Originally Posted by
garpal gumnut
If the weapon belonged to an Australian Defence Force person, when I served overseas, it would be an automatic six months at the Governors pleasure in DFCE Holsworthy. This is a complete and utter no-no. Particularly on or near an aircraft.
Is that actually true?
Sounds a little extreme and unlikely.
Our military would usually set a stiff financial penalty for a negligent discharge.