Rule 4 Amendments to the Firearms Rules 1998

Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Firearms Rules 1998 (firearms dealer’s register of transactions) is amended as follows.

In paragraph 2(a) after “in the case of firearms” insert “(other than air weapons)”.

After paragraph 2(b) insert the following sub-paragraphs—

“(c)

in the case of air weapons (except air weapons sold or transferred as mentioned in sub-paragraph (d))—

(i)

the class of air weapon (eg air rifle, air gun or air pistol);

(ii)

the make, type or distinctive name of the air weapon;

(iii)

the calibre;

(iv)

the identification number or other distinguishing mark, if present;

(v)

the maker’s name, if known;

(d)

in the case where an air weapon is sold or transferred by or from one firearms dealer to another, the class of air weapon (eg air rifle, air gun or air pistol);”.