
Certificate Process
Firearms Licensing Guidance: How to Check the Source
Check a firearms licensing document's publisher, status, jurisdiction and version before relying on its wording.
Firearm and shotgun certificate decisions belong to the police under current law and guidance. This section helps readers find the correct force process, prepare complete truthful information, and direct individual questions to licensing staff or a solicitor.

Check a firearms licensing document's publisher, status, jurisdiction and version before relying on its wording.

In Great Britain, apply for a firearm or shotgun certificate through the relevant local police force using its current form and instructions.