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(4) Also, the registrar must not issue a permit authorising the holder of a category H licence issued for the genuine reason of sport or target shooting to acquire a pistol unless—
(a) the acquisition is in accordance with the conditions (if any) of the licence; and
(b) the registrar is given written advice from the approved shooting club of which the licensee is a member stating—
(i) the competition shooting discipline for which the pistol is required; and
(ii) that the club endorses the licensee's application for a permit to acquire the pistol; and
(iii) the licensee can comply with the requirements of this Act in relation to safety and the storage of firearms.
Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including regulations (see Legislation Act, s 104).
(5) Subsection (4) (b) (i) does not apply to the issue of a permit to acquire a pistol mentioned in section 36A (3) (Special conditions for category H licences for sporting or target shooting).