Firearms Rules 2025 Amendments Announced

UK Gov

This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer.

The changes to the application forms are:

  • introducing a requirement for all applicants for a firearm or shotgun to provide two referees
  • including annex A in the prescribed firearm and shotgun application form, providing a guide for referees
  • a new reference in the prescribed forms to neuro-developmental issues as a potential relevant medical condition which may need to be declared in certain cases by the applicant and reported by their GP
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