Group
Subdivision
102 Distribute or deal weapons or explosives
Latest release
Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC)
Reference period
2023
Released
30/11/2023
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