In General - You must be over 18 years to purchase any edged collectable from us. Please be aware of your compliance with local and state laws to legally purchase swords, knives, axes etc. We will not be responsible for any consequences of non-compliance.
Oz Gun Mart will not be held liable for misuse, careless use, unauthorized use and modifications made to the weapon that will also void the warranty. Please always use your weapon safely and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
We have also highlighted some items we have determined to have restrictions below but always research your state/territory weapons legislation before making any purchase.
If your state/territory is not shown, please contact us for more info. The regulations are periodically updated and can be out of date for a short period of time. Please double-check with your state/territory licensing service for current legislation as these are complex and subject to change. Any summary or information below is provided for general information only and will never serve as legal advice in any way.
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State |
QLD |
NSW |
VIC |
ACT |
TAS |
SA |
WA |
NT |
NZ |
|
SLINGSHOTS |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES** |
NO |
NO |
YES |
|
POCKET SHOTS |
YES |
YES* |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES** |
NO |
NO |
YES |
|
SLINGSHOT BANDS |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
|
ZOMBIE KNIVES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
THROWING KNIVES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
|
DAGGERS |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
|
SWORDS |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NSW: Slingshots are illegal in NSW and can't be sold (with an exception for some "Pocket Shot Slingshot" products as they are not 'y' frame). However the Pocket Shot Hammer Handle is prohibited in NSW.
NSW Weapons Act
Schedule 1 - Prohibited Weapons
Slingshot (being a device consisting of an elasticised band secured to the forks of a “Y” shaped frame)"
NSW Zombie Knife Legislation
Beginning 28 February 2019
NSW Police - What's New in Zombie Knife Legislation
QLD:
QLD Weapons Act
Weapons Categories Regulation
Single hand opening knives designed as a weapon
Apply for a weapons permit to acquire or a license in QLD
ACT: Slingshots are currently available for sale, however, you must be over 18yrs of age to purchase.
ACT Weapons Act
ACT Prohibited Weapons Act - Schedule 1
VICTORIA: Commercially made complete slingshots are considered a prohibited weapon.
VIC Weapons Act
Control of Weapons Regulations 2011
TAS: Slingshots are legal in Tasmanian as long as they are used on private property (Confirmed by contact at http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/ImportingWeapons-PoliceCertificationTest.pdf)
TAS Weapons Act
TAS Imitation Firearms
SA: Slingshots are considered a Dangerous Article, and exemption must be presented. Some types of slingshots are completely prohibited.
**You must have a "Lawful excuse" to possess a Slingshot or Pocket Shot in South Australia
SA Weapons Legislation
SA Police - Prohibited Weapons List & Possible Exemption Categories
WA: Slingshots are illegal in WA and can't be sold.
WA Weapons Act
WA Weapons Regulations
NT: Slingshots are illegal in NT and can't be sold.
NT Weapons Control Act
NT Weapons Control Regulations
NEW ZEALAND: Throwing knives & daggers are illegal to import into New Zealand
Customs Import Prohibition (Offensive Weapons) Order 2021
NZ Crimes Act - Possession of Offensive Weapons
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