Firearms and Ammunition. [Ch.30. No. 5.

‘““ gun ’’ means a smooth-bored firearm, not being a
pistol, and includes a fowling piece, air gun, or any
other kind of gun from which any shot, bullet, or other
missile can be discharged;

gunsmith means any person who makes or
repairs firearms;

“pistol means a firearm of which the length of
barrel does not exceed twelve inches, and includes
revolvers;

“rifle means a firearm, not being a pistol, the
inside of the barrel of which is grooved or formed with
spiral chambers.

Firearms.

3. (1) It shall not be lawful for any person, unless he be
licensed in accordance with section 9 of this Ordinance,
to use, carry, or have in his custody or possession any
firearms without having in force a licence to keep firearms
duly granted under the provisions of this Ordinance, for
which licence an annual duty of $4.80 for each pistol or
rifle and $1.20 for each gun shall be payable:

Provided that, without having had granted to him a
licence to keep firearms, any person in the Naval, Military or
Air Forces of His Majesty or in the Local Forces of the
Colony, or any member of any Rifle Association or Club
approved by the Governor, may use, carry, or have in his
custody or possession, any firearms issued to him or forming
part of his ordinary equipment; and any Warden or other
public officer approved by the Governor may use, carry,
or have in his custody or possession any firearms for his
personal protection:

Provided also, that this section shall not apply to any
person acting as a porter or carrier who may have in his
custody firearms entrusted to him solely for the purpose of
being transported direct from one place to another:

Provided also, that any person may use or carry on any
lands, the occupier whereof has in force a licence under this
Ordinance, firearms belonging to such occupier and by the
written order of such occupier, if the person so carrying
firearms, upon the request of a Warden, Ward Officer,

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Licence to
keep firearms
necessary.
Ord.30-1945.

Exemptions.