I recently asked my vet, who I've known for years, to sign my shotgun licence renewal and he refused!
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How 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.
Do 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?
Under-14s with shotgun certificates no risk to public
New Freedom of Information Act (FOI) figures obtained by the Countryside Alliance show that young people with shotgun certificates pose absolutely no risk to the wider public.
Bill to ban under-14s from shotgun licences
A bill to ban young Shots from holding shotgun certificates will have its second reading in Parliament next month.
Can I email the police when I buy a new shotgun?
I am thinking of buying a new shotgun and understand I have to inform the police by special delivery or recorded post.
Can I not get my shotgun licence for five years?
Last year I received a two-year sentence for fraud. On being released I had to sign a document saying I could not possess a firearm for five years.
GPs to be notified of new shotgun licence holders
Shotgun licence: Police jump the gun by informing doctors of all new and renewed shotgun certificates despite lack of guidance.
Shooting and dealers’ licences abolished in NI
Outdated game and game dealers’ licences have been abolished in Northern Ireland.
Can I obtain a shotgun certificate after having a stroke?
Several years ago I had a stroke but I have made a pretty good recovery.
Don’t expect the police to back you up if you possess a firearms certificate
"The forces of law and order will always tend to confiscate guns first and ask questions later"
Will a German shotgun licence help with my UK application?
I hold a German firearms and shotgun licence. Would these help in my application for English licences when I return to the UK next year?
Will a German shotgun licence help with my UK application?
I hold a German firearms and shotgun licence. Would these help in my application for English licences when I return to the UK next year?
Shooting groups concern over Scottish shoot licences
Shooting groups voice concern about proposals to license Scottish shoots as the wildlife bill reaches committee stage.
Gun Control Network calls for single firearms certificate
The Gun Control Network's demands include air rifles to be put on firearms certificates and biennial renewals.
Police and doctors to share licence-holder records
Doctors and police reach an agreement in principle to share information on gun-owning patients without their consent.
Will drink driving lose me my shotgun certificate?
I have been done for drink driving. I was caught after a shoot and was about twice over the limit and had my guns in the car. I know I’m going to lose my licence but what about my shotgun certificate?
Police want to tag medical records of gun licence holders
The shooting community is up in arms over a controversial new proposal to electronically tag medical records of gun licence holders.
Shotgun certificate holders alarmed by Yorkshire police
Shotgun certificate holders in South Yorkshire recently received an alarming police letter with advice on gunsafe keys.