A man accused of shooting a woman 10 times with a gel blaster rifle as part of an alleged pattern of prolonged domestic violence has protested his innocence.
Clinton Ross Buttsworth, 39, of Ellalong, appeared in bail court from Cessnock police station on Monday.
He was charged with 42 counts of domestic violence-related assault and intimidation as well as possession of weapons, "child-like" sex dolls, ammunition and drugs.
Buttsworth was refused bail following the discovery of 20 weapons and five sex dolls at his property outside Cessnock.
Police allege they launched an investigation into Buttsworth after a woman, 29, reported on Saturday that she had been repeatedly assaulted and intimidated by the 39-year-old since December last year.
The court heard Buttsworth was allegedly playing with a gel blaster rifle in his bedroom in June when he began shooting at the wall.
"The alleged victim was standing two metres away from the accused and he has turned the firearm on her and shot her with the blaster some 10 times, causing immediate pain and long-term bruising," Judge James Viney said on Monday.
Judge Viney also detailed other alleged assaults and intimidation, during which Buttsworth is alleged to have said: "If I wanted to, I would smash your head into the brick wall right now" and "I don't care if I break your arm".
Buttsworth was arrested at the home in Olney Street on Sunday afternoon.
Police allege a search of the property uncovered about 20 prohibited weapons including crossbows, slingshots, a walking stick with a concealed blade, a flamethrower, a butterfly knife and a number of imitation firearms.
Police also allege they found a bag under a bed containing five sex dolls, which police allege were "child-like".
Buttsworth had been remonstrating and talking to himself while the allegations were listed in court on Monday, but he became overcome with emotion after he was refused bail and began strongly refuting the police claims.
"Look, I agree that I have made some mistakes and done some silly things," Buttsworth said before Judge Viney attempted to cut him off.
"It's a Nerf gun, a child's toy.
"The other one is a water pistol, there is no flamethrower, I don't have a firearm.
"As far as sex toys, that is so embarrassing.
"They are not child-like."
Buttsworth's solicitor, Matthew Unwin, had submitted the 39-year-old could be released on conditional bail, pointing to his limited criminal history and "significant medical issues".
Mr Unwin said Buttsworth had suffered spinal injuries in a car accident and now required a cane to walk.
He said he needed a carer and medication and would be vulnerable in jail because he would not be able to walk unassisted.
Mr Unwin questioned the strength of the prosecution case and said Buttsworth denied the allegations and claimed he was the victim of domestic violence.
Prosecutors opposed bail, saying there was no evidence of his medical issues and a jail term was inevitable.
Judge Viney agreed and after outlining some of the specifics of the allegations, he said Buttsworth had not shown why his detention was not justified.
"On any view these are serious allegations," Judge Viney said.
"Not only the alleged assault perpetrated upon the complainant but possession of child-like sex dolls and numerous prohibited weapons."
Judge Viney rejected the application and the matter was adjourned to Newcastle Local Court in September.
After bail was refused, Buttsworth began pleading his case before he was cut off and told speaking about the allegations was "not in [his] best interest".
