Section 1

Extension of s.5 of the Firearms Act 1968 to prohibit certain small firearms etc.

Section 2

Exemption for slaughtering instruments

Section 3

Exemption for firearms used for humane killing of animals

Section 4

Exemption for shot pistols used for shooting vermin

Section 5

Exemption for races at athletic meetings

Section 6

Exemption for trophies of war

Section 7

Exemption for firearms of historic interest

Section 8

Exemption for weapons and ammunition used for treating animals

Section 9

General prohibition of expanding ammunition etc.

Section 10

Expanding ammunition etc.; exemptions from prohibition

Section 16 (insofar as it is notalready in force)

Payments in respect of prohibited small firearms and ammunition

Section 17 (insofar as it is not already in force)

Payments in respect of ancillary equipment

Section 18 (insofar as it is not already in force)

Parliamentary control of compensation schemes

Section 37

Applications for certificates and referees

Section 38

Grant of firearm certificates

Section 40

Revocation of certificates

Section 41

Appeals

Section 42

Authorised dealing with firearms by registered firearms dealers

Section 43

Power of search with warrant

Section 47

Museums eligible for a museum firearms licence

Section 48

Firearms powered by compressed carbon dioxide

Section 49

Financial provisions

Section 50

Interpretation and supplementary provisions

Section 52 (insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedules 2 and 3 mentioned immediately below)

Minor and consequential amendments and repeals

In Schedule 2—

paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20

Consequential and minor amendment

In Schedule 3—

the entries relating to sections 5, 5A, 23 and 28 of the Firearms Act 1968, the entries relating to sections 9, 10 and 12 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 and the entry relating to the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1992

Repeals

Section 32

Transfers of firearms etc. to be in person

Section 33

Notification of transfers including firearms

Section 34

Notification of de-activation, destruction or loss of firearms etc.

Section 35

Notification of events taking place outside Great Britain involving firearms etc.

Section 36

Penalty for offences under sections 32 to 35

Section 39

Register of holders of shotgun and firearm certificates

Section 44

Firearm certificates for certain firearms used for target shooting: special conditions

Section 45

Approved rifle clubs and muzzle-loading pistol clubs

Section 52 (insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedules 2 and 3 mentioned below)

Minor and consequential amendments and repeals

In Schedule 2—

paragraphs 3, 5 and 6

Consequential and minor amendments

In Schedule 3—

the entries relating to sections 42 and 54 of, and Schedule 6 to, the Firearms Act 1968, and the entry relating to section 4 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988

Repeals