Firearms Act 1996
275Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with
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275 Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting (1) The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited firearm (other than a prohibited pistol fitted with a pistol grip) for the purposes of— (a) taking part in any kind of approved shooting competition; and (b) practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.
(2) The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited rifle fitted with a pistol grip for the purposes of— (a) taking part in an approved specialised target shooting competition; and (b) practising on an approved shooting range for the competition. approved, for a competition, means a competition that is— (a) conducted or organised by an approved shooting club of which the licence holder is a member; and (b) approved by the registrar.
Prohibited firearms Schedule 1