http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2004/702/article/49The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-15Expert Participation2021-07-14 The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004art. 6(3A)Offensive Weapons Act 2019s. 62(2)s. 70(3)The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004art. 6AOffensive Weapons Act 2019s. 62(3)s. 70(3)The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004art. 11(1A)Offensive Weapons Act 2019s. 62(4)s. 70(3) The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 PART VI491The Chief Constable may, on payment of the appropriate fee, grant an authorisation for a firearms club if he is satisfied that it can operate without danger to public safety or to the peace.2The Chief Constable may at any time by notice in writing—aattach conditions to an authorisation;bvary or revoke conditions attached under this Article.3An authorisation shall, unless the Chief Constable revokes it, continue in force for a period of five years from the date on which it is granted.4The Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (c. 1) shall not have effect in relation to a firearms club if an authorisation is in force in relation to it.5Any person who—aoperates, or participates in the activities of, a firearms club for which an authorisation is not in force; orbcontravenes any condition of an authorisation,shall be guilty of an offence.Words in Pt. VI heading added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 1(2)Art. 49 cross-heading added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 1(3)