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Firearms licensing

Looking to find out more about UK gun laws or firearm and shotgun certificates? Whether you’re a firearm owner, firearm dealer, shooting club member or planning to travel with firearms, you'll find advice here on using and storing firearms, shotguns and explosives, as well as how to apply for a range of certificates, permits and licences.

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