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Section 16A: Possession of firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

Firearms Act 1968 (1968 c. 27)

(16A) It is an offence for a person to have in his possession any firearm or imitation firearm with intent—

(a) by means thereof to cause, or

(b) to enable another person by means thereof to cause,

any person to believe that unlawful violence will be used against him or another person.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-08-27. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
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s.16 Possession of firearm with intent to injures.17 Use of firearm to resist arrest

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