The wording of the law makes no distinction between fired and unfired. They are illegal to possess.
The wording of the law makes no distinction between fired and unfired. They are illegal to possess.
Also, the firearms act actually makes no distinction between new/old/relic parts. This being the case, a completely rusted to hell and back Sten gun bolt is still covered by the act, regardless of its condition.
Note the wording "designed to be, or has been,..."
Fired AP bullets etc. are included in the prohibition by my understanding of the Act.
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TonyE
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I am glad I live where I do,in Canada,so far,we don`t have any of those restrictions.....Pete.
JEDEM DAS SEINE
I thought there were some restrictions on tracer and incendiary ammunition in Canada, Pete
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TonyE
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Avoid them im afraid, I got into a world of Sh*t a couple of years back for exactly this reason.
As far as my understanding of the law goes it is indeed unlawful ( I was always taught that an illegal was a sick bird) to possess the items discussed without an appropriate certificate. Whether you would be prosecuted for holding a relic one as part of a collection is doubtful as it may not be seen by the procurator fiscal / CPS as being in the public interest, not within the 'spirit' of the legislation to do so. HOWEVER this would depend on the individual prosecutor and the decision could rest on factors such as perceived need to send a message to the wider community, stated cases, current policy, did he/ she get lucky the night before and other various and arcane reasons. In short the only ways to be 100% sure not to fall foul of the law is to either give the items a wide berth or get the necessary paperwork.
There is an alternative, get the correct paperwork.
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TonyE
British Military Smallarms and Ammunition
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