http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2004/702/article/5The 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 II51If he is satisfied that the applicant can be permitted to have in his possession without danger to public safety or to the peace the firearm or ammunition in respect of which the application is made, the Chief Constable may grant a firearm certificate.2The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearm certificate unless he is satisfied that the applicant—ais a fit person to be entrusted with a firearm; andbhas a good reason for having in his possession, or for purchasing or acquiring, each firearm and any ammunition to which the certificate relates.3Subject to Article 7, the Chief Constable shall not grant a firearm certificate to a person under the age of 18.4The Chief Constable shall not grant a firearm certificate to a person who is prohibited by this Order from possessing a firearm.5The Chief Constable may, if he is satisfied that it is necessary to do so, provide the holder of a firearm certificate with a duplicate certificate or an updated certificate on payment of the appropriate fee.6In paragraph (5)—“duplicate certificate” means a copy of the firearm certificate as granted; and“updated certificate” means the firearm certificate revised up to such date as may be specified on the certificate.Words in art. 5(5) inserted (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 5(1)(a)Art. 5(6) added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 5(1)(b)