# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 2: Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988

Extent: E+W+S

(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”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/5/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-5/paragraph-2
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