The Firearms (Scotland) Rules 1989

SCHEDULE 5FIREARM DEALERS: FORMS OF APPLICATION, NOTIFICATION AND REGISTERS

Rule 10(1)

PART I

Rule 10(2)

PART II

Rule 10(3)

PART III

Rule 10(4)

PART IV

Rule 10(4)

Part V:Directions as to the manner of keeping a register in the form set out in Part IV of this Schedule

1.  The register may be kept in the following manner—

(i)the four Parts of the register may be kept in separate books;

(ii)each part may be divided into separate sections for firearms and ammunition;

(iii)each Part or section may be so arranged that entries relating to one or more different descriptions of firearms or ammunition are made either in separate divisions of the column or columns headed “Description” or in separate sections or subsections of that Part;

(iv)Part II and Part III may each be divided into separate sections or subsections according to the nature of the transaction or transactions;

(v)a separate section or subsection of Part IV may be provided for firearms in possession for purposes other than sale or hire:

Provided that—

(a)the nature of the contents of each section or subsection is indicated at the beginning of the section or subsection, and

(b)the Parts, sections and subsections are so kept as to be readily available for inspection.

2.  Parts or columns of the register which relate to a class of business which is not carried on may be dispensed with, provided that a statement of the class of business carried on is entered at the beginning of each Part.

3.  In Parts I, II and III of the register, the totals of the entries in the columns headed “Quantity” should be shown at the foot of each completed page as “carried forward” and at the head of the next page as “brought forward”.

4.  The description of firearms or ammunition or the headings of the columns in which entries under the heading “Description” are made should indicate clearly—

(a)in the case of firearms—

(i)the class of firearms (e.g.shot gun, rifle, revolver or pistol);

(ii)the make, type or distinctive name of the firearm;

(iii)the calibre;

(iv)the number or other distinguishing mark, if it is practicable to give it; and

(v)except in Part I of the register, the maker’s name;

(b)in the case of ammunition—

(i)the make, type or distinctive name of the ammunition;

(ii)the nature of the explosive (e.g.smokeless powder);

(iii)the calibre; and

(iv)except in Part I of the register, the maker’s name.

5.  No abbreviations should be used, unless their meaning is made plain to any person inspecting the register.

6.  Where any entries other than the prescribed particulars are made in the register, they should be made in such a way as not to interfere with or obscure the entries of the prescribed particulars.