Section 23(1) Firearms Act 1968
Date Updated: January 2012
Title: Firearms
Offence: Persons under 18 making improper use of air weapon when under supervision; person supervising him permitting such use. (as from 01 October 2007 the age is anyone of any age s34 VCRA 2007)
Legislation: section 23(1) Firearms Act 1968
Commencement Date: 1st April 1991
Mode of Trial: Summary only
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: A fine of level 3 on the standard scale
Relevant Sentencing Guidelines (If Any)
R v Avis (1998) 1 Cr.App.R 420 CA
Ancillary Orders:
- Forfeiture orders
- Destruction orders
