Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing
We are seeking views on draft statutory guidance for the police on firearms licensing, including proposed new arrangements for medical checks for firearms certificates.
Detail
This consultation seeks public views on how best to ensure that the police carry out their firearms licensing functions in an appropriate manner, with the introduction of statutory guidance. The government will conduct a consultation with the National Police Chiefs Council and the chief constable of Police Scotland, as required by the legislation, alongside this consultation.
Documents
Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing: government consultation (accessible version)Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing: government consultationapplication/pdfDraft firearms statutory guidance (accessible version)Draft firearms statutory guidanceapplication/pdfImpact assessment: medical guidance (accessible version)Impact assessment: medical guidanceapplication/pdfGovernment response to consultation: statutory guidance for police on firearms licensing (accessible version)Government response to consultation: statutory guidance for police on firearms licensingapplication/pdf