Control Of Weapons Act 1990

Question 1

What is the meaning of “prohibited weapon”

Answer 1

An imitation firearm or
and article that is prescribed to be a prohibited weapon under schedule 3

Question 2

What is a “controlled weapon”

Answer 2

A knife
Or an article that is prescribed by the regulations to be a controlled weapon under schedule 2

Question 3

What does “dangerous articles” mean?

Answer 3

An article that has been adapted or modified so as to be capable of being used as a weapon.
Any other article which is carried with the intention of being used as a weapon.

Question 4

What does “possession” include

Answer 4

• Actual physical possession
• Custody or control
• Having and exercising access either solely or in common with others.