Firearms Act 1996
Sch 1Prohibited firearms
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Schedule 1 Prohibited firearms (see s 7) item 1 a machine gun, submachine gun or other firearm capable of propelling projectiles in rapid succession during 1 pressure of the trigger 2 a self-loading rim-fire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this schedule) 3 a self-loading centre-fire rifle (including such a firearm described elsewhere in this schedule) 4 a self-loading or pump action shotgun (including a firearm of that kind described elsewhere in this schedule) 5 a self-loading centre-fire rifle of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes 6 a self-loading shotgun of a kind that is designed or adapted for military purposes 7 a paintball marker that resembles a prohibited firearm 8 a firearm that substantially duplicates in appearance (regardless of calibre or manner of operation) a firearm referred to in item 1, 5 or 6 9 a firearm (other than a pistol) of the Uberti or Armi-Jager brands, or any similar firearm fitted with a revolving ammunition cylinder (other than a firearm manufactured before 1920) 10 a shotgun fitted with or designed to be fitted with a drum magazine of the ‘Striker 12’ assault shotgun type or any similar firearm 11 a firearm with a suppressor attached if there is no permit to possess or use the suppressor in relation to the firearm under the Prohibited Weapons Act 1996, section 9 12 a firearm, other than a pistol, fitted with a pistol grip or stock that is specially designed so as to be readily detachable, or to operate on a swivel, folding or telescopic basis 13 a firearm made up in the form of a stylographic or propelling pen or pencil, capable of being used for the discharge of gas, bullets, shot, dye or pyrotechnic flares
Schedule 1 Prohibited firearms item 14 a firearm capable of discharging by any means— (a) any irritant matter in liquid, powder, gas or chemical form; or (b) any pyrotechnic flare or dye. 15 a firearm that— (a) substantially duplicates in appearance another article (for example, a walking stick, walking cane or key ring); and (b) disguises or conceals the fact that it is a firearm. 16 a cannon or other firearm by whatever name known of a type that— (a) will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant; and (b) has a barrel with a bore in excess of 10 gauge or 19.70mm; other than a firearm of the Very or rocket type designed and intended for use for lifesaving or distress signalling purposes, an antique muzzle-loading firearm, or a rifle or shotgun manufactured before 1920 17 a firearm that, or part of which, has a dimension less than the minimum dimension prescribed for the firearm or part by the regulations 18 a firearm that— (a) is— (i) a smoothbore shotgun; or (ii) a rifle, including a combination smoothbore shotgun and rifle but not including an airgun; or (iii) an airgun mentioned in section 250 (2) (c); and (b) has no stock; other than a firearm— (c) whose owner has the registrar’s written approval under section 250 (2) to modify the firearm so that it has no stock; and (d) that the registrar is satisfied under section 251 has been modified in accordance with the approval 19 a replica of any firearm (including a replica pistol, blank fire pistol, paintball marker, shortened firearm, machine gun or submachine gun) unless it is of a type approved by the registrar 20 a device known as a ‘powerhead’ that can be attached to the end of a spear gun and that is designed to propel a projectile by means of an explosive.