# The Firearms Act 1982 (Commencement) Order 1983

S.I. 1983/1440 · made 27 September 1983

This Order brings the Firearms Act 1982 into force on 1st November 1983.

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-act-1982-commencement-order-1983/pdf/uksi_19831440_en.pdf

## Introductory text

ARMS AND AMMUNITION
Made 27th September 1983
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 4(3) of the Firearms Act 1982, I hereby make the following Order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Firearms Act 1982 (Commencement) Order 1983.

## 2 

The Firearms Act 1982 shall come into force on 1st November 1983.

## Signature

Leon Brittan
One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State
Home Office
27th September 1983

## Explanatory note

This Order brings the Firearms Act 1982 into force on 1st November 1983.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1440 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-act-1982-commencement-order-1983
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