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The Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) Rules 1969
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King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
2011-04-05
ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Under section 1 of the Firearms Act 1968, a firearm certificate is required for any air weapon declared by rules to be specially dangerous.
The Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) Rules 1969
Instrument
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
s.48(b)
The Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) Rules 1969
Act
Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
s.48(b)
The Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) Rules 1969
rule 2
The Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) (Amendment) Rules 1993
rule 2
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Under section 1 of the Firearms Act 1968, a firearm certificate is required for any air weapon declared by rules to be specially dangerous.
These Rules make such a declaration in relation to England and Wales in respect of the more powerful air weapons specified in Rule 2. The declaration does not extend to weapons designed for use only under water (Rule 2(2)).