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This page has been constructed to provide avenues to follow; BASC is not able to advise on foreign laws due to the complexity of keeping our library accurately up to date. Definitive answers about foreign firearms and hunting laws should be obtained from the embassy or consulate of the country concerned.
To find a foreign embassy in the UK click here
This guidance covers export of firearms and ammunition by UK firearm and shotgun certificate holders, as well as firearms dealers. This guidance does not cater for the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland or Isle of Man; for further details Click Here.
This guidance covers export of firearms and ammunition by UK firearm and shotgun certificate holders as well as firearms dealers. This guidance does not cater for the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland or Isle of Man; for further details Click Here.
Certificate Renewals There is a greater number of delays within firearms licensing today. BASC’s firearms team explains what to do if your renewal is delayed. Early submission of renewal requests next year will give police licensing teams a better chance to turn them around before certificates expire. Respond as soon as
Visiting the UK to shoot Visitor’s firearm and shotgun permit procedure To visit Great Britain with a firearm you will need to apply for a visitor’s firearm or shotgun permit at least six weeks in advance. Anyone attempting to enter Great Britain without a visitor’s firearm or shotgun permit will
Applying for a firearm/shotgun certificate Certificate Renewals Firearms Dealer Forms Explosive Forms For Visitor’s firearm & shotgun permits Firearms & Shotgun Forms Home Office Forms Northern Ireland Firearms licensing contacts (England and Wales) Downloadable firearms forms New application forms came into effect on 1 Nov 2021 and are available below
