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Firearms and young people

Know the law on firearms

There are restrictions on people under seventeen years old on owning, using or carrying a firearm.

 

Under 14 Under 15 Under 17 Under 18
Buy a firearm or ammunition No No No Yes
Have a section one firearm - Exemptions No - Unless carrying for sport, at a rifle club or at a miniature rifle range. Yes Yes Yes
Receive a section one firearm as a gift No Yes Yes Yes
Have an assembled shot gun - Exemptions No - Unless under the supervision of someone over 21 years, with the shot gun in a secure gun cover No - Unless under the supervision of a person over 21 years, with the shot gun in a secure gun cover Yes Yes
Receive a shot gun as a gift No No Yes Yes
Have an air weapon - Exemptions No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range, under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range, under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range, under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range, under the supervision of someone 21 years or older
Receive an air weapon as a gift No No No No
Have an air weapon in a public place No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range or under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range or under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range or under the supervision of someone 21 years or older No - Unless at a rifle club, at a miniature rifle range or under the supervision of someone 21 years or older