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Shotguns (Section 2 firearms under the 1968 Act as amended) are defined in UK law as smoothbore firearms with barrels not shorter than 24 inches (61 cm) and a bore not larger than 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter, no revolving cylinder, and either no magazine or a non-detachable magazine that is not capable of holding more than two cartridges, [5 ...
A firearms license (also known as a gun license; or licence in British English) is a license or permit issued by a government authority (typically by the police) of a jurisdiction, that allows the licensee to buy, own, possess, or carry a firearm, often subject to a number of conditions or restrictions, especially with regard to storage ...
The use of firearms by the police in England and Wales is covered by statute (such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Human Rights Act 1998), policy (such as the Home Office Code of Practice on Police use of Firearms and Less Lethal Weapons and the ACPO Manual of Guidance on Police Use of Firearms) and common law.
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A Norwegian firearms license for a .44 Magnum revolver, with name and address of the owner, as well as firearm type, brand, caliber and serial number A German firearms license. A firearms license (also known as a gun license; or licence in British English) is a license or permit issued by a government authority (typically by the police) of a ...
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A Scottish government spokesman told BBC Scotland News: "Firearms law, apart from air weapons, is the responsibility of the UK Government. "Police Scotland’s Firearm and Explosives Licensing ...
Text of the Firearms Act 1968 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. The Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27) is a UK act of Parliament , controlling use and possession of firearms .