PART VIFIREARMS CLUBS F1AND SHOTGUN CLUBS
F2Firearms clubs
Art. 49 cross-heading added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 1(3)
Authorisation49
1
The Chief Constable may, on payment of the appropriate fee, grant an authorisation for a firearms club if he is satisfied that it can operate without danger to public safety or to the peace.
2
The Chief Constable may at any time by notice in writing—
a
attach conditions to an authorisation;
b
vary or revoke conditions attached under this Article.
3
An authorisation shall, unless the Chief Constable revokes it, continue in force for a period of five years from the date on which it is granted.
4
The Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (c. 1) shall not have effect in relation to a firearms club if an authorisation is in force in relation to it.
5
Any person who—
a
operates, or participates in the activities of, a firearms club for which an authorisation is not in force; or
b
contravenes any condition of an authorisation,
shall be guilty of an offence.
Words in Pt. VI heading added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 1(2)