Firearms Act 1996
71Adult firearms licences—form
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71 Adult firearms licences—form An adult firearms licence must— (a) state the licensee’s name; and (d) state the licence category; and (e) for a firearms dealer licence, collectors licence or heirlooms licence—state the category of firearm for which the licence is issued; and (g) for a licence other than a firearms dealer licence or paintball marker licence—state the calibre of ammunition the licensee is authorised to acquire or possess; and (h) state the genuine reason established by the licensee to possess or (i) for a category D licence—state the circumstances when the firearm may be used; and (j) contain any other particulars prescribed by regulation.