The Ultimate Police Handbook
Carrying firearm with criminal intent
Carrying firearm with criminal intent
s.18 Firearms Act 1968
Firearms
⚖️ Definition
It is an offence for a person to have with him a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, or to resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another, in either case while he has the firearm or imitation firearm with him.
In proceedings for an offence under this section proof that the accused had a firearm or imitation firearm with him and intended to commit an offence, or to resist or prevent arrest, is evidence that he intended to have it with him while doing so.
In proceedings for an offence under this section proof that the accused had a firearm or imitation firearm with him and intended to commit an offence, or to resist or prevent arrest, is evidence that he intended to have it with him while doing so.
📋 Points to Prove
- Have with him
- A firearm or
- Imitation firearm
- With intent to
- Commit an indictable offence, or
- Resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another
- A firearm or
- Imitation firearm
- With intent to
- Commit an indictable offence, or
- Resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another
⚖️ Powers & Punishment
Up to life imprisonment and/or a fine
⚖️ Offence Type
Summary
Either Way
Indictable
📄 Charging Codes
FI68076 - Firearm - intent to commit indictable offence
FI68077 - Imitation firearm - intent to commit indictable offence
FI68080 - Firearm - intent to resist arrest
FI68081 - Imitation firearm - intent to resist arrest
FI68084 - Firearm - intent to prevent arrest
FI68085 - Imitation firearm - intent to prevent arrest
📁 Crime Recording
PNC Recordable
Crime Report Required