Paragraph 2 Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988I1I2
England, Wales and Scotland
The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 is amended as follows.
In section 15—
in subsection (1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”;
in subsection (2) for “or ammunition” substitute “, ammunition or relevant accessories”.
In section 16A(1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”.
In section 16B(1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”.
In section 17 after subsection (1) insert—
“(1ZA)The holder of a visitor’s firearm permit may, without holding a firearm certificate, have in their possession a relevant accessory.””
In section 25(4) (interpretation), for “or ammunition” substitute “, ammunition or relevant accessory”.
In paragraph 1 of the Schedule, in sub-paragraphs (2)(a), (3) and (4) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and relevant accessories”.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 5 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 255(1)
- I2
Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 29.6.2026 by S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z8)