Arms Act 1983 Flashcards
What is the definition of a firearm?
Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive and includes:
Anything that has been adapted so that is can be used to discharge a shot
Anything which is not for the time being capable of discharging any shot.. by it’s completion or the replacement…correction or repair
Anything.. partially dismantled
Any especially dangerous air gun
What is the definition of a pistol?
Any firearm that is
Designed or
Adapted
To be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is LESS THAN 762mm in length
Who needs a licence to possess an air gun?
Only 16 and 17 yr olds
18plus yr olds do not.
Can anyone under 16 use a firearm or air gun?
They cannot own one but they. An use one under immediate supervision
What is an A category licence holder?
A full licence for the possession of conventional firearms ie. rifles and shotguns
What is a B category licence holder?
Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club
What is a C category licence holder?
Collections
What is a D category licence holder?
Firearms dealers
What is a E category licence holder?
Military style semi automatic firearms
If a person between 16 and 18 years wants a firearms licence, what else do they need before they can apply?
Parental permission
If Police demand a person to produce their firearms licence and they fail to do so, how long do they have to produce it at the local police station?
Within 7 days of demand
If a firearms licence holder changes address, how long do they have to notify police.
30 days
What does an air gun include?
An air rifle and air pistol and a weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air… any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged.
What is an MSSA defined as?
A firearms which after being loaded, fires, ejects and chambers a cartridge with each pull of the trigger but
Does not include
A pistol or
A semi automatic firearm that with its magazine is maintained at all times in a sporting configuration
A pistol is defined as any firearm that is designed or adapted
To be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than _______ in length.
762mm
What is the process of obtaining a firearms licence?
A person 16 yrs or over decides they want a firearms licence
(16-18 need to get parental permission)
Application for firearms licence lodged with police
Police conduct inquiries into applicants suitability
Applicant sits and passes firearms test (mcq style)
Licence issued
A firearms licence must be renewed every ___ years.
10
What power do you have in Section 40(1) of the arms act 1983?
The power to demand the particulars of anyone in possession of a firearm.
Name address and dob
What must u do if they refuse to give details? (S40(2))
Warn/ caution they can be arrested
Then you can arrest after if they still refuse
What’s your search power do you have to search and seize arms?
Section 18.. search and serveillance act 2012
What is Section 45 of the Arms Act 1983?
Unlawful carriage OR possession of a firearm OR air gun OR pistol OR restricted weapon OR explosive.
Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose
Carries or is in possession of
Firearm or air gun or pistol or restricted weapon or explosives
What is Section 66 of the Arms Act 1983?
Occupiers of land and drivers of vehicles
What is Section 46 of the Arms Act 1983?
Carrying an imitation firearm
Except for some lawful proper and sufficient purpose
Carries
An imitation firearm
What is Section 48 of the Arms Act 1983?
Discharging a firearm without reasonable cause
Without reasonable cause
Discharges
A firearm or…
In or near a dwelling house or PP
What is Section 52(1) of the Arms Act 1983?
Presenting a firearm
Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose
Presents
Firearms or…
At any other person
What is Section 52(2) of the Arms Act 1983?
Presenting anything
Except for some lawful and sufficient purpose
Presents
At any other person
Anything
In the circumstances is likely to lead that person to believe that it is a firearm or..
What is the definition of carry?
Carrying means the person actually has the firearm on or about them. It includes conveying or bearing. It has a narrower meaning than possession
What is the definition of possession?
A person who carries must also be in possession.
A possessor has
- knowledge of the firearm
- physical control over it
What is the definition of an air gun ?
An air gun includes any air rifle or air pistol weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air, any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged.
