The British Firearms Law Handbook 7th ed

Formerly published as Gun Law, this new edition provides a clear overview of the law on firearms, collecting together in one place the law relating to all types of firearms. The ordinary person who handles firearms will find all the requirements of the law which he needs to know, and those involved in law enforcement will find it invaluable in their work.

This new edition takes into account all the latest legislation relating to the banning of handguns and explains which firearms are unlawful and which may legally be held, together with the conditions for holding them.

• Explains the definitions of firearms, ammunition and imitation firearms
• Sets out which weapons are prohibited for civilian use
• Covers the licensing of firearms
• Goes through the procedure for obtaining a firearms or shotgun license and how to appeal a refusal or revocation
• Explains the law on shooting game, including protected birds and animals
• Discusses the law relating to guns for sport and rifle clubs
• Looks at young people and guns
• Deals with poaching and criminal offences relating to firearms and ammunition
• Covers the law on antique firearms, historic handguns, museum licenses, blank firing guns and related subjects
• Contains a set of useful appendices