SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 29Sentencing for firearms offences in Northern Ireland

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In Article 3(1) (requirement of firearm certificate) for sub-paragraph (a) there is substituted—

aa

has in his possession, or purchases or acquires, a handgun without holding a firearm certificate in force at the time, or otherwise than as authorised by such a certificate;

ab

has in his possession, or purchases or acquires, any firearm, other than a handgun, without holding a firearm certificate in force at the time, or otherwise than as authorised by such a certificate; or