Firearms Act 1968

[^c9810561]: S. 27(1) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 38; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810581]: S. 27(2) amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 9

[^c9810591]: Words inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(5)

[^c9810681]: S. 28(1) substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 3(1)

[^c9810701]: S. 28(2) amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 9

[^c9810711]: S. 28(2A) inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 3(2)

[^c9810721]: S. 28(3) repealed (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810731]: S. 28A inserted (1.7.1997) 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 4(1); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810741]: Words in s. 29(3) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810751]: Ss. 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D substituted for s. 30 (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 40; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810761]: Ss. 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D substituted for s. 30 (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 40; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810771]: Ss. 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D substituted for s. 30 (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 40; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810781]: Ss. 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D substituted for s. 30 (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 40; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9810791]: 1988 c. 45.

[^c9810811]: S. 31 modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3

[^c9811131]: S. 32 modified by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 11(3)

[^c9811141]: S. 32(1) amended (E.W.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2615, art. 4, Sch. 1 Pt. I and (S.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2652, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

[^c9811191]: S. 32(2)(2A)(2B) substituted (1.10.1997) for s. 32(2) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 5; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c), Sch. Pt. II

[^c9811211]: S. 32(2B) repealed (17.12.1997) by 1997 c. 64, s. 2(7), Sch.; S.I. 1997/3114, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9811221]: S. 32(3A) continued (E.W.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2615, art. 5, Sch. 1 Pt. II and (S.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2652, art. 4, Sch. 1 Pt. II

[^c9811341]: Words in s. 33(3) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 42(2)(a); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9811351]: Words in s. 33(3) inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 42(2)(b); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9811371]: Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 13(1)

[^c9811401]: 1920 c. 43.

[^c9811421]: S. 34(1A) inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 13(2)

[^c9811431]: S. 34(3) modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3

[^c9811661]: S. 35(1) amended (E.W.) by virtue of S.I. 1990/290, art. 6(a), Sch. 2 Pt. I and (S.) by virtue of S.I. 1990/325, art. 6(a), Sch. 2 Pt. I

[^c9811671]: S. 35(1) amended (E.W.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2615, art. 6, Sch. 2 Pt. I and (S.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2652, art. 5, Sch. 2 Pt. I

[^c9811701]: S. 35(1A) inserted by (S.) S.I. 1986/996, art. 7 and (E.W.) S.I. 1986/986, art. 7

[^c9811721]: S. 35(1A) continued (E.W.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2615, art. 7, Sch. 2 Pt. II and (S.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2652, art. 6, Sch. 2 Pt. II

[^c9811761]: Section 35(3) amended (E.W.) by virtue of S.I. 1990/290 art. 6(c), Sch. 2 Pt. II and (S.) by virtue of S.I. 1990/325, art. 6(c), Sch. 2 Pt. II

[^c9811771]: S. 35(3) continued (E.W.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2615, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. III and (S.) (1.1.1995) by virtue of S.I. 1994/2652, art. 7, Sch. 2 Pt. III

[^c9811861]: S. 38(2) modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3

[^c9811871]: Words inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 13(3)

[^c9811891]: Words in s. 38(8) inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 7; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(a), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9811921]: Words in s. 39(1) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. 2 Pt. I

[^c18215121]: Words in s. 40(2) repealed (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 31(2), 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/2180, arts. 3(i), 4(e)(f)(i)

[^c9811981]: S. 40(3A) inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 13(4)

[^c9812001]: Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(3)

[^c9812021]: Words in s. 40(4) inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(i); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9812041]: Words in s. 40(4) inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(a)(ii); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9812051]: S. 40(4A) inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 8(b); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9812091]: S. 42 repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c), Sch. Pt. II

[^c9812111]: S. 42A inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 6(2)

[^c9812141]: S. 43 modified by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), ss. 11(4), 17(9)

[^c9812161]: S. 43 extended (prosp.) by 1997 c. 5, ss. 21(6), 53(3) (which amending s. 21(6) was repealed (17.12.1997) by 1997 c. 64, s. 2(7), Sch.; S.I. 1997/3114, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I) S. 43 extended (prosp.) by 1988 c. 45, s. 15A(3) (as inserted (prosp.) by 1997 c. 5, ss. 46, 53(3)) (which amending s. 15A(3) of 1998 c. 45 and s. 46 of 1997 c. 5 were repealed (17.12.1997) by 1997 c. 64, s. 2(7), Sch.; S.I. 1997/3114, art. 3, Sch. Pt. I)

