Under Section 25(2) of the Arms Act, 1959, a person under the age of 21 who acquires or possesses a…
Section 25(2) of the Arms Act, 1959 punishes a person to whom s.9(1)(a)(i), the under-21 bar, applies for acquiring, possessing or carrying a firearm or ammunition with…
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Under Section 25(2) of the Arms Act, 1959, a person under the age of 21 who acquires or possesses a firearm in contravention of Section 9(1)(a)(i) is punishable with:
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Section 25(2) of the Arms Act, 1959 punishes a person to whom s.9(1)(a)(i), the under-21 bar, applies for acquiring, possessing or carrying a firearm or ammunition with imprisonment that "may extend to one year", or fine, or both. The six-month limit belongs to s.25(3) and s.25(4), and the heavier ranges belong to other offences.