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Firearms Act 1996
223Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner
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223 Carriage or use of firearm—improper manner A person must not, without reasonable excuse, carry or use a firearm— (a) in or on any premises in a manner likely to— (i) injure, or endanger the safety of, another person; or (ii) cause reasonable fear of the infliction of injury; or (iii) destroy or damage any property; or (b) with disregard for their own safety or for the safety of other persons.