Part I Provisions as to Possession, Handling and Distribution of Weapons and Ammunition; Prevention of Crime and Measures to Protect Public Safety
Prevention of crime and preservation of public safety
19 Carrying firearm in a public place.
A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him) he has with him in a public place
F1(a)
a loaded shot gun,
(b)
an air weapon (whether loaded or not),
(c)
any other firearm (whether loaded or not) together with ammunition suitable for use in that firearm, or
(d)
an imitation firearm.