[^c9812231]: S. 44 substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 41(1); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9812261]: Words substituted by Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2, SIF 40:1), s. 177(1), Sch. 4 para. 12

[^c9812481]: S. 46 substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 43(1); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(a), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9812501]: S. 46 extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(4); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I; S. 46: power of seizure extended (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 50, 52-54, 68, 138(2), Sch. 1 Pts. I, II paras. 8, 76; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(j) S. 46 modified (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 55, 57(3), 68, 138(2), Sch. 1 Pt. III para. 91; S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(j) S. 46 applied with modifcations (6.4.2007) by 2006 c. 38, ss. 50(3)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, {art. 2(h)((ii)}

[^c9812511]: S. 46(3) modified (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 63, 138(2); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(a)

[^c9812521]: Words in s. 46(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 70, 138(2), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 15(a); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(k)

[^c9812541]: Words in s. 46(3) inserted (1.4.2003) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 70, 138(2), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 15(b); S.I. 2003/708, art. 2(k)

[^c9812631]: Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(3)

[^c9812731]: S. 51(4) applied by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(5)

[^c9812751]: S. 51(4) extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(4); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c18831071]: S. 51(4) applied with modifications (6.4.2007) by 2006 c. 38, ss. 50(3)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(h)(ii)

[^c9812771]: Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), s. 154, Sch. 7 para. 72

[^c9812791]: Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21), s. 460(1)(b)

[^c9812821]: 1975 c. 21.

[^c18219381]: S. 51A applied in part (with modifications) (prosp.) by Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52), ss. 227, 383 (with s. 385)

[^c18218711]: Word in s. 51A(1)(a)(i) repealed (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 65, 66(2), Sch. 5; S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(n)(i)

[^c18218761]: Word in s. 51A(1)(a)(ii) substituted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(2)(a)(5), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)

[^c18218941]: S. 51A(1)(a)(iii) inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(2)(b)(5), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)

[^c18216941]: S. 51A(1)(b): power to modify conferred (22.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 291(1)(a), 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 3

[^c18219041]: S. 51A(1A) inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(3)(5), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)

[^c19690931]: S. 51A(4)(a) modified (E.W.) (28.5.2007) by The Firearms (Sentencing) (Transitory Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1324), art. 2

[^c9813301]: S. 52 applied by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(5)

[^c18309671]: S. 52 applied with modifications (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 50(3)(c), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(h)(ii)

[^c9813311]: S. 52 extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(4); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9813321]: Words repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 123(6). 170(2), Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

[^c9813341]: Words in s. 52(1)(a) repealed (prosp.) by virtue of 2000 c. 43, ss. 75, 80, Sch. 8

[^c9813361]: Words in s. 52(1)(a) inserted (1.3.1998) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(2), Sch. 10 para. 24(3); S.I. 1998/277, art. 3(2)

[^c9813381]: S. 52(1): words “detention and training order” substituted for “secure training order” (E.W.) (1.4.2000) by 1998 c. 37, s. 119, Sch. 8 para. 15; S.I. 1999/3426, art. 3(b)

[^c18308121]: Words in s. 52(1)(c) substituted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 304, 336(3), Sch. 32 para. 13(2); S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(7) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c18308161]: S. 52(1A) inserted (4.4.2005) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 304, 336(3), Sch. 32 para. 13(3); S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(7) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)

[^c18309651]: S. 52(5) inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 ( c. 38), ss. {50(5)}, 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(h)(i)

[^c18215811]: S. 51A inserted (22.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 287, 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 3

[^c9813401]: Ss. 53–56 amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(6)

[^c9813421]: S. 53 extended (1.7.1997) bt 1997 c. 5, s. 50(5); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9814321]: Ss. 53–56 amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(6)

[^c9814341]: S. 54 extended with modification by Atomic Energy Authority (Special Constables) Act 1976 (c. 23), s. 1

[^c9814361]: S. 54 extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(5); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c18318531]: S. 54 amended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 73, 120(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(1)(a)(2)(b); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(ddd)(jjj)

[^c9814381]: Words in s. 54(1) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 10; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9814401]: Words in s. 54(2)(b) substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9814441]: S. 54(3) substituted (1.10.1994) by 1994 c. 29, s. 42; S.I. 1994/2025, art. 5(2)(g)

