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Originally Posted by Marty Henry

I believe if you are pulled over for any reason and a regi check shows the registered owner has a fal that is flagged as "firearms" for the officers conducting the stop.

I would say that the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 and the Arms Act 1983 apply (re vehicles being stopped and searched). The main aspect seems to be that the person with the firearm must prove they have lawful purpose. This applies to non restricted firearms.