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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 16 Category C firearms licence

FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 16

Category C firearms licence

(1)  A Category C firearms licence applies to any –
(a) self-loading rim-fire rifle with a magazine capacity of no more than 10 rounds of ammunition; and
(b) self-loading shotgun with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds of ammunition; and
(c) pump action shotgun with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds of ammunition.
(2)  A Category C firearms licence authorises the holder to possess or use only one firearm referred to in subsection (1) (a) and one firearm referred to in subsection (1) (b) or (c) specified in the licence for the particular purpose specified in the licence.
(3)  Subsection (2) does not apply in respect of a Category C firearms licence that is specified as being issued only for the genuine reason of firearms collection.