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Firearms· Firearms Act 1968
Section 19 — Carrying firearm in a public place
Offence to have with you in a public place a loaded shotgun, loaded air weapon, any other firearm (loaded or not) together with ammunition, or an imitation firearm, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Either-way
- Maximum penalty
- Loaded shotgun/air weapon: 6 months summary / 7 years indictment. Imitation: 12 months summary / 7 years indictment.
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Triage the circumstances
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