited weapons or explosives

Exclusions:

  • International trafficking of weapons or explosives – coded to the relevant groups within 101 International trafficking of weapons or explosives

1022 Distribute or deal regulated weapons or explosives

This group includes offences relating to the distribution or dealing of regulated weapons. 

Inclusions:

  • Give or sell firearm or ammunition to an unlicenced person
  • Sell firearms or ammunition without a dealer licence
  • Transport or distribute regulated weapons or explosives unlawfully, within Australia or New Zealand
  • Other offences relating to the distribution or dealing of regulated weapons or explosives

Exclusions:

  • International trafficking of weapons or explosives – coded to the relevant groups within 101 International trafficking of weapons or explosives
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