Point in time view as at 16/05/2019.
Firearms Act 1968, Section 17 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)It is an offence for a person to make or attempt to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detention of himself or another person.
(2)If a person, at the time of his committing or being arrested for an offence specified in Schedule 1 to this Act, has in his possession a firearm or imitation firearm, he shall be guilty of an offence under this subsection unless he shows that he had it in his possession for a lawful object.
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
(4)For purposes of this section, the definition of “firearm” in section 57(1) of this Act shall apply without paragraphs (b) and (c) of that subsection, and “imitation firearm” shall be construed accordingly.
(5)In the application of this section to Scotland, a reference to Schedule 2 to this Act shall be substituted for the reference in subsection (2) to Schedule 1 . . . F2
Textual Amendments
F1S. 17(3) repealed by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 3 Pt. III
F2Words repealed by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 3 Pt. III
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 17(2) applied (E.W.)(31.10.1991) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s.90(2); S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4), Sch.3.
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