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Paragraph 2 Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988I1I2

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 15—

(a)

in subsection (1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”;

(b)

in subsection (2) for “or ammunition” substitute “, ammunition or relevant accessories”.

(3)

In section 16A(1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”.

(4)

In section 16B(1) for “and ammunition” substitute “, ammunition and a relevant accessory”.

(5)

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.””

(6)

In section 25(4) (interpretation), for “or ammunition” substitute “, ammunition or relevant accessory”.

(7)

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)