Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Parker, Sarah. 2011 ‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security; Chapter 9, Annex 9.2, pp. 48-61. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Annex 9.2 Overview of Conditions of Firearms Ownership
United Kingdom (shotguns)
Licence Duration: 5 years
Penalties for Unlawful Possession: summary: 6 months or statutory maximum on indictment: 5 years; fine; or both
Safe Storage: YES
Penalties for Unsafe Storage: up to 6 months; fine of level 5 on the standard scale; or both
Carrying in Public? offence to carry loaded shotgun, firearm (loaded or unloaded) plus ammunition in a public place without 'lawful authority or reasonable excuse'
Penalties for Unlawful Carrying: summary: 6 months; fine of GBP 400 (USD 660); or both; indictment: 7 years or fine or both
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