[^c18384461]: S. 54(3AA) inserted (1.4.2005) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 69, 198(2), Sch. 14 para. 3, S.I. 2005/877, {art. 2(1)}, Sch. 1

[^c9814501]: S. 54(4)-(6) added (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 46, s. 28(1); S.I. 1997/304, art. 2

[^c9814521]: Words in s. 54(5)(b) repealed (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c)

[^c9814541]: Words in s. 54(5)(b) substituted (1.10.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 3; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(c), Sch. Pt. II

[^c9814591]: Ss. 53–56 amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(6)

[^c9814611]: S. 55 extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(5); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c18412691]: S. 57 amended (1.7.2004) by Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 (c. 20), ss. 73, 120(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(1)(a)(2)(b); S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(ddd)(jjj)

[^c9815941]: S. 57(1A) repealed (1.2.1998) by 1997 c. 64, s. 2(7), Sch.; S.I. 1997/3114, art. 4, Sch. Pt. II

[^c9815961]: Ss. 57(2A)(2B) inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(2)

[^c9816021]: Definition of “British Transport Police Force” in s. 57(4) inserted (14.12.2001) by 2001 c. 24, s. 101, Sch. 7 para. 10

[^c9816041]: 1920 c. 43.

[^c9816121]: OJ No. L256, 13.9.91, p.51.

[^c18415521]: S. 57(4): words in definition of "firearms dealer" substituted (6.4.2007 for certain purposes and 1.10.2007 otherwise) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 31(3), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(e); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 4(a)

[^c9816141]: Definition of “indictable offence” repealed by Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45), Sch. 13

[^c9816161]: Words “road (within the meaning of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984)” substituted (S.) for “highway” by Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 54, SIF 108), s. 156(1), Sch. 9 para. 62

[^c9816191]: 1920 c. 43.

[^c9816211]: Words inserted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(3)

[^c9816251]: S. 58 amended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 25(6)

[^c18318781]: S. 58 applied with modifications (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 50(3)(d), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(h)(ii)

[^c9816271]: S. 58 extended (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 50(5); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9816291]: 1868 c. cxiii.

[^c9816321]: The text of s. 59(1) and Sch. 7 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c9816341]: 1937 c. 12.

[^c9816351]: 1937 c. 12.

[^c9816371]: 1889 c. 63.

[^c9816411]: Para. 1 substituted by Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48), s. 11(7)

[^c9816431]: 1971 c. 48.

[^c9816451]: 1861 c. 100.

[^c9816471]: Words repealed by Child Abduction Act 1984 (c. 37, SIF 39:4), s. 11(5)(c)

[^c9816501]: Sch. 1 para. 2A inserted by Child Abduction Act 1984 (c. 37, SIF 39:4), s. 11(2)

[^c9816521]: Sch. 1 para. 3 repealed (E.W.) by Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (c. 47, SIF 39:1), s. 10, Sch. Pt. II

[^c9816591]: Para. 4 substituted by Theft Act 1968 (c.60) Sch. 2 Pt. III

[^c9816611]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 4 inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(a); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A

[^c9816631]: 1968 c. 60.

[^c9816691]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 5 substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 16

[^c9816731]: Sch. 1 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(b); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A

[^c17641261]: Sch. 1 paras. 5A, 5B inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 8(b); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A

[^c18322551]: Sch. 1 para. 6 substituted (1.5.2004) by Sexual Offences Act 2003 (c. 42), s. 139, Sch. 6 para. 16; S.I. 2004/874, art. 2

[^c9816831]: Para. 7 repealed by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 2 Pt. III

[^c9816851]: Words substituted by Theft Act 1968 (c. 60), Sch. 2 Pt. III

[^c9816871]: Words repealed by Criminal Damage Act 1971 (c. 48), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9816781]: Sch. 1 para. 5C inserted (prosp.) by 1999 c. 33, ss. 169(1), 170(4), Sch. 14 paras. 34, 35

[^c9816941]: Sch. 2 para. 13A substituted (S.) for paras. 14 and 15 by Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45, SIF 81:2), s. 137(2), Sch. 3 para. 2

[^c9816981]: Sch. 2 para. 13B inserted (prosp.) by 1999 c. 33, ss. 169(1), 170(4), Sch. 14 paras. 34, 36

[^c9817011]: Sch. 2 para. 13A substituted (S.) for paras. 14 and 15 by Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45, SIF 81:2), s. 137(2), Sch. 3 para. 2

[^c9817031]: 1824 c. 83.

