Point in time view as at 16/05/2019.
Firearms Act 1968, Section 16 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
It is an offence for a person to have in his possession any firearm or ammunition with intent by means thereof to endanger life [F1or cause serious injury to property], or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life [F1or cause serious injury to property], whether any injury [F1to person or property] has been caused or not.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by (E.W.) Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48), Sch. Pt.I
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