70. The arms are to be deposited after drill in the armouries of the Brigade or Corps, except when the Commanding Officer may judge it expedient to permit members of the Brigade to keep their arms at their own houses.
As the Commanding Officer is responsible for the condition of the arms, this permission may be withdrawn by him whenever he may consider it necessary.
The arms retained in private custody will be subject to inspection at any time, and they are to be examined at least once in six months by the Commanding Officer of the Brigade or Officers appointed by him for that purpose.
Repairs of arms.
71. Arms requiring repair are to be deposited with the Gunner of the Drill Ship to which the Brigade is attached.
Charge for repairs.
72. Repairs of arms arising from fair wear, found to be necessary in order to make the arms serviceable, will be executed free of charge; the expense of other repairs will be borne by the Corps.
Allowance of Ammunition.
73. Ammunition in the following proportion, to be reckoned from the 1st April in each year, is allowed:—