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This classification would not be appropriate if the gun had been designed as a signal pistol (for example, because they are capable of accepting a screw-in flare launcher) because such guns are specifically exempted from section 5(1) (aba); instead, a classification as a section 1(1)(a) firearm would be appropriate and a firearm certificate would be required. Section 16A may be more appropriate where the necessary intent for section 16 cannot be proved, as the intent to cause another to believe that unlawful violence will be used, is more readily inferred. Section 16A can be used where the firearm is an imitation. exposes for sale or transfer, or has in his possession for sale, transfer, repair, test or proof, any such firearms or ammunition or a shot gun; or minimising, or giving mitigation for, their offending behaviour. Claiming that they are not abusive but merely showing affection or care for the victim and that their intentions have been misconstrued

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Section 57(1C) excludes from the definition of a "lethal barrelled weapon" any weapon meeting the definition of "airsoft gun" under section 57A.

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The Firearms Act 1968 defines firearms generally but also creates a number of sub-categories of firearm, namely shot guns, air weapons and prohibited weapons. The particular type of firearm determines which offences under the Act will be applicable.

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Section 32 of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 specifies conditions for the transfer of firearms, including that such transfers must be in person, and creates an offence of failing to comply with these conditions. Section 5(1)(aba): any firearm which either has a barrel less than 30cm in length or is less than 60cm in length overall, other than an air weapon, a muzzle-loading gun or a firearm designed as signalling apparatus, e.g. handguns, revolvers;Section 16 makes it an offence to possess a firearm "with intent to enable another person to endanger life". This requires proof that the possessor intends life to be endangered, although it is sufficient if the intent is that the firearm or ammunition should be used in a manner which endangers life as and when the occasion requires. In R v Jones (IF) [1997] 1 Cr. App. R. 46, it was held that enabling the other person meant more than giving that other the opportunity to endanger life, should they wish to. The offence is not made out simply because the possessor intended to supply the firearms or ammunition to persons who happened to be criminals. However, prosecutors should look at all of the surrounding circumstances of the case to see if there is sufficient evidence that would enable a jury to infer that the possessor knew that the ultimate recipient, whoever that might be, would use the firearms or ammunition in a manner that would endanger life. Factors that might be sufficient include: the nature of the firearm and ammunition in question, the circumstances in which they came to be in possession of the items, the circumstances in which they are found and whether there is evidence to suggest that they are part of a larger criminal enterprise: see R v Clarke and Opoku [2010] EWCA 12. The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 created offences relating to the manufacture, importation and sale of realistic imitation firearms, and modifying an imitation firearm so that it becomes a realistic imitation firearm (see below under ‘Offences relating to Realistic Imitation Firearms’). target vulnerable people, recognising that they may face additional barriers to accessing help or support, for example: exploiting someone’s vulnerability owing to their immigration status, disability, age, or sexual orientation If it cannot be demonstrated that the gun was designed or adapted to discharge a noxious substance, and if it is threaded at the muzzle for a flare launcher, consideration should be given as to whether the gun is a section 1(1)(a) firearm as a signal pistol.