78Adult firearms licences—period in force

78 Adult firearms licences—period in force (1) An adult firearms licence begins on the day it is issued and remains in force, subject to this Act— (a) for 5 years; or (b) if a shorter period is prescribed by regulation—for the shorter period prescribed; or (c) for a category D licence—until the date (the end date) decided by the registrar. (2) The end date must not be more than 12 months after the day the licence begins. Example—s (1) An adult firearms licence is issued on 1 January 2009. It ends on 31 December 2013 (at the end of that day).