Requirement of certificate for possession of shot guns

s.2 Firearms Act 1968

Firearms

⚖️ Definition

Subject to any exemption under this Act, it is an offence for a person to have in his possession, or to purchase or acquire, a shot gun without holding a certificate under this Act authorising him to possess shot guns.

It is an offence for a person to fail to comply with a condition subject to which a shot gun certificate is held by him.

📋 Points to Prove

- Possess shotgun
- Without certificate

⚖️ Powers & Punishment

Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine

⚖️ Offence Type

Summary Either Way Indictable

📄 Charging Codes

FI68014 - Possess

FI68015 - Purchase/acquire

📁 Crime Recording

PNC Recordable

Crime Report Required