7.3 Change to specifically allow business premises workers to concealed carry.

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Is this a new law or a change to a current law:

This is a proposed change to 7.3 Possession of Offensive Weapons.

What law do you wish to change/add:
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7.3 Possession of Offensive Weapons​

Any person who is in possession of any offensive weapon in a public area without a reasonable excuse commits an offence. Employees and Owners of a public business premises, such as a shop, or other service, May concealed carry offensive weapons with intentions of defending themselves and their business premises on terms that they remain on site of their business. Offensive weapons include, but are not necessarily limited to the following, firearms, baseball bats, knives, machetes, or improvised/adapted items with the intent to harm or cause damage.



Misdemeanor - liable to 2 years maximum imprisonment, $2,500 maximum fine and asset forfeiture.
Why should this change/addition be made:

What is the aim of this change/addition:

This change specifically legalises shop owners and employees to carry weapons for the purpose of defending their shops from robberies or other violent behaviour.

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