Henry Mokari from Western Highlands Province was arrested after discharging a Bush-Master Aris A2 Rifle at Gerehu stage one last month.
Mokari was charged under section 59 of the Firearms Act for discharging a firearm in a residential area without a lawful excuse.
When questioned by the Boroko District Court, Henry Mokari said he is a reserve police officer.
He told the Court that the weapon was left with him by a Senior Sergeant from Gerehu Police Station, because the sergeant was drunk and wanted to go to a settlement.