1. Gun and Knife Law Quiz questions and answers
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2. 1 Anyone who carries a knife can be prosecuted over what age?
16 or over
2 It's illegal to buy any knife if you're?
under 18
3 Where is it an offence to carry any knife?
in public
4 If caught carrying a knife in public, what you could face?
two years imprisonment and a £5,000 fine.
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3. 6 The maximum sentence for carrying a knife is. 4 years.
5 What kind of knife is it legal to have in public if you need it for your work?
penknife less than three inches long
6 The maximum sentence for carrying a knife is.
4 years.
7 Statistically what might happen to you if you're carrying a gun?
likely to be shot
8 If you're aged where might you use an airgun? Name one.
(if the gun does not use bullets) at a gun club or on private property if you have permission.
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4. 10 What might be considered as other weapons?
9 If you're over 17 you can buy airguns rifle and ammunition as long as the gun is under the UK legal limit of for rifles which is
12ft.lbs muzzle energy
10 What might be considered as other weapons?
any item that has been adapted to cause injury
11 Should you be arrested, and found guilty of carrying an offensive weapon in public, what might you face?
a fine, imprisonment, or both.
12 If you're found guilty of grievous bodily harm you could face.
life imprisonment.
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5. 14 What can you do at a weapons amnesties?
13 If you're found guilty of manslaughter, attempted murder or murder, your punishment could be.
life imprisonment.
14 What can you do at a weapons amnesties?
you can hand in an offensive weapon without risk of prosecution.
15 If you find a gun or a flick knife, what is the police advice?
not to touch it, but to report it to the police either in person or over the phone.
16 If you have any concerns relating to weapons and crime you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on what number?
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6. Well done!
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