Group
Subdivision

103 Manufacture weapons or explosives

Latest release
Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC)
Reference period
2023

Description

This subdivision includes the unlawful manufacture or modification of weapons or explosives. Manufacture may be by any method, including 3D printing.

This subdivision 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 1030 Manufacture weapons or explosives, not further defined.

1031 Manufacture of prohibited weapons or explosives

This group includes the manufacture or modification of prohibited weapons or explosives.

Inclusions:

  • Manufacture or modification of prohibited weapons or explosives, including chemical or biological weapons
  • Unlawful modification or alteration of a regulated weapon, where this results in the creation of a prohibited weapon
  • Other offences relating to the manufacture of prohibited weapons or explosives

Exclusions:

  • Mishandling of radioactive substances – coded to 1234 Hazardous substances offences

1032 Manufacture of regulated weapons or explosives

This group includes the manufacture or modification of regulated weapons or explosives.

Inclusions:

  • Manufacture regulated weapons or explosives, including chemical or biological weapons
  • Unlawfully modify or alter a weapon, where this results in the creation of a weapon capable of being registered, regardless of whether it is actually registered 
  • Other offences relating to the manufacture of regulated weapons or explosives

Exclusions:

  • Mishandling of radioactive substances – coded to 1234 Hazardous substances offences
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