Firearms Act 1968 s48(1)
A constable may demand, from any person whom they believe to be in possession of a firearm or ammunition to which section 1 of this Act applies, or of a shotgun, the production of their firearm certificate, or, as the case may be, their shotgun certificate.
Firearms Act 1968 s48(2)
If a person upon whom a demand is made fails to produce the certificate or document, or to permit the constable to read it, or to show that he is entitled by virtue of this Act to have the firearm, ammunition or shotgun in their possession without holding a certificate, the constable may seize and detain the firearm, ammunition or shotgun and may require the person to declare to them immediately their name and address.
Firearms Act 1968 s48(3)
If under this section a person is required to declare to a constable their name and address, it is an offence for them to refuse to declare it or to fail to give their true name and address.
Points to Prove:
Date & location
Having possession
Of a firearm/shotgun
Failed/Refused
To divulge
When required by a constable
Their name and address
Sentence:
Summary
6 months
Firearms Act 1968 s48(4)
It is an offence for a person who is in possession of a firearm to fail to comply with a demand under section 1A above
Points to Prove:
Date & location
Being in possession
Of a firearm
Failed
To comply with a demand
By constable
To produce a valid certificate/document or show exemption
Sentence:
Summary
6 months