Wollongong man fined for carrying pistol-shaped lighter in public
Jason Regal was found with a realistic pistol-shaped lighter at his home and pleaded guilty to carrying an unauthorised pistol. He was also found guilty of intimidation following a dispute with a neighbour.
Why it mattersCarrying a realistic replica weapon in public can lead to arrest and criminal conviction, even if it is just a lighter.
AustraliaNSW law treats realistic replica firearms seriously; carrying one outside your home can result in conviction and community service.
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