Firearms

Question 1

Define firearms section 57 firearms act

Answer 1

A) lethal barrelled weapon
B) prohibited weapon
C) relevant component part in relation to a lethal barrelled weapon
D) accessory to a lethal barrelled weapon where accessory is designed or adapted to diminish the noise or flash of firing a weapon

Question 2

Describe a lethal barrelled weapon

Answer 2

Barrelled weapon of any description from which a shot bullet or other missile with kinetic energy of more than one joule at the muzzle can be discharged

Question 3

Describe what is meant by a prohibited weapon

Answer 3

Possession = absolute eg automatic weapons, self loading action weapons, barrel less than 30cm / overall length less than 60cm designed / adapted to discharge noxious liquid, gas etc, any grenade bomb or missile

Question 4

Difference between a prohibited weapon and S1 firearms

Answer 4

Prohibited weapons more dangerous in terms of risk so carry a higher sentence; you can have section 1 firearms with a license

Question 5

What is a section 1 firearm

Answer 5

All firearms except shotguns and conventional airways

Question 6

What is section 1 ammunition

Answer 6

Any ammunition that has 5+ pellets for a firearms except shotgun, air rifle pellets or blank ammunition

Question 7

Define possessing a s1 firearm or ammunition without a certificate
Either way 5 years

Answer 7

Have in their possession or to purchase or acquire a S1 firearm or ammunition unless authorised by a firearms certificate or exemption

Question 8

When do air weapons become specially dangerous?

Answer 8

When kinetic energy is more than 6 feet pounds for air pistol and 12 feet pounds for air rifle disguised as another object