5.—(1) In Article 61(1) of the principal Order (carrying a firearm in a public place) for the words from “in a public place a loaded shotgun” to the words “for use in that firearm” substitute the words—
“in a public place—
(a)a loaded shotgun;
(b)an air gun (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,”.
(2) In Schedule 5 to the principal Order (table of punishments) in the entry relating to Article 61(1)—
(a)in the second column (general nature of offence) for the words “firearm and ammunition” substitute the words “ firearm or imitation firearm ”; and
(b)in the third column (mode of prosecution) after the word “not” insert the words “ in the case of an imitation firearm or ”.
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