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FIREARMS REGULATIONS (NO. 13 OF 1997) - REG 41

41. (1) A licensee shall not display a firearm for a period greater than 30 days unless the display complies with the requirements specified in this regulation or regulation 43.

(2) A firearm shall not be displayed other than in a cabinet—

        (a)     that is lockable;

        (b)     the parts of which that are not glass panelling are of solid timber or metal construction; and

        (c)     that contains no glass panelling other than glass panelling that is at least 7.5 mm thick and is laminated.

(3) A firearm shall be securely fixed in the cabinet by means of a stainless steel cable that—

        (a)     is not less than 3 mm in diameter;

        (b)     is securely attached to the side or bottom of the cabinet;

        (c)     passes through the trigger guard; and

        (d)     is fixed at the end that is not attached to the cabinet by a padlock of an appropriate strength.

(4) If practicable, the bolt or firing mechanism shall be removed from the firearm.

(5) A firearm shall not be displayed on premises if the licensee, the owner and any lawful occupier of the premises on which the firearm is displayed will be absent from the premises for a period of more than 72 hours.

Temporary displays



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