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> why did they put these things together like this?

At a glance, it looks to be an act that defines regulations for all matters requiring licensing (weapons, alcohol, taxis, etc.) that are controlled by the devolved administration - I don't see any reason why that wouldn't be in one bill?

I agree it makes sense. I think the reason for the strange title is because, technically, air weapons are not licensed.

It takes considerable time and effort to get an Act successfully through Parliament, so it's often best to group related things together in a single piece of legislation rather than small separate ones.

This particular legislation is all about permits and licensing for various things, whether that be air weapons or scrap metal dealing, so I'd say it's legitimate to group them together.

I'm guessing crazy lobbying shenanigans like in the US