Overview

This bill proposes to amend the Firearms Act 1968 in England, Wales, and Scotland, establishing a minimum age of 14 years for obtaining a shotgun certificate.

Description

The Firearms (Amendment) Bill aims to change the existing legislation governing shotgun licenses. Currently, the minimum age is not explicitly defined. This bill adds a new subsection (3) to section 2 of the Firearms Act 1968. This new subsection sets the minimum age for holding a shotgun certificate at 14 years old. The bill will come into effect two months after it receives Royal Assent.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any changes to government spending. The potential cost of implementing and enforcing the new minimum age regulation is not included in the provided text.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• Individuals aged 13 and younger: They would no longer be eligible to apply for a shotgun certificate.
• Individuals aged 14 and older: They would be able to apply for a shotgun certificate if they meet all other requirements.
• Shotgun certificate issuing authorities: They would need to implement and enforce the new age requirement.

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