Part XI Miscellaneous
Articles with blades or points and offensive weapons
141ZBF3F3F4F1F2Importation of offensive weapons: prohibition
1
The importation of an offensive weapon is prohibited, subject to section 141ZC.
2
In this section “
offensive weapon
” means a weapon of a description specified in an order made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this subsection.
3
The Secretary of State may not specify any of the following under subsection (2)—
a
a weapon subject to the Firearms Act 1968;
b
a crossbow.
4
Orders under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.
5
A statutory instrument containing an order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
6
In the application of this section to Northern Ireland the reference in subsection (3) to the Firearms Act 1968 is to be construed as a reference to the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004.