Correspondence
Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025
This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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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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Published 5 August 2025
Last updated 15 August 2025
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Amended the date from which the changes take effect – 5 August 2025.
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First published.