Is it illegal to hold a fake gun?

The Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) regulates the use, registration and keeping of firearms in NSW. Under the Act, an imitation firearm is taken to be a prohibited firearm unless it is a children’s toy. However, imitation firearms are not required to be registered, nor is a licence required.

Can you have a toy gun in public?

It is an offence to possess an imitation firearm in a public place unless the person can prove they have lawful authority or a reasonable excuse. It is also an offence to manufacture, import or sell a realistic imitation firearm, or to modify an imitation firearm so that it becomes a realistic imitation firearm.

Can I take a toy gun on a plane?

While these types of toys are generally permitted, we recommend that you pack them in your checked baggage. Squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms or weapons are prohibited. We recommend emptying water guns, which must follow the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule.

Should you modify your gun for self defense?

Make them sparingly and for a specific purpose that is easily explainable. Other modifications pose such problems as to seriously jeopardize your plea of self defense. Modifications to trigger pull weight on your defensive firearm deserves detailed discussion.

Can I legally own a firearm if I’m just defending myself?

Let’s say that a shooter came in with the intent to kill off everyone in a school or shopping mall. It really depends. In most cases, where you’re just defending yourself, you’ll very likely be charged with possession of an illegal firearm. This is most likely to occur in cities where the only way to own a firearm is through licensing.

Why don’t lawyers ask for gun modifications or replacement parts?

Here’s why. LE shooting investigators, prosecutors, firearm examiners, judges, and juries are rarely gun modification or replacement part savvy. They may, on a lawyer’s urgings, erroneously think a modification or NFSRP is relevant to a disputed fact.

Why is it illegal to own a firearm without a license?

You don’t have a valid concealed carry permit or that firearm isn’t on that permit. The firearm isn’t registered to you or you don’t have a license to own a firearm in a state that requires registration and/or licensing. The firearm itself is illegal to own because of state regulations, e.g. the Taurus Judge in California.