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
19 Carrying firearm in a public place.
A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him) he has with him in a public place
F1a
a loaded shot gun,
b
an air weapon (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.