(16) It is an offence for a person to have in his possession any firearm or ammunition with intent by means thereof to endanger life or cause serious injury to property, or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life or cause serious injury to property, whether any injury to person or property has been caused or not.
Section 16: Possession of firearm with intent to injure
Firearms Act 1968 (1968 c. 27)
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s.5 Weapons subject to general prohibitions.16A Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
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