imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms Rules, 2016 into any other category of firearms] [Inserted ... shortened the barrel of a firearm, namely,...............(or converted an imitation firearm into a firearm), and thereby committed an offence punishable under section
firearms or imitation firearms in certain cases.
- Whoever makes or attempts to make any use whatsoever of a firearm or an imitation firearm with intent ... both" (w.e.f. 21.6.1983).]]. Explanation. - In this section the expression imitation firearm has the same meaning as in section 6. Form of Charge ▼
Form
conversion of imitation firearms into firearms.
- No person shall shorten the barrel of a firearm or convert an imitation firearm into a firearm [or convert ... rules made thereunder. Explanation. - In this section, the expression imitation firearms means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm, whether it is capable
section 6 of the principal Act, after the words "convert an imitation firearm into a firearm", the words and figures "or convert from any category
substituted; (b) in clause (b), after the words "convert an imitation firearm into a firearm", the words and figures "or convert from any category ... shortens the barrel of a firearm or converts an imitation firearm into a firearm or converts from any category of firearms mentioned in the Arms
imitation firearm, into a firearm, unless he has a licence in Form IX showing specifically that he is permitted to shorten a firearm or convert ... imitation firearm into a firearm. (b) Under no circumstances shall a dealer shorten the barrel of a rifle or smooth-bore gun so that
Section 14 in The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
14. Offences to be cognizable.—
Notwithstanding
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Class 13. Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire works Class 14. Precious metals and their alloys ... insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal. Class 18. Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other