PART IIIFIREARMS DEALERS
Grant of firearms dealer's certificate26
1
The Chief Constable may grant a firearms dealer's certificate if he is satisfied that the applicant can be permitted to carry on business as a firearms dealer without danger to public safety or to the peace.
2
The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearms dealer's certificate unless he is satisfied that—
a
the applicant is a fit person to carry on business as a firearms dealer;
b
every place of business at which he proposes to carry on business as a firearms dealer is suitable for that purpose; and
c
he will engage in business as a firearms dealer to a substantial extent or as an essential part of another trade or profession.
3
Notwithstanding anything in paragraph (1) or (2), the Chief Constable shall grant a firearms dealer's certificate to any applicant who is authorised by the Secretary of State under Article 45 to manufacture, sell or transfer prohibited weapons or prohibited ammunition.
4
The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearms dealer's certificate to any applicant who is subject to an order of a court in Northern Ireland made under Article 33 or an order of a court in Great Britain made under section 45 of the Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27) (consequences where dealer convicted of offence).
5
The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearms dealer's certificate to any applicant who is prohibited by this Order from possessing a firearm.
6
The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearms dealer's certificate to a person under the age of 18 years.
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In paragraph (7)—
“duplicate certificate” means a copy of the firearms dealer's certificate as granted;
“updated certificate” means the firearms dealer's certificate revised up to such date as may be specified on the certificate.