# Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997, Section 48: Firearms powered by compressed carbon dioxide.


Any reference to an air rifle, air pistol or air gun—
(a) in the Firearms Acts 1968 to 1997; or
(b) in the Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) Rules 1969 or the Firearms (Dangerous Air Weapons) (Scotland) Rules 1969,
shall include a reference to a rifle, pistol or gun powered by compressed carbon dioxide.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/5/section/48 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-amendment-act-1997/section-48
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