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The Department of Justice has issued information regarding the Justice Bill 2010.  This Bill passed through the final consideration stage on 23^rd March 2011 and will soon receive Royal Assent.   

The Bill contains three amendments to the Firearms (NI) Order 2004; clauses 103 (Variation of firearms certificate), 104 (Restrictions on the use of shotguns by young persons) and 105 (Restrictions on possession of air guns by young persons). 

The Department of Justice has confirmed these clauses will not be commenced upon Royal Assent and will only come into effect once they are commenced by the Minister at some time in the future by means of an Order in the NI Assembly. 

Therefore, the provisions in the Firearms (NI) Order 2004 are unaffected by the Bill until such times as the Minister decides to commence any or all of the three clauses.