Storage requirements are detailed in the conditions for each relevant Governor in Council Exemption Order or Chief Commissioner Approval; additional storage requirements may apply to particular weapons (eg. crossbows). The following is the minimum standard of safe-keeping for prohibited weapons. Weapons must be stored in a manner which ensures that the item:

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No. It is not legal to carry any article designed or adapted to discharge an offensive, noxious or irritant liquid, powder, gas or chemical so as to cause disability, incapacity or harm to another person.

Self-protection or self-defence is not a lawful excuse to possess these articles. Alternative options are to carry personal alarm devices such as whistles or personal protection alarms.

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Controlled weapons are weapons that can be possessed, carried and used for legitimate purposes but may pose a potential danger to the community. Controlled weapons are specifically listed in the Control of Weapons Act 1990 and Control of Weapons Regulations 2021.

Capsicum spray, pepper spray or any other similar articles are prohibited weapons and are inappropriate for general possession without a Governor in Council Exemption Order or a Chief Commissioner Approval.

Any item can be considered a dangerous article if it meets the above definition. This may include any everyday items including tools, household items or sports equipment.

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Prohibited weapons are items considered inappropriate for general possession and use without a Chief Commissioner's Approval or a Governor in Council Exemption Order.

A knife that fits the above description is still considered a flick knife even if the blade is partially visible when closed.

A credit card knife folds into the shape and size of a credit card and is designed to be concealed inside a wallet or pocket. Persons found carrying a credit card knife risk being charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. There is no lawful excuse to carry this item.

The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.