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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.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk

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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/pdf Draft firearms statutory guidance (accessible version)Draft firearms statutory guidanceapplication/pdf Impact assessment: medical guidance (accessible version)Impact assessment: medical guidanceapplication/pdf Government response to consultation: statutory guidance for police on firearms licensing (accessible version)Government response to consultation: statutory guidance for police on firearms licensingapplication/pdf