[^c9817051]: 1871 c. 112.

[^c9817071]: 1871 c. 112.

[^c9817091]: 1883 c. 3.

[^c9817111]: Para. 17 substituted by Road Traffic Act 1972 (c. 20), Sch. 7

[^c9817131]: 1972 c. 20.

[^c9817211]: Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 1 repealed by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 11 Pt. IV

[^c9817231]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817261]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817301]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817321]: Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. II

[^c9817181]: Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. II

[^c19905041]: The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19905051]: The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19905061]: The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19905071]: The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19905081]: The insertion of the new Pt. 2 in Sch. 4 on 1.10.2007 gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

[^c19905111]: Sch. 4: Pt. 1 heading inserted (1.10.2007) by The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/2605), rule 2(2)

[^c19690961]: Sch. 4 Pt. 2 inserted (1.10.2007) by The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/2605), rule 2(3)

[^c9817491]: Column repealed by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 11 Pt. IV

[^c9817511]: Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 1 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s.12(5)

[^c9817531]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 1 substituted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 52(1), Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9817581]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 1–5 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 12(5)

[^c9817611]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817631]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 1–5 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 12(5)

[^c9817651]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 1–5 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 12(5)

[^c9817671]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817701]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 1–5 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 12(5)

[^c9817721]: Words substituted by virtue of Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 2

[^c9817741]: Words repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3

[^c9817771]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 1–5 extended by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 12(5)

[^c9817791]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 6, 8 repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3

[^c9817811]: Sch. 5 Pt. II paras. 6, 8 repealed by S.I. 1971/1292, Sch. 3

[^c9817561]: Words substituted by Courts Act 1971 (c. 23), s. 56(2), Sch. 9 Pt. I

[^c9817841]: Sch. 5 Pt. III inserted (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 5, s. 41(2); S.I. 1997/1535, art. 3(b), Sch. Pt. I

[^c9823601]: Sch. 6 Pt. I modified (1.11.1968) by S.I. 1968/1200, art. 3

[^c9823621]: Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(5), 66(7)(a)

[^c19072291]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072301]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 1(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c9823641]: Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G

[^c9823661]: Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(2)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16

[^c19072311]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 2(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072341]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072351]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(2) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072361]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072371]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 3(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c9823851]: Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(4), 66(7)(a)

[^c19072391]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 4(1)(3) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c18809531]: Sch. 6 Pt. 1: entries relating to s. 5(1)(1A) substituted (22.1.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 288, 336; S.I. 2004/81, art. 3(2)(b)

[^c9824031]: Words substituted by Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45, SIF 51:1), s. 23(7)

[^c9824091]: Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(1)(2), 66(7)(a)

[^c9824111]: Words repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71), ss. 28(6), 66(7)(a), Sch. 6 Pt. II

[^c9824131]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 16A inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 1(2), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

[^c9824261]: Words substituted by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), ss. 44(3)(4), 123(6), Sch. 8 para. 16

[^c18093981]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 2 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (2003 c. 38), ss. 37(2)(a), 93; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(i)

[^c19719461]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words inserted (6.4.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 30(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/858, art. 2(d)

[^c19719561]: Sch. 6 Pt I: words omitted (1.10.2007) by virtue Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 41(1)(a), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2518, art. 2

[^c19066151]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 3 of entry relating to s. 19 substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), ss. 157(3)(9), 172(2), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c9824351]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(1) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(a), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

[^c19072401]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 20(1) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c9824401]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry relating to s. 20(2) inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 31, ss. 2(3)(b), 4(2) (with s. 4(3))

[^c19072411]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(4) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19072431]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in column 4 of entry relating to s. 21(5) substituted (3.2.1995) by Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), s. 157(3)(9), Sch. 8 Pt. III; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

[^c19723031]: Sch 6 Pt I: entry inserted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 34(4), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(d)

[^c9824471]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: the entry relating to s. 22(1A) inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/2823, reg. 4(4).

[^c19722951]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: words in entry substituted (1.10.2007) by Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (c. 38), ss. 33(6)(b), 66(2); S.I. 2007/2180, art. 3(c)

[^c18099521]: Sch. 6 Pt. I: entry relating to s. 22(5) repealed (20.1.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss.38(5)(b), 92, 93, Sch. 3; S.I. 2003/3300, art. 2(c)(ii)(g)(ii)(a)