Useful Links

We’ve put together some internet links to useful websites in respect of firearms licensing. The following links lead to the principal documents or legislation which impact upon firearms licensing. Should you have any queries about the information in the websites, don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call the SACS office.

Form 201 – Application for the grant or renewal of a firearm or shotgun certificate.

FORM 201 – 2021 - Application for the grant or renewal of a firearm and/or shotgun certificate (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Home Office guidance on firearms licensing law

Guide on Firearms Licensing Law (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Home Office Statutory Guidance re Fitness.

GUIDANCE TO THE POLICE - FITNESS TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH A FIREARM (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Home Office Firearms Security Manual 2020

Firearms security manual 2020 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

The Firearms Act 1968 (as amended)

Firearms Act 1968 (legislation.gov.uk)

Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015

Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 (legislation.gov.uk)

Scottish Government Air Weapons licensing guidance

Air weapon licensing in Scotland: guide - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)