Firearms And Gun Crime Flashcards
What is considered a firearm?
- Glock 17
- Tasor
- Shotgun
- Parva spray
- Air rifle
What is the definition of a firearm?
Anything that is a lethal barrelled weapon
What is considered an accessory to a lethal barrelled weapon?
- designed or adapted to finish the noise or flash caused by firing the weapon
What are the order (highest risk to lowest risk) of Firearms?
Prohibited weapons
Section 1 firearms
Shotguns
Air weapons
What is meant by Possession / Distribution of prohibited weapons or ammunition?
“If without authority of secretary, they have in their possession, or purchases, or acquires a prohibited weapon or ammunition” Includes if it is dismantled in parts
What type of offence is possession / distribution of prohibited weapons or ammunition?
Either-way offence,
10 years
What are some exceptions to possession / distribution of prohibited weapons or ammunition?
- Authorised collectors and dealers e.g. the company that creates and then delivers parva spray to the Police
- Dealers in supply for lawful shooting
What are section 1 firearms?
All firearms except shots gun and conventional air weapons.
What type of offence is possessing a firearm or ammunition without a certificate?
Either-way offence,
5 years
What are some examples of air weapons?
Air guns, air riffles, air pistols
What are some special exemptions for possession of a firearm?
Police permit holders, authorised dealers, vets, athletics starting gun, clay pigeon shooting
What is meant by possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life?
“have possession of any firearm/ammunition with intent to endanger life, whether any injury has been caused or not”
- must not be an imitation firearm
- Firearm must be the reason of endangering life, nothing else
What type of offence is possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life?
Indictable only offence,
Life
What is meant by possession with intent to cause fear or violence?
“possession of any firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause another person to believe unlawful violence will be used against them”
What type of offence is possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence?
Indictable only offence,
10 years
What must be proven in the offence possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence?
- Must prove they are in possession
- They intend to cause fear of violence (does not matter what the victim thinks)
- Need to be in possession immediately before or at the time of
What is meant by an imitiation firearm?
- general imitation
- looks like a firearm but can be readily adapted into an actual firearm.
What is meant by the offence using a firearm to resist arrest?
At the time of arrest, make or attempt to use a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to prevent lawful arrest for themselves or another.
What type of offence is offence using a firearm to resist arrest?
Indictable only offence,
Life
What is meant by the offence having a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence or resist arrest?
(before) Have with them a firearm/imitation firearm and intend to commit an indictable offence or resist arrest or prevent arrest of another
what type of offence is having a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence or resist arrest?
Indictable only offence,
Life
What is a schedule 1 offence?
Abuduction of a child
Criminal damage
Theft, burglary, TWOC, blackmail
Offences against the person
Rape and other sexual/abduction offences
What acronym is used to help remember schedule 1 offences?
ACTOR
What offence is not in the schedule 1 offences and why?
GBH because it already carries life imprisonment
What is meant by the offence possessing a firearm whilst committing (or being arrested for) a schedule 1 offence?
At the time of committing offence or being arrested for offence specified in schedule 1 offences (ACTOR), they have in possession a firearm or imitation firearm.
What type of offence is possessing a firearm whilst committing (or being arrested for) a schedule 1 offence?
Indictable only offence,
Life
What type of offence is trespassing with a firearm?
Either-way offence,
7 years
(summary only if on private land)
