OF14: Firearms

Question 1

Purpose of the Arms Act 1983

Answer 1

• Regulate the use of firearms
• Provide a licensing system
• Gives police powers to seize
• Establish offences

Question 2

Definition of ‘Firearm’

Answer 2

Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or projectile can be discharged by force of explosion

Question 3

Examples of ‘Prohibited Firearm’

Answer 3

• Semi automatic (except pistol)
• A pump-action shot gun with a detachable magazine
• A pump-action shotgun capable of holding more than 5 cartridges

Question 4

Rules of Under 16’s in regards to firearms

Answer 4

Cannot own a firearm or air gun but can use one if supervised by licence holder

Question 5

Rules of 16-18 year old’s in regards to firearms

Answer 5

Require a licence for both firearms and air guns

Question 6

Rules for 18+ in regards to firearms

Answer 6

Require a licence for firearms but not air gun

Question 7

Explain the different categories for firearms licences

Answer 7

Category A: Full licence (not pistols or restricted)

Category B: Pistols (only when members of pistol clubs)

Category C: Collections, restricted weapons or theatrical performances

Category D: Dealers

Question 8

When does someone have ‘Possession’ of a firearm?

Answer 8

• Knowledge of the firearm

- Physical control of it

Question 9

Explain Section 40 of the Arms Act 1983

Answer 9

40 (1): Power to demand particulars from anyone in possession of a firearm. Name, DOB, Address

40(2): Refusal to give particulars = caution then arrest

Question 10

Explain Section 18 Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Answer 10

Power to search and seize any firearm.

Reasonable grounds to suspect

Person/Bag/Property/Vehicle

Question 11

Obligations when using a warrantless search or entry power?

Answer 11

• Comply with 125 and/or 131
• On line notification: 169 report required by end of
  shift

Question 12

Legal requirements firearms licence holders must adhere to?

Answer 12

1. Keep their licence legible
2. Produce it to Police on demand
3. If they don’t have it, must produce it at Police Station
   within 7 days
4. Change of address must be notified within 30 days
5. Must report theft, loss or destruction in writing to
   Police.
6. If death or injury result from use of firearm must
   report ASAP

Question 13

Definition of ‘Carries’

Answer 13

Actually has the weapon on them

Question 14

What semi automatic weapons are NOT prohibited?

Answer 14

• 0.22 cal or lower 10 bullets max

- semi-auto shotgun with non-detachable mag and 5 bullets max