S.L. 480.4 Art. 3Establishment of general authorization for firearms and ammunition. Cap. 480.

(1) The Schedule to these regulations establishes the general authorization for the carriage and use of firearms and ammunition on board Maltese ships, by a PCASP authorized to have in his possession, or under his control, firearms and ammunition licensed to a PMSC:

Provided that any person to whom these regulations apply shall in all instances comply with any requirements stated in these regulations and as may apply from time to time to the firearms and ammunition covered by the general authorization.

(2) Any PCASP availing himself of a general authorization in respect of any firearm or ammunition to which these regulations apply, shall comply at all times with any decision, howsoever described, made by the Minister in relation to the possession or carriage or use on board a Maltese ship of such firearm or ammunition.

(3) The general authorisation, applied under this regulation to PCASP placed on board a Maltese ship, is for the carriage or use of a firearm listed in Schedules II and III of the Arms Act, for purposes considered necessary in the public interest or for the protection of life and security of persons.

(4) The application of a general authorisation to any person in respect of any firearm to which these regulations apply shall not be construed as authorizing the misuse of such firearm and the Government of Malta, including its ministers, officials, employees and government entities shall not be held responsible for any misuse or alleged misuse of such firearm;