Weapons and explosives
The laws regarding weapons and ammunition. What counts as a weapon and what are the penalties for carrying or using one?
Explains the laws about the use of fireworks.
Explains the law about using guns (including airguns) for sport. Also covers age restrictions and shooting seasons.
Explains who can carry and buy a knife or weapon. Also lists what knives and weapons are illegal.
Links to sections about shotgun and firearms applications.
Guidance on safe handling and storage, types of air weapons and air weapons and the law.
Explains what an offensive weapon is, what happens if you are caught with an offensive weapons, exceptions of carrying a knife, law on certain types of knives, handing in a weapon, and other illegal weapons.
Explains what knife crime is, the law, facts and myths, and the power to stop and search for a knife.
Explains the law on fireworks, the different categories of fireworks, what happens if you misuse fireworks, and how to report illegal selling.
