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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