104 Unlawfully obtain, possess, or use weapons or explosives

This subdivision includes offences relating to purchase, possession, or use of weapons. It 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 1040 Unlawfully obtain, possess, or use weapons or explosives, not further defined.

This group includes the purchase, possession or use of prohibited weapons or explosives.

• Possession of a prohibited weapon or explosive
• Purchase a prohibited weapon or explosive
• Other offences relating to the purchase, possession, or use of prohibited weapons or explosives

• Burglary or theft of prohibited weapons or explosives – coded to the relevant groups within 06 Burglary and 07 Theft
• Use a prohibited weapon to commit sexual assault, assault, robbery, or burglary – coded to the relevant groups within 02 Assault, 03 Sexual offences, 051 Robbery or 06 Burglary

This group includes the purchase, possession, or use of regulated weapons or explosives.

• Carry an object that was legally purchased but is classified as a regulated weapon, such as a spear gun, laser pointer, or specialised knives
• Possess firearm without licence or permit
• Possess unregistered firearm
• Purchase firearm or ammunition without permit 
• Supply false documentation to get a licence or permit for a weapon
• Unlawful purchase or possession of fireworks, firecrackers, or flares
• Other offences relating to the purchase, possession, or use of regulated weapons or explosives

• Burglary or theft of regulated weapons or explosives – coded to the relevant groups within 06 Burglary and 07 Theft

Offences relating to the operation or handling of legal or regulated weapons or explosives. 

• Defacement of a firearm, for example to obscure serial numbers or identification marks
• Discharging a firearm at a prohibited time or place
• Lend a regulated weapon to a minor or unlicensed person
• Misuse fireworks, firecrackers, or flares
• Misuse regulated weapons, including objects not purchased as weapons, such as laser pointers
• Offences relating to weapons storage, such as failing to secure firearm or carrying a concealed weapon
• Other misuse of regulated weapons or explosives offences

• Carry an object that was legally purchased but is classified as a regulated weapon – coded to 1042 Unlawfully obtain or possess regulated weapons or explosives
• Cause property damage with an explosive – coded to 1111 Property damage by fire or explosion
• Manufacture prohibited weapons, or modify or alter regulated weapons to create prohibited weapons – coded to 1031 Manufacture of prohibited weapons or explosives
• Mismanagement of hazardous substances including radioactive or flammable substances – coded to 1234 Hazardous substances offences