257Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms

257 Offence—lost, stolen or destroyed firearms A person (other than a licensed firearms dealer) commits an offence if— (a) the person possesses a firearm; and (b) the firearm is lost, stolen or destroyed; and (c) the person knows about the loss, theft or destruction; and (d) the person fails, within 2 days after the day the person becomes aware of the loss, theft or destruction, to— (i) tell the registrar about the loss, theft or destruction; and (ii) give the registrar particulars of the loss, theft or destruction (if any) prescribed by regulation. Note For licensed firearms dealers, see s 199 (3) (Additional requirements for firearms dealers).

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