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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Firearms Act 1968


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Sentencing Act 2020, Cross Heading: Firearms Act 1968 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 February 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.

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Firearms Act 1968E+W
9E+WAn offence under any of the following provisions of the Firearms Act 1968—
(a)section 16 (possession of firearm with intent to endanger life);
(b)section 16A (possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence);
(c)section 17(1) (use of firearm to resist arrest);
(d)section 17(2) (possession of firearm at time of committing or being arrested for offence specified in Schedule 1 to that Act);
(e)section 18 (carrying a firearm with criminal intent).
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