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You cannot buy or use fireworks if you're under 18, and you must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions
How to license a firearm, manage weapons for a shooting club or get a museum licence.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
Find out when transactions involving land and buildings are exempt from VAT.
Apply for a licence to shoot deer during the closed season or at night and find out how to report your actions.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
How to control rabbits on your property or business using traps, snares and other methods.
Tighter controls on firearms licensing will be introduced by the government to keep people safe and help the police apply the law consistently.
How to legally kill your own poultry, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and hares to eat at home.
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