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Firearms Act 1996

263Disposal of uncollected firearms

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263 Disposal of uncollected firearms The registrar may dispose of a firearm in their possession for not less than 6 months if— (a) the registrar has made reasonable attempts to ascertain the whereabouts of the owner of the firearm; and (b) there are no circumstances that would preclude the disposal of

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