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You need a firearm or shotgun certificate issued by the police to possess, buy or acquire a firearm or shotgun, and buy ammunition
We are consulting on a proposal to use a legislative reform order to remove sound moderators from firearms licensing controls.
Guidance and additional measures relating to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403.
Information for all those who have a legitimate interest in firearms, including the police, the public and firearms dealers.
Guidance on how the Firearms (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1997 will further affect the types of weapons which may be carried onboard ships.
You need a firearm certificate from the PSNI to own or possess firearms or ammunition in Northern Ireland
You must notify the police of any one-on/one-off firearms transactions in Northern Ireland
Details of the Northern Ireland Office's Firearms Purchase Scheme, which closed on 31 December 2012.
You need a European firearms pass from the PSNI to travel with listed firearms through European countries
This document sets out the process for urgent legal classification of firearms.
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