Explanatory Memorandum

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

2004 No. 702

Notes on Articles

Article 61 - Carrying or Discharging a firearm in a public place

Makes it an offence for a person to have in a public place a loaded shotgun or loaded air gun, or any other firearm, whether loaded or not, and ammunition for that firearm, or to discharge a firearm in a public place unless he has lawful authority or a reasonable excuse.