Firearm (statutory definition)
Definition
A lethal barrelled weapon from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged. Each jurisdiction sets its own definition; the Indian Arms Act, the US Gun Control Act, and the UK Firearms Act 1968 each enumerate features that bring an item within or outside the statutory category. The examiner must apply the relevant definition, not colloquial usage.
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- Arms, Explosives and Firearms LawA lethal barrelled weapon from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discharged. Each jurisdiction sets its own definition; the Indian Arms Act, the...