Introductory Text
PART I INTRODUCTORY
1.Title and commencement
2.Interpretation
PART II FIREARM CERTIFICATES, ETC.
Firearm certificates
3.Firearm certificate required
4.Application for firearm certificate
5.Grant of firearm certificate
6.Conditions
7.Grant of firearm certificate to young persons
8.Content and duration of firearm certificate
9.Revocation of firearm certificate
10.Consequences of revocation
11.Variation of firearm certificate
12.Certificate for prohibited weapon
13.Surrender etc. of firearms on expiration of firearm certificate
Museum firearms licences
14.Museum firearms licence
Visitor's firearm permits
15.Visitor's firearm permit
16.Revocation or variation of visitor's firearm permit
Certificates granted in Great Britain, etc.
17.Firearm certificate or shotgun certificate granted in Great Britain
18.Air guns held without a firearm certificate in Great Britain
Issue, etc. of documents for European purposes
19.Issue of European firearms pass
20.Duration of European firearms pass
21.Renewal of European firearms pass
22.Article 7 authorities
23.Variation, endorsement, etc. of European documents
PART III FIREARMS DEALERS
24.Firearms dealer's certificate required
25.Application for firearms dealer's certificate
26.Grant of firearms dealer's certificate
27.Conditions
28.Content and duration of firearms dealer's certificate
29.Revocation or variation of firearms dealer's certificate
30.Consequences of expiration or revocation of firearms dealer's certificate
31.Places of business: addition to certificate
32.Places of business: removal from certificate
33.Consequences where dealer convicted of an offence
34.Exemptions from Article 24 for auctioneers
35.Occasional permits
36.Revocation or variation of occasional permit
PART IV CONTROL OF TRANSACTIONS
37.Business and other transactions with firearms and ammunition
38.Record of transactions in firearms
39.Transfers of firearms and ammunition to be in person
40.Notification of dealings involving firearms
41.Notification of loss, repair or deactivation of firearms, etc.
42.Notification of disposal or destruction, etc. taking place outside Northern Ireland
43.Purchase or acquisition of firearms in other member States
44.Firearms acquired for export
PART V PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN WEAPONS AND CONTROL OF ARMS TRAFFIC
45.Weapons subject to general prohibition
46.Exemptions from requirement of authority under Article 45
47.Possession of firearms on service premises, etc.
48.Power to prohibit movement of firearms and ammunition
PART VI FIREARMS CLUBS
49.Authorisation
50.Revocation or variation of authorisation
51.Power of entry
PART VII ENFORCEMENT AND OFFENCES
Enforcement
52.Power of search with warrant
53.Powers of constables to stop and search
54.Production of firearms for ballistic and other tests
55.Production of certificates, etc.
56.Police powers in relation to firearms traffic
57.Seizure and detention of firearms and ammunition
Offences with firearms
58.Possession with intent
59.Use of firearm to resist arrest
60.Carrying firearm with criminal intent
61.Carrying or discharging firearm in a public place
62.Trespassing with firearm
63.Prohibition of possession, etc. of firearm by certain persons
64.Possession of firearm or ammunition in suspicious circumstances
65.Possession of loaded firearm while drunk or under influence of drugs
66.Supplying firearm or ammunition to person who is drunk, etc.
66A.Supplying imitation firearms to minors
67.Conversion of weapons
68.Defences
General
69.Prosecution and punishment of offences
70.Minimum sentence for certain offences
71.Power by order to exclude application of minimum sentence to those under 18
72.Forfeiture and disposal of firearms; cancellation of certificate by convicting court
73.False statements
PART VIII MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL
74.Appeal from decision of Chief Constable
75.Fees
76.Application of Order to imitation firearms which are readily convertible into firearms
77.Application of Order to Crown servants
78.Application of certain provisions of this Order to police
79.Delegation of functions
80.Regulations and orders
81.Saving and transitional provisions
Article 82—Amendments and repeals
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1
FIREARM CERTIFICATES – EXEMPTIONS
Firearms dealers
1.(1) The holder of a firearms dealer's certificate may, without...
Auctioneers, carriers and warehousemen
2.(1) A person carrying on the business of an auctioneer,...
Slaughter of animals
3.(1) A person licensed to slaughter animals may, without holding...
Equipment for ships and aircraft
4.(1) A person may, without holding a firearm certificate, have...
Sporting purposes
5.A person carrying a firearm or ammunition belonging to another...
Athletics meetings, etc.
6.A person who has attained the age of eighteen may,...
Firearms clubs
7.A member of a firearms club which is authorised under...
Recreational facilities
8.(1) A person may, without holding a firearm certificate, acquire...
Air guns and ammunition
9.(1) A person may, without holding a firearm certificate, have...
Rifles
10.(1) A person may, without holding a firearm certificate, borrow...
Shotguns
11.(1) A person may, without holding a firearm certificate, borrow...
Theatre and cinema
12.(1) A person taking part in a theatrical performance may,...
SCHEDULE 2
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN MUSEUMS
Introductory
1.(1) In this Schedule— “licence” means a museum firearms licence;...
Museum firearms licences
2.(1) The Department of Justice may, on an application in...
Variation and revocation
3.(1) The Department of Justice may by notice in writing...
Secretary of State's power to grant museum firearms licences
3A.(1) The Secretary of State may, on an application in...
Fees
4.The appropriate fee shall be payable on the grant of...
Offences and enforcement
5.(1) It shall be an offence for any of the...
SCHEDULE 3
RECORD OF TRANSACTIONS
1.The quantities and descriptions of firearms and ammunition manufactured and...
2.The quantities and descriptions of firearms and ammunition purchased or...
3.The quantities and descriptions of firearms and ammunition accepted for...
4.The quantities and descriptions of firearms and ammunition sold or...
5.The quantities and descriptions of firearms and ammunition in possession...
SCHEDULE 4
OFFENCES TO WHICH ARTICLE 59(2) APPLIES
1.Any offence under any of the following provisions of the...
2.Offences under any of the following provisions of the Offences...
3.Offences under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions)...
4.Offences under any of the following provisions of the Criminal...
5.Offences under Article 172 of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland)...
6.Offences under the Child Abduction (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (NI...
7.Offences under section 123(1) of the Criminal Justice and Public...
8.Offences under section 66 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act...
9.Offences under paragraph 4 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration...
10.Attempting to commit any offence specified in paragraphs 1 to...
11.Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring the commission of any offence...
SCHEDULE 5
TABLE OF PUNISHMENTS
SCHEDULE 6
FEES
Firearm certificate
Museum firearms licence
Visitor's firearm permit
Firearms dealer's certificate
Firearms club
