Who do I make Cheque payable to for shotgun Licence Derbyshire?
Police and Crime Commissioner
Apply by post Step 4: Make out a cheque or postal order for £90 payable to Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire.
How long does it take to get a shotgun license UK?
The entire process is likely to take eight weeks, more or less. Not all Police Forces are the same and they review and change their processes from time to time so the above should be taken as a guide only.
When can you get a shotgun Licence?
You have to be 14 years old before you can be granted a firearms certificate and must prove to the police that you have a good reason for possessing the firearm you wish to use, ie.
What is a section 5 firearm?
Section 5(1)(a): any firearm which is so designed or adapted so that two or more missiles can be successively discharged without repeated pressure on the trigger, e.g. machine guns, burst fire weapons; Section 5(1)(ab): any self-loading or pump-action rifled gun other than one which is chambered for .
Are Slam fire shotguns legal?
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Can I shoot on my property UK?
You can only shoot an airgun (or any other gun) on private land, and when you have permission (from the landowner, farmer etc) to do so. If you have an airgun in a public place you must have a ‘reasonable excuse’, such as travelling to or from a shoot, and it should be in a gun cover, unloaded and uncocked.
Is a sawn off shotgun a section 1 firearm?
‘Sawn-off’ shotguns are section 1 firearms, and possession therefore requires a firearms certificate and not a shotgun certificate. This distinction is important, as somebody of ‘good character’ can possess a shotgun certificate, whilst a firearms certificate is only given where strict criteria have been met.
How to apply for a firearm certificate in Derbyshire?
Step 1: Download the firearm certificate application form (Form 201) and GP letter. Step 2: Print, complete and sign the form. Step 3: Attach one passport-style photo (45mm high x 35mm wide). Step 4: Make out a cheque or postal order for £90 payable to Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire. We can’t accept cash.
How to apply for a new shotgun licence?
Step 1: Complete the online version of the form. Step 2: Upload your photo with your application. Step 3: Make your payment online. Step 4: Email your completed GP letter to the firearms team. The form will take about 20 minutes to complete and you won’t be able to save your application as you go, so it will need to be done in one sitting.
Can a referee apply for both a firearm and a shotgun?
Referees must be of good character and any references they agree to provide must be given freely and not on payment. To apply for both a firearm certificate and a shotgun certificate and to have them expire at the same time (coterminous certificates) you should complete the sections for firearm and shotgun certificates.
How do I contact the Firearms Licensing team?
You can contact the firearms licensing team here. Simply select the option you’d like to contact us about, and we’ll guide you to the right form and everything you need to complete it.