firearms
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
weapons designed to discharge projectile ammunition.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Firearms Act 1968
Key legislation governing firearms licensing activities.
firearms dealer (RFD)
Registered individuals or businesses dealing in firearms.
Home Office statutory guidance
Guidance outlining processes and criteria for firearms licensing.
less lethal weapons
Weapons designed to incapacitate without causing permanent injury or death.
National Decision Model (NDM)
A decision-making model used throughout the police service to assist operational officers, planners, advisors and commanders managing their response.
operational requirement
a need expressed by police forces to define the types of weapons and ammunition required.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.