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Firearm Certificates
Navigate the essential process of obtaining and renewing firearm and shotgun certificates. From understanding legal requirements and police checks to secure storage standards and application tips, this section provides clear, practical guidance every step of the way. Explore advice on interviews, referees, and medical checks, plus updates on licensing rules and legislation. An invaluable resource for shooters, applicants, and certificate holders committed to responsible and compliant ownership.
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Firearm Certificates7 Deadly Sins: how to lose your shotgun certificate
How pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony or lust can lose you your shotgun certificate and firearms licence.
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Firearm CertificatesWhat are my chances of getting a shotgun certificate?
I was in prison for a violent crime 26 years ago and my life has changed dramatically since, but a firearms officer told me I have no chance of getting a shotgun certificate
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Firearm CertificatesCan I remove a condition on my firearms certificate?
My firearms certificate says I can only use my rifle if my friend who signed my ticket is there, but he has no more experience than I do
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Firearm CertificatesCan I apply for a variation to my Firearms Certificate?
I would like a variation to my Firearms Certificate for deer stalking, in order to possess a .308 or .30-06. I would like a double rifle but maybe a conventional bolt-action rifle might be best?
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Firearm CertificatesI have been asked to act as a Firearms Certificate mentor!
Firearms Certificate mentor: I have been asked to act as mentor for a friend of mine who has recently been granted an FAC, subject to having a mentor. Are there any issues I should be aware of if i de...
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Firearm Certificates
Is your police force applying conditions to your firearms certificate?
David Frost reveals that some police forces are still slapping their own unnecessary and unsanctioned conditions on firearms certificates.
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Firearm CertificatesCan I have a 10-bore taken off my shotgun certificate?
I have just bought a 10-bore J. W. Laird hammergun from someone who had held it on his shotgun certificate.
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Firearm CertificatesHow much land do I need for the rifle on my certificate?
I have a .22/250 rifle for fox shooting. I have let a lot of my land go and I only have 200 acres left.
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Firearm CertificatesDo you need wild boar on your certificate to go shooting?
I have previously heard anyone wishing to go wild boar shooting would need to have this quarry identified on their firearms certificate. Is this true or not?
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