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Firearms Act 1996
248Offence—acquiring ammunition
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248 Offence—acquiring ammunition (a) the person acquires ammunition; and (b) the person— (i) does not hold a licence or permit authorising the acquisition of ammunition of the calibre sold; or
(ii) is not authorised in writing by the registrar to acquire the ammunition. (2) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person acquires ammunition; and (b) the person— (c) the amount of ammunition the person acquires at any one time is more than the amount (if any) prescribed by regulation.