Arms act 1983

Question 1

What is a Cat A Firearms Licence ?

Answer 1

Everyday Firearms Licence

Full Licence for the possession and use of conventional firearms

Question 2

What is a Cat B Firearms Licence ?

Answer 2

PISTOLS

Pistols, providing the owner is a member of a pistol club

Question 3

What is a Cat C Firearms Licence ?

Answer 3

COLLECTOR

Collections, Restricted Weapons and use of weapons in theatrical performances

Question 4

What is a Cat D Firearms Licence ?

Answer 4

DEALER

Firearms Dealer

Question 5

Duration a Firearms Licence is issued for ?

Answer 5

10 years

Question 6

Pistol Definition

Answer 6

Any Firearm that is designed or adapted to be held and fired with one hand less then 7.62mm in length

Question 7

Prohibited Firearm Definition

Answer 7

Semi Automatic Weapon or Pump Action

Question 8

Restricted Weapon Definition

Answer 8

Molotov Cocktails, Grenades, Rocket Launchers, OC Spray

Question 9

Firearm Definition

Answer 9

Anything from which any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile can be discharged by force of explosive.

Includes anything that has been adapted, which is not capable but by completion or replacement of any part or correction/repair, for the time being is dismantled/partially dismantled and any especially dangerous Airgun.

Question 10

Airgun Definition

Answer 10

Includes any Air Pistol, Air Rifle and weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air.

Question 11

Duties of Firearms Licence Holder

Answer 11

. Produce to police on demand
. Renew every 10 years
. 7 days to produce if not on person
. Keep legible and undamaged
. Notify change of address within 30 days
. Report to police if lost, stolen or destroyed in writing
. Death/Injury reported ASAP

Question 12

How old to get a licence for firearm/Airgun ?

Answer 12

16 years old with parental permission

Question 13

How old to not require a firearms licence to own an Airgun ?

Answer 13

18 years old

Question 14

Meaning of possession in relation to Firearms

Answer 14

Knowledge of the firearm and physical control over it.

Every person occupying any land/building or driving any vehicle which firearms are found in, is deemed to be in possession unless they are able to prove it is not their property and in the possession of some other person.

Question 15

What is Section 66B of the Arms Act ?

Answer 15

Power to demand details of anyone in possession of a firearm-NAD

Name/Address/DOB

If they refuse/give false details, they can be cautioned/warned and if they persist then may be arrested.