| CONTENTS
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| Introduction | 1
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| Aim | 2 |
| Areas of Scrutiny | 3
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| Air Weapons |
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| Totals | 4 |
| Offences | 5-7
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| Control | 8
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| National Hand-In Scheme | 9
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| Shotguns |
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| General | 10-11
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| Right of Entry | 12
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| Suspension of Certificates | 13
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| Shotgun Cartridges | 14
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| Component Parts | 15
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| Good Reason for Possession | 16
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| Possession of Shotguns in Urban Areas | 17
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| Other Weapons |
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| Changes since Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997
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| Prohibition | 19
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| Fitness to Possess Firearms | 20
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| Dealers | 21
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| Young Shooters | 22
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| Target Shooting | 23-24
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| Variation of Firearm Certificate | 25
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| Ammunition | 26-27
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| Collectors | 28-29
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| Muzzle Loading Firearms | 30
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| Antiques | 31
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| Shooting Over Open Land | 32
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| Miniature Rifle Ranges | 33
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| Criminal use of Firearms | 34
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| Conclusion | 35
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| Summary of Recommendations |
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| [2]Annex A Classifying air rifles as firearms.
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| [3]Annex B Extract from Lancashire local paper.
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| [4]Annex C Extract from Lancashire local paper.
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| [5]Annex D Summary of possession by minors.
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| [6]Annex E UKBrowning 50 Association.
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