The British Firearms Law Handbook

Download or read book The British Firearms Law Handbook written by Laura Saunsbury and published by Sweet & Maxwell. This book was released on 2011 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is devoted exclusively to the law relating to the use of guns. In it the ordinary person who handles guns will find all the requirements of the law which he needs to know, and those who have to enforce the law will find it of invaluable assistance to them in their work.Issues addressed include: shooting game, protected birds and animals, guns for sport, rifle clubs, the tenant's right to shoot, the definitions of firearms and ammunition (including prohibited weapons and imitation firearms), the licensing of firearms, how to obtain a license and how to appeal a refusal or revocation, young people and guns, poaching, and criminal offences relating to firearms and ammunition. Useful appendices complete the book.