Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Detail of outcome
A consultation on the draft statutory guidance for the police on firearms licensing ran between 23 July 2019 and 17 September 2019. The consultation sought views on the introduction of statutory guidance and new arrangements for medical checks of people applying for firearms certificates.
The new statutory guidance is available, along with revised application forms. The statutory guidance and revised application forms will come into effect from 1 November 2021 to allow the police time to prepare. The government response to the consultation has also been published above.
- Read the new statutory guidance
- Read the revised application forms
The tragic shootings on 12 August 2021 in Plymouth were truly shocking. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of those who were injured, and those that died. Incidents such as these, though fortunately rare, have a profound impact on the public and demonstrate the need to continually review and update firearms licensing guidance wherever necessary. We will keep the statutory guidance under review and ensure that any learnings from the tragedy in Plymouth will be included.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks public views on how best to ensure that the police carry out their firearms licensing functions in an appropriate manner, with the introduction of statutory guidance. The government will conduct a consultation with the National Police Chiefs Council and the chief constable of Police Scotland, as required by the legislation, alongside this consultation.
Documents
Last updated 20 October 2021 + show all updates
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Consultation outcome published.
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Accessible HTML versions of 'Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing: government consultation', 'Draft firearms statutory guidance' and 'Impact assessment: medical guidance' added.
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First published.