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This document is to be read in conjunction with Section 6A of the Firearms Act 1996.
The list is by no means extensive nor final, and any possible inclusions are to be forwarded to the Firearms Registry for consideration.
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If nominated, pinfire ammunition has been included in this table. However, ALL pinfire
Pinfire ammunition
ammunition is considered to be no longer commercially available
If nominated, teatfire ammunition has been included in this table. However, ALL teatfire
Teatfire ammunition
ammunition is considered to be no longer commercially available
If nominated, antique ammunition such as needle fire, Sharps 'Mule Ear', etc. has been
Needlefire, Sharps 'Mule Ear', etc. etc. included in this table. However, these types of cartridges are considered to be no longer
commercially available
If nominated, rimfire ammunition has been included in this table. However, WITH THE
Rimfire ammunition EXCEPTION OF THE CALIBRES IN THE TABLE TO THE BELOW, all other rimfire ammunition
is considered to be no longer commercially available
.17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rifle) Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.17 HM2 (Hornady Mach II) Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 short Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 LR (long rifle) Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 magnum Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 stinger Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
.22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rifle) Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
5mm Remmington Rimfire Magnum Cat A IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
Shotgun Gauge Cat Further Information
Prohi
4 gauge b
Prohi
8 gauge b Cashmore single shot shotgun circa 1888
Prohi
10 gauge shotgun b J Beattie and Son damascus shotgun 10 gauge 2 1/2" shell C1890
12 gauge pinfire shotgun Cat A Scholefield 12 gauge shotgun pinfire
14 gauge Cat A
16 gauge pinfire shotgun Cat A Lefauchaux 16 gauge shotgun circa 1837
18 gauge Cat A
24 gauge Cat A
32 gauge Cat A
.360 calibre Cat A