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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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
The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships from 2027.
You need a firearm certificate from the PSNI to own or possess firearms or ammunition in Northern Ireland
You need an occasional permit from the police if you are a certified firearms dealer wanting to trade outside your registered premises
Licence for the transit of sporting guns through the UK.
Guidance on approval of rifle and muzzle-loading pistol clubs and how clubs can apply for it.
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