# The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2023, Introduction: Introductory text


Arms And Ammunition
Made 26th January 2023
Laid before Parliament 27th January 2023
Coming into force 27th July 2023
The Secretary of State makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 27A(2) and 53 of the Firearms Act 1968.
In accordance with section 27A(3) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such persons likely to be affected by the Rules as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/77/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-amendment-rules-2023/introduction
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