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Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
This series brings together firearms guidance and application forms.
Firearms application form, the form to vary a firearm certificate and guidance notes.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Circular setting out details of the Firearms Act 2023, which commenced on 1 May 2025.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
The firearms security handbook provides guidance on storing and transporting firearms.
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