3Interpretation

3 Interpretation

In these regulations –

Act means the Firearms Act 1996 ;

captive bolt device means a device designed for use in an abattoir in the humane killing of livestock by means of a retractable bolt;

[Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2025, No. 52, Applied:19 Nov 2025] foam blaster means a toy firearm, including a device known as a NERF gun, or another device that is not an imitation firearm, that –

(a) is designed to propel a foam projectile by means of a spring, lever, compressed air or compressed gas; and

(b) is not a modified foam blaster;

[Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2024, No. 74, Applied:01 Dec 2024] [Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2025, No. 52, Applied:19 Nov 2025]

[Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2025, No. 52, Applied:19 Nov 2025] gel blaster means a toy firearm or another device that is not an imitation firearm, that –

(c) is designed to propel hydrated polymer balls or other similar gel-like projectiles by means of compressed air or compressed gas; and

(d) is not a modified gel blaster;

line thrower means a device designed to be used for throwing lines in a life-saving or distress-signalling situation;

[Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2024, No. 74, Applied:01 Dec 2024] [Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2025, No. 52, Applied:19 Nov 2025]

[Regulation 3 Amended by S.R. 2025, No. 52, Applied:19 Nov 2025] , in relation to a foam blaster, gel blaster or toy firearm, means the blaster or toy firearm has been modified so as to be capable of propelling a projectile in a manner that could cause bodily harm to a person;