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Archive of statistics on firearm and shotgun certificates issued by police forces in England and Wales under the Firearms Acts 1968 to 1997.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Recruitment information and application pack for the role of independent chairs for the offensive weapons homicide reviews (OWHRs).
This independent body was established under the Fireworks (Amendment) Act 1088 with a remit to keep under review the controls on firearms, to make recommendations to the Home Secretary as to how these may be improved, and to advise him...
Guidance on safe handling and storage of air guns and air rifles.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
You must register with the police if you manufacture, sell or transfer shotguns, firearms or ammunition or are involved in the repairing, testing or proving of them
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 - have taken place in Germany this week, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge.
Advice for British nationals on staying safe when travelling by sea
Statistics on police use of firearms across England and Wales.
Dstl ensures the UK can develop and exploit new sensor technologies for our defence and security, to find and assess potential threats and give information to decision-makers.
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