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Firearms Licensing

Questions:

  • Can a person who has been to prison get a firearm certificate?
  • Can I try shooting without holding a certificate?
  • Do I need a certificate for an air weapon?
  • How can a visitor to the UK possess firearms or shotguns?
  • How do I apply for a firearms/shotgun certificate?
  • How do I get a visitor’s permit?
  • How long does it take to process a firearms certificate?
  • How long does my firearm/shot gun/explosive certificate last for?
  • How much does it cost for the grant / renewal / variation of a firearm / shotgun / explosive certificate?
  • How old do you have to be to have an air weapon or shotgun?
  • How/why are firearms certificates refused/revoked?
  • What are deactivated weapons?
  • What are the procedures to notify a change of address with regards to a firearms certificate?
  • What are the requirements for the security/storage of my firearm/shotgun?
  • What is a firearm permit?
  • What is a restricted shotgun?
  • What is an antique firearm?
  • What is the procedure for the acquisition or disposal of firearms and shotguns?
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