Explanatory Memorandum

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

2004 No. 702

Notes on Articles

Article 23 – Variation, endorsement, etc. of European documents

Provides that a European firearms pass may be varied, revoked or cancelled by the Chief Constable.  He may also revoke an Article 7 document.  The Article sets out the procedure to follow in the event of the loss or theft of a firearm identified on a pass.