178 Offence—requirements relating to registered firearms (1) The registered owner of a firearm must produce the firearm for inspection by a police officer at any reasonable time if asked to do so by the officer. (2) A person (other than a licensed firearms dealer) who is the registered owner of a firearm commits an offence if the person— (a) sells the firearm; and (b) fails to give the registrar the particulars prescribed by regulation in relation to the sale within 7 days after the day the firearm is sold. (3) A person (other than a licensed firearms dealer) commits an offence if the person— (a) acquires a firearm; and (b) fails to give the registrar the particulars prescribed by regulation in relation to the acquisition within 7 days after the day the firearm is acquired. Note See also s 257 (Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms).

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