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
