Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers Licence - Cat A, B, C, D, H, M & R
General Information
Section 24 of the Weapons Regulations 1996 provides that a theatrical ordnance supplier’s licence authorises the licensee to supply, and possess for the purpose of supply, a blank fire firearm or permanently inoperable firearm; a weapon that is not a firearm (other than a category R weapon, an antipersonnel gas device, mine or substance, an incendiary or inflammable device or a hand grenade); or any replica.
A theatrical ordnance supplier's licence may be issued to an individual or body that, wholly or partially, carries on a business, whether or not for reward or benefit, of supplying on a temporary basis weapons for use in theatrical, film or television productions. The supply of the weapons must not incur any change of ownership of the weapons.
This licence authorises the possession of and supply of blank-fire, replica or permanently inoperable firearms only. Limited weapons that are not firearms under category R may also be licensed.
Sections 115-122 of the Weapons Act 1990 and sections 24-25 Weapons Regulations 1996 provide specific information on this type of licence.
Last Updated: 09/12/2008