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31B Being armed with criminal intent

(1)In this section— controlled weapon has the same meaning as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990; firearm has the same meaning as in the Firearms Act 1996; imitation firearm has the same meaning as in section 29; prohibited weapon has the same meaning as in the Control of Weapons Act 1990.
(2)A person who, with criminal intent, is armed with a firearm, an imitation firearm, a prohibited weapon or a controlled weapon is guilty of an indictable offence. Penalty: Level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum).