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Section 23(4) Firearms Act 1968

Date Updated: January 2012

Title: Firearms

Offence: Person under 18 making improper use of air weapon on private premises. (as from 01 October 2007 the age is anyone of any age s34 VCRA 2006)

Legislation: section 23(4) 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

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