7Meaning of prohibited firearm

7 Meaning of prohibited firearm prohibited firearm— (a) means— (i) a firearm described in schedule 1; and (ii) a firearm prescribed by regulation; and (iii) something declared to be a prohibited firearm under section 31; and (b) includes a modified firearm. Note A prohibited firearm includes a prohibited pistol (see sch 1, items 21 to 23). (2) However, prohibited firearm does not include something declared not to be a prohibited firearm under section 31. (3) A regulation may amend schedule 1 by— (a) adding the name or description of a firearm; or (b) amending a name or description of a firearm to more accurately describe the firearm; or (c) omitting the name and description of a firearm. modified firearm means a firearm that would be a prohibited firearm if— (a) it did not have something missing from it, or a defect or obstruction; or (b) something had not been added to it.