SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Weapons etc.: corresponding provisions for Northern Ireland
Supplying imitation firearms to minors
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1
After Article 66 of the Firearms Order insert—
Supplying imitation firearms to minors66A
1
It is an offence for a person under the age of 18 to purchase an imitation firearm.
2
It is an offence to sell an imitation firearm to a person under the age of 18.
3
In proceedings for an offence under paragraph (2) it is a defence to show that the person charged with the offence—
a
believed the other person to be aged 18 or over; and
b
had reasonable ground for that belief.
2
In Article 68 of that Order (defences), for “or 64” substitute “
, 64 or 66A
”
.
3
In Schedule 5 of that Order (punishments), after the entry for Article 66 insert—
Article 66A(1) or (2)
Acquisition by a minor of an imitation firearm and supplying him.
Summary
6 months or level 5 or both.