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238 PDFTitle:FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION ORDINANCEGazette Number:
Section:22Heading:Dangerous or reckless use of firearm etc.Version Date:30/06/1997

(1) A person commits an offence who, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, discharges or otherwise deals with any arms or ammunition in a manner likely to injure, or endanger the safety of, any person or property or with reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for 7 years.

[cf. 1958 s. 16(2A) New Zealand Arms Act]