Variation of firearm certificateN.I.
11.—(1) The Chief Constable may vary a firearm certificate on the application of the holder and payment of the appropriate fee (if any).
(2) If an application is made under paragraph (1) for a firearm or ammunition to be added to a firearm certificate, paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 5 shall apply to the variation of the certificate as they apply to the grant of a certificate.
(3) If a person—
(a)sells a shotgun ( “the first shotgun”) to the holder of a firearms dealer's certificate ( “the dealer”); and
(b)as part of the same transaction purchases a shotgun ( “the second shotgun”) from him,
the dealer may vary that person's firearm certificate by substituting the second shotgun for the first shotgun.
[F1(4) If a person—
(a)sells a relevant firearm (“the first firearm”) to the holder of a firearms dealer's certificate (“the dealer”); and
(b)as part of the same transaction purchases from the dealer another relevant firearm of the same type and calibre (“the second firearm”),
the dealer may vary that person's firearm certificate by substituting the second firearm for the first firearm.
(5) In paragraph (4) “relevant firearm” means a firearm other than—
(a)a shotgun; or
(b)a prohibited weapon.]
F1Art. 11(4)(5) inserted (1.12.2011) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 24), ss. 103, 111(3) (with s. 106(4)); S.R. 2011/370, art. 2