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Arms Rules 2016

The subordinate legislation notified under the Arms Act 1959, replacing the Arms Rules 1962. Introduced a maximum of two firearms and 100 cartridges per civilian licence, a national digital licence database, and updated procedural requirements for licence grant and renewal.

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BNS 2023 § 117BNS 2023 § 304National Database of Arms Licences (NDAL)Non-Prohibited Bore (NPB)Prohibited Bore (PB)Section 25 Arms ActSection 27 Arms Act

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