Explanatory Memorandum

Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004

2004 No. 702

Notes on Articles

Paragraph 1 - Firearms dealers

A firearms dealer or his employee may possess, purchase or acquire a firearm or ammunition in the ordinary course of his business, including business at a place not specified on his firearms dealer’s certificate, but see Article 35 (occasional permits).  A customer may also possess a firearm or ammunition when under the supervision of a firearms dealer in the ordinary course of his business.