SCHEDULE 1EXEMPTIONS
Cadet corps
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(1)
It is not an offence under section 2(1) for an individual to use or possess an air weapon without holding an air weapon certificate if—
(a)
the individual is a member of an approved cadet corps or the instructor of such a member, and
(b)
the use or possession occurs while the individual is engaged in drill or target shooting exercises as such a member or instructor.
(2)
In this paragraph “approved cadet corps” means a cadet corps which has been approved by the Secretary of State under section 54(5)(b) of the 1968 Act.