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Guidance on safe handling and storage of air guns and air rifles.
Product Safety Report for Yijalong soft bullet air gun presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation due to the noncompliant shape of the foam bullets which can lodge in the throat.
Open and closed season for hunting, what you can use and the wildlife you can hunt
You must follow the rules for hunting and shooting wildlife including:…
You can shoot certain species of game birds, quarry birds and waterfowl…
There are different rules for foxes, deer and other mammals. Foxes It’s…
You need police approval if you want to possess an air gun in Northern Ireland
Product Safety Report for KKTect Hot Air Gun presenting a high risk of fire and electric shock.
The firearms security handbook provides guidance on storing and transporting firearms.
Product Safety Report for Long Wei hot air gun presenting a serious risk of electric shock.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Product Safety Report for Dayplus Hot Air Gun presenting a high risk of fire.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
This circular sets out changes to the Firearms Rules 1998.
Product Recall for Vevor Portable Air Compressor presenting a serious risk of electric shock as the product failed earth bond and creepage and clearance so there is inadequate protection against live parts.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Firearms application form, the form to vary a firearm certificate and guidance notes.
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