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FIREARMS REGULATIONS (NO. 13 OF 1997) - REG 38

38. (1) A person who holds a collectors licence shall ensure that the category A and category B firearms specified in the licence are kept in accordance with this regulation.

(2) Where not more than 10 category A or category B firearms are specified in the licence—

        (a)     the firearms shall be kept in a metal lockable container (being a “Brownbuilt” or similar type) and the firing mechanisms shall be kept in a separate lockable metal drawer or container which may be external or internal to the metal lockable container; or

        (b)     the firearms shall be kept in a security container that is constructed of a recognised hardwood and lined with steel sheeting, the door of which is fitted with metal hinges and either—

              (i)     an appropriate deadlock; or

              (ii)     2 sliding bolts fitted with padlocks of an appropriate strength.

(3) If a container referred to in subregulation (2) (other than a container for firing mechanisms) weighs less than 150 kg when empty, it shall be fixed to the floor or wall with no fewer than 2 appropriate anchor bolts.

(4) Where more than 10 category A or category B firearms are specified in the licence—the firearms shall be stored in a metal safe or a concrete or brick safe of a type described in subregulation 39 (3).

Collectors of firearms—category C, category D and category H firearms



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