Authorisation
49.—(1) The Chief Constable may, on payment of the appropriate fee, grant an authorisation for a firearms club if he is satisfied that it can operate without danger to public safety or to the peace.
(2) The Chief Constable may at any time by notice in writing—
(a)attach conditions to an authorisation;
(b)vary or revoke conditions attached under this Article.
(3) An authorisation shall, unless the Chief Constable revokes it, continue in force for a period of five years from the date on which it is granted.
(4) The Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (c. 1) shall not have effect in relation to a firearms club if an authorisation is in force in relation to it.
(5) Any person who—
(a)operates, or participates in the activities of, a firearms club for which an authorisation is not in force; or
(b)contravenes any condition of an authorisation,
shall be guilty of an offence.