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Firearms Act 1996
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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
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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.
Prohibited firearms Schedule 1
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21 a pistol of more than 9.65mm calibre
Note A 9.65mm calibre pistol includes a 0.38-inch calibre pistol.
22 a semiautomatic pistol with a barrel length of less than 120mm
23 a revolver or single action pistol with a barrel length of less than 100mm
24 a .50 BMG calibre firearm or a derivative