Carrying an air gun or imitation firearm in a public place5
1
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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