Possession of firearm with criminal intent

(1) It is an offence for a person to have with him a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to commit an offence, or to resist arrest or prevent the arrest of another, in either case while he has the firearm or imitation firearm with him. (2) In proceedings for an offence under this section, proof that the accused had a firearm or imitation firearm with him and intended to commit an offence, or to resist or prevent arrest, is evidence that he intended to have it with him while doing so. 42 (3) For the purposes of this section and section 38 of this Act, “imitation firearm” means anything which has the appearance of being a firearm whether or not it is capable of discharging any shot, bullet or other missile.