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Section 19: Carrying firearm in a public place

Firearms Act 1968 (1968 c. 27)

(19) A person commits an offence if, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (the proof whereof lies on him) he has with him in a public place

(a) a loaded shot gun,

(b) an air weapon (whether loaded or not),

(c) any other firearm (whether loaded or not) together with ammunition suitable for use in that firearm, or

(d) an imitation firearm.

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.18 Carrying firearm with criminal intents.21 Possession of firearms by persons previously convicted of crime

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