Rule 3(1)
Rule 3(6)
Rule 4(2)
Rule 5(1)
Rule 5(6)
Rule 8(1)
Rule 8(2)
Rule 8(3)
Rule 9(1)(a)
Rule 9(1)(b)
Rule 9(2)(a)
Rule 9(2)(b)
Rule 9(3)
Rule 10(1)
Rule 10(2)
Rule 10(3)
Rule 10(4)
1. The register may be kept in the following manner—
(i)it may be kept in separate sections and subsections; and
(ii)it may be divided into separate sections or subsections for firearms and ammunition:
Provided that—
(a)the nature of the contents of each section or subsection is indicated at the beginning of the section or subsection, and
(b)the sections and subsections are so kept as to be readily available for inspection.
2. The description of firearms or ammunition should indicate clearly—
(a)in the case of firearms—
(i)the class of firearms (eg shot gun, rifle, revolver or pistol);
(ii)the make, type or distinctive name of the firearm;
(iii)the calibre;
(iv)the identification number or other distinguishing mark, if present;
(v)the maker’s name, if known;
(b)in the case of ammunition—
(i)the make, type or distinctive name of the ammunition;
(ii)the calibre;
(iii)the nature of the projectile (eg solid or expanding).
3. No abbreviations should be used, unless their meaning is made plain to any person inspecting the register.
4. Where any such entries other than the prescribed particulars are made in the register, they should be made in such a way as not to interfere with or obscure the entries of the prescribed particulars.
Rule 12
Rules revoked | References |
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The Firearms Rules 1989 | S.I. 1989/854 |
The Firearms (Scotland) Rules 1989 | S.I. 1989/889 |
The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 1992 | S.I. 1992/2824 |
The Firearms (Scotland) Amendment Rules 1992 | S.I. 1992/2821 |
The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 1994 | S.I. 1994/3022 |
The Firearms (Scotland) Amendment Rules 1994 | S.I. 1994/3198 |