Carrying an air gun or imitation firearm in a public place5

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In Article 61(1) of the principal Order (carrying a firearm in a public place) for the words from “in a public place a loaded shotgun” to the words “for use in that firearm” substitute the words—

in a public place—

a

a loaded shotgun;

b

an air gun (whether loaded or not);

c

any other firearm (whether loaded or not) together with ammunition suitable for use in that firearm; or

d

an imitation firearm,

2

In Schedule 5 to the principal Order (table of punishments) in the entry relating to Article 61(1)—

a

in the second column (general nature of offence) for the words “firearm and ammunition” substitute the words “ firearm or imitation firearm ”; and

b

in the third column (mode of prosecution) after the word “not” insert the words “ in the case of an imitation firearm or ”.

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