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Section 25 Arms Act

The principal possession offence under the Arms Act 1959: acquiring, possessing, or carrying a firearm or ammunition without a licence. Maximum sentence three years for NPB weapons; up to seven years for PB weapons or aggravated circumstances.

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Arms Rules 2016BNS 2023 § 117BNS 2023 § 304National Database of Arms Licences (NDAL)Non-Prohibited Bore (NPB)Prohibited Bore (PB)Section 27 Arms Act

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