(1)  For section 47(1)(b) and section 47(2) of the Act, the following is the prescribed manner in which a firearm of a kind specified in those sections that is not a shotgun is to be rendered permanently incapable of being fired:

(a) a bore diameter mild steel rod is to be inserted into the barrel of the firearm, extending for the full length of the barrel;

(b) the mild steel rod is to be fully welded to –

(i) the muzzle and finished flush; and

(ii) the chamber of the firearm, if applicable;

(c) the barrel is to be welded to the receiver to prevent its removal;

(d) the firing pin of the firearm is to be removed and the firing pin hole welded closed;

(e) all internal springs or components that can be removed from the firearm without detracting from its external appearance are to be so removed;

(f) the trigger of the firearm is to be welded in a fixed position to prevent its function;

(g) weld is to be applied to the internal components of the firearm to prevent its function, if possible;

(h) each bolt, if any, is to be welded in a fixed position;

(i) each external hammer, if any, is to be welded in a fixed fired position to prevent its function;

(j) the action of the firearm is to be welded in a closed position to prevent its function;

(k) if the firearm has a bolt action, weld is to be applied to the bolt guide rail to prevent removal of the bolt;

(l) if the firearm has a nipple, the nipple is to be blocked with weld.

(2)  For section 47(1)(b) and section 47(2) of the Act, the following is the prescribed manner in which a firearm of a kind specified in those sections that is a shotgun is to be rendered permanently incapable of being fired:

(a) a bore diameter mild steel rod is to be inserted into the barrel of the firearm for a distance of 5 centimetres;

(b) the mild steel rod is to be fully welded flush to the muzzle;

(c) a 5 centimetre long mild steel plug is to be inserted into the chamber and fully welded flush;

(d) the barrel is to be welded to the receiver to prevent its removal;

(e) if the firearm has a nipple, the nipple is to be blocked with weld.

(3)  An heirloom firearm that is a semi-automatic pistol is, in addition to the matters set out in subregulation (1) , to have the slide of the pistol welded to the frame on both sides to prevent its removal.

(4)  A pistol with a revolving cylinder is, in addition to the matters set out in subregulation (1) , to have a mild steel rod extending from the muzzle to a chamber of the cylinder and the cylinder is to be welded to the frame.

(5)  A weld made for the purposes of this regulation is to be –

(a) substantial and, if practicable, not a spot weld; and

(b) effected by gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, manual arc electrode or gas fusion with steel wire.

(6)  If a firearm that is required to be welded in accordance with this regulation has components of a non-ferrous composition that cannot be satisfactorily welded, the components may be glued and pinned to prevent their function.

(7)  If a firearm that is required to be welded in accordance with this regulation has a barrel that is constructed of material suitable for welding, the barrel may be plugged with a mild steel rod and welded by gas brazing or a similar method.