Arms Act 1993: Firearms and Licences Flashcards
Define Firearm
Means anything which any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosives.
Includes anything that has been adapted
Any especially dangerous air gun
Define Airgun
Includes any air rifle, air pistol or weapon from which, by use o gas or compressed air any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged
Define pistol
Any firearms that is designed or adpated to be held and fired with one hand and includes any firearm that is less than 762mm in length
Who may lawfully possess a firearm?
The holder of a firearms licence
Who may lawfully possess a air gun?
Any person over 18 (no licence)
Any person between the ages of 16-18 with a licence.
Who may lawfully possess MSSA?
Category E firearm licence holders
Who may lawfully possess a pistol?
Category B firearm licence holders
What legal requirements are placed on a firearms licence holder?
Keep their licence legible and undamaged
Produce it to the police on demand
If no licence on them, produce it at a police station within 7 days
If they change their address notify police within 30 days
Report to the police in writing the circumstances of any theft, loss or destruction of the firearm
If death or injury results from the use of a firearm, report the circumstances to the police as soon as practical
How is a firearms licence obtained?
Application lodged with police
Applicant sits and passes firearms test
Police conduct inquiries into suitability
Licence issued
How long does the licence last?
10 years
Which firearms licence categories relate to which type of weapons?
CAT A - full licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms
CAT B - Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club
CAT C - Collections, restricted weapons etc
CAT D - firearms dealers
CAT E - MSSA
