Section 17 of the Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following subsections after subsection (4):

"(4A) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (4) of this section, a licence for importing a firearm, ammunition or prohibited weapon may not be granted unless -

(a) the applicant has a good reason for importing it,

(b) granting the licence would not prejudice public safety or security, and

(c) if the application relates to a restricted firearm or restricted ammunition, the applicant -

(i) if a registered firearms dealer, possesses an authorisation under section 10 of this Act, or

(ii) in any other case, is the holder of a restricted firearm certificate in respect of the firearm or ammunition concerned,

which is in force.

(4B) An applicant for a licence under this section shall supply in writing any further information that the Minister may require in the performance of his or her functions under this section.

(4C) The reason for refusing an application for a licence under this section or for its renewal shall be communicated in writing to the applicant.".