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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