Firearms Dealer Licence

Any business in the UK that manufactures or sells shotguns, firearms or ammunition must register with the police and obtain a firearms dealer licence.

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No. The UK did ban the use of handguns in 1997, but citizens are still able to own and shoot some shotguns and rifles with the appropriate firearms certificate.

A Firearms Dealer Licence is valid for 3 years, in which a licence holder must renew their licence 3 years from the granting of the licence.

To renew a Firearms Dealer Licence, a licence holder must return their current licence to the police and apply for a new licence.

A shotgun certificate usually lasts 5 years from the date it was issued or renewed.

A firearm certificate usually lasts 5 years from the date it was issued or renewed.

No. If you are traveling in Europe with your firearms then you must have a European Firearms Pass. You can apply for this at the same time as your firearms certificate via your police force.

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