
1 
These Rules may be cited as the Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007 and shall come into force on 1st October 2007.
2 

(1) Schedule 4 to the Firearms Act 1968 (particulars to be entered by firearms dealer in register of transactions) is amended as follows.
(2) After the heading to Schedule 4, insert—“
PART 1

”
(3) After paragraph 5 insert—“
PART 2
1. 
The quantities and description of air weapons purchased or acquired with the names and addresses of the sellers or transferors and the dates of the several transactions.
2. 
The quantities and description of air weapons sold or transferred with the names and addresses of the purchasers or transferees and the dates of the several transactions.
3. 
The quantities and description of air weapons in possession for sale or transfer at the date of the last stocktaking or such other date in each year as may be specified in the register”.
3 
In rule 10(4) of the Firearms Rules 1998 (firearms dealers), omit the words “firearms or” (in the second place they appear).
4 

(1) Part 4 of Schedule 5 to the Firearms Rules 1998 (firearms dealer’s register of transactions) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(a) after “in the case of firearms” insert “(other than air weapons)”.
(3) After paragraph 2(b) insert the following sub-paragraphs—“
(c) in the case of air weapons (except air weapons sold or transferred as mentioned in sub-paragraph (d))—
(i) the class of air weapon (eg air rifle, air gun or air pistol);
(ii) the make, type or distinctive name of the air weapon;
(iii) the calibre;
(iv) the identification number or other distinguishing mark, if present;
(v) the maker’s name, if known;
(d) in the case where an air weapon is sold or transferred by or from one firearms dealer to another, the class of air weapon (eg air rifle, air gun or air pistol);”.
Tony McNulty
Minister of State
Home Office
6th September 2007