Firearms Act 1968
Firearms Act 1968 (1968 c. 27)
- Firearms Act 1968 (1968 c. 27)
- Part I Provisions as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety
- General restrictions on possession and handling of firearms and ammunition
- 1 Requirement of firearm certificate.
- 2 Requirement of certificate for possession of shot guns.
- 2A Possession of a sound moderator or flash suppressor
- 3 Business and other transactions with firearms and ammunition.
- 3A Possessing component parts of ammunition with intent to manufacture
- 4 Conversion of weapons.
- 4A Possession of articles for use in connection with conversion
- Prohibition of certain weapons and control of arms traffic
- 5 Weapons subject to general prohibition.
- 5A Exemptions from requirement of authority under s.5.
- 6 Power to prohibit movement of arms and ammunition.
- Special exemptions from sections 1 to 5
- 7 Police permit.
- 8 Authorised dealing with firearms.
- 9 Carriers, auctioneers, etc.
- 10 Slaughter of animals.
- 11 Sports, athletics and other approved activities.
- 11A Authorised lending and possession of firearms for hunting etc
- 12 Theatre and cinema.
- 13 Equipment for ships and aircraft.
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- 15 Holder of Northern Irish certificate.
- Prevention of crime and preservation of public safety
- 16 Possession of firearm with intent to injure.
- 16A Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
- 17 Use of firearm to resist arrest.
- 18 Carrying firearm with criminal intent.
- 19 Carrying firearm in a public place.
- 19A Having small-calibre pistol outside premises of licensed pistol club.
- 20 Trespassing with firearm.
- 21 Possession of firearms by persons previously convicted of crime.
- 21A Firing an air weapon beyond premises
- 22 Acquisition and possession of firearms by minors.
- 23 Exceptions from s. 22(4).
- 24 Supplying firearms to minors.
- 24ZA Failing to prevent minors from having air weapons
- 24A Supplying imitation firearms to minors
- 25 Supplying firearm to person drunk or insane.
- Part II Firearm and Shot Gun Certificates; Registration of Firearms Dealers
- Grant, renewal, variation and revocation of firearm and shot gun certificates
- 26A Applications for firearm certificates.
- 26B Applications for shot gun certificates.
- 26 Application for, and grant of, certificates.
- 27 Special provisions about firearm certificates.
- 27A Conditions for storage etc of certain firearms
- 28 Special provisions about shot gun certificates.
- 28A Certificates: supplementary.
- 28B Certificates: limited extension
- 29 Variation of firearm certificates.
- 30A Revocation of firearm certificates.
- 30B Partial revocation of firearm certificates.
- 30C Revocation of shot gun certificates.
- 30D Revocation of certificates: supplementary.
- 30 Revocation of certificates.
- 31 Certificate for prohibited weapon.
- 32 Fee for certificate and exemption from paying it in certain cases.
- 32ZA Fees in connection with authority under section 5
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- 32A Documents for European purposes.
- 32B Renewal of European firearms pass.
- 32C Variation, endorsement etc. of European documents.
- Registration of firearms dealers
- 33 Police register.
- 34 Grounds for refusal of registration.
- 35 Fee for registration and renewal thereof.
- 36 Conditions of registration.
- 37 Registration of new place of business.
- 38 Removal from register of dealer’s name or place of business.
- 39 Offences in connection with registration.
- Supplementary
- 40 Compulsory register of transactions in firearms.
- 41 Exemption from s. 40 in case of trade in shot gun components.
- 42A Information as to transactions under visitors’ permits.
- 42B. Permitted electronic means
- 43 Power of Secretary of State to alter fees.
- 44 Appeals against police decisions.
- 45 Consequences where registered dealer convicted of offence.
- Part III Law Enforcement and Punishment of Offences
- 46 Power of search with warrant.
- 47 Powers of constables to stop and search.
- 48 Production of certificates.
- 49 Police powers in relation to arms traffic.
- 50 Special powers of arrest.
- 51 Prosecution and punishment of offences.
- 51A Minimum sentence for certain offences under s. 5
- 52 Forfeiture and disposal of firearms; cancellation of certificate by convicting court.
- Part IV Miscellaneous and General
- 53 Rules for implementing this Act.
- 54 Application of Parts I and II to Crown servants.
- 55 Exercise of police functions.
- 55A Guidance as to exercise of police functions
- 56 Service of notices
- 57 Interpretation.
- 57A Exception for airsoft guns
- 57B Power to amend section 57(1D)
- 58 Particular savings.
- 59 Repeals and general savings.
- 60 Short title, commencement and extent.
- SCHEDULES
- SCHEDULE 1 Offences to which section 17(2) applies
- SCHEDULE 2 Offences to which sections 17(2) and 18 apply in Scotland
- Common Law Offences
- Statutory Offences
- Attempts
- SCHEDULE 3 Jurisdiction and Procedure on application under section 21(6)
- Part I Application to the Crown Court (England and Wales)
- Part II Application to Sheriff (Scotland)
- SCHEDULE 4 Particulars to be Entered by Firearms Dealer in Register of Transactions
- PART 1 PARTICULARS RELATING TO FIREARMS (OTHER THAN AIR WEAPONS) AND AMMUNITION
- Note: in this Part references to firearms do not include any firearm to which Part 2 or 3 of this Schedule applies
- PART 2 PARTICULARS RELATING TO AIR WEAPONS: ENGLAND AND WALES
- Notes:This Part does not apply in relation to Scotland.In this Part “air weapon” includes any component of, or accessory to, an air weapon.
- PART 3 PARTICULARS RELATING TO AIR WEAPONS: SCOTLAND
- SCHEDULE 5 Provisions as to Appeals under s. 44 of this Act
- Part I Courts with Jurisdiction to entertain Appeal
- Part II Procedural provisions for appeal to the Crown Court
- Part III Appeals in Scotland
- SCHEDULE 6 Prosecution and Punishment of Offences
- Part I Table of Punishments
- Part II Supplementary Provisions as to Trial and Punishment of offences
- SCHEDULE 7. Repeals
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