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/ disposal of firearms and shotguns?