Part I Provisions as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety

Prevention of crime and preservation of public safety

F116A Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

It is an offence for a person to have in his possession any firearm or imitation firearm with intent—

(a)

by means thereof to cause, or

(b)

to enable another person by means thereof to cause,

any person to believe that unlawful violence will be used against him or another person.