Firearms Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ministry_of_the_Solicitor_General
gptkbp:allows certain types of firearms
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Firearms_(Amendment)_Act_1988
gptkb:Firearms_(Amendment)_Act_1997
address loopholes
tighten restrictions
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:Person
organizations
gptkbp:defines gptkb:weapon
prohibited weapon
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1968
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Police_Department
local authorities
national government
gptkbp:established background checks
licensing requirements
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:legal_case
law enforcement practices
hunting regulations
sport shooting regulations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Firearms Act
gptkbp:includes exemptions for certain individuals
exemptions for certain organizations
gptkbp:influenced_by public safety concerns
gptkbp:is_challenged_by gun rights advocates
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:legal_case
policy discussions
media reports
gptkbp:is_criticized_for restricting personal freedoms
ineffectiveness in reducing crime
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_journal
public forums
policy papers
parliamentary debates
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by research studies
government reports
NGO assessments
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
gptkbp:is_part_of UK law
firearms legislation framework
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Public_Order_Act_1986
gptkb:Violent_Crime_Reduction_Act_2006
firearms registration system
firearms import/export regulations
firearms licensing system
firearms storage regulations
firearms training requirements
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:Home_Office
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:legislation
judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by gun control advocates
enhancing public safety
reducing gun violence
gptkbp:regulates possession of firearms
use of firearms
gptkbp:related_to gun control
gptkbp:requires firearm certificate
shotgun certificate