Section 60 Firearms Act 1996 | Disposal of Firearms by Unauthorised Persons
Section 60 of the Firearms Act 1996 is Disposal of Firearms by Unauthorised Persons and is extracted below. If you are charged with a firearms-related offence, or wish to seek general advice about your rights and responsibilities under the Firearms...
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