Remedy Law Library: Section 22: Acquisition and possession of firearms by minors., Firearms Act 1968

Section 22: Acquisition and possession of firearms by minors.

Part I: Provisions as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety

22(1)

It is an offence for a person under the age of eighteen to purchase or hire any firearm or ammunition.

22(1A)

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22(2)

It is an offence for a person under the age of fourteen to have in his possession any firearm or ammunition to which section 1 of this Act applies, except in circumstances where under section 11(1), (3) or (4) of this Act or section 15 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 he is entitled to have possession of it without holding a firearm certificate.

22(3)

It is an offence for a person under the age of fifteen to have with him an assembled shot gun except while under the supervision of a person of or over the age of twenty-one, or while the shot gun is so covered with a securely fastened gun cover that it cannot be fired.

22(5)

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