firearms

Question 1

firearms legislation

Answer 1

• HASAWA 1974
• the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
• the firearms act 1968 (as amended)
• the firearms rules 2017

Question 2

firearms / dart guns / blowpipes are used for

Answer 2

• vermin control
• delivering medication
• euthanasia or despatch
• sedation or general anaesthesia
• training
• last resort control method

Question 3

who can use them

Answer 3

• non-licensed / unauthorised staff + personnel should not have access to firearms, blowpipes or dart guns
• gun users appointed by the zoo must have received adequate training
• any certificates or licence applications and approvals must reflect the likely uses
• have sufficient numbers of licensed, trained and competent staff
• any plans in case of an escaped animal should be discussed with local authorities / police force