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FIREARMS ACT 1996 - SECT 275

Authorised possession or use of prohibited firearms with pistol grips for sport or target shooting

    (1)     The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited firearm (other than a prohibited pistol fitted with a pistol grip) for the purposes of—

        (a)     taking part in any kind of approved shooting competition; and

        (b)     practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.

    (2)     The holder of a category B licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting is authorised to possess and use a registered prohibited rifle fitted with a pistol grip for the purposes of—

        (a)     taking part in an approved specialised target shooting competition; and

        (b)     practising on an approved shooting range for the competition.

    (3)     In this section:

"approved", for a competition, means a competition that is—

        (a)     conducted or organised by an approved shooting club of which the licence holder is a member; and

        (b)     approved by the registrar.



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