Antique weapons laws set for 2019 changes

Laws relating to antique firearms and bladed weapons are set to change in the UK this year. Dealers, auctioneers and collectors will be affected by both the offensive weapons bill and an amendment to the Policing and Crime Act 2017 which are set to become law in 2019.

Updates due to the 2017 act will “enshrine in law a new definition of antique firearms, ensuring o…

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