Firearms Rules 2025 Amendments Announced
This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer.
The changes to the application forms are:
- introducing a requirement for all applicants for a firearm or shotgun to provide two referees
- including annex A in the prescribed firearm and shotgun application form, providing a guide for referees
- a new reference in the prescribed forms to neuro-developmental issues as a potential relevant medical condition which may need to be declared in certain cases by the applicant and reported by their GP
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0052025-the-firearms-amendment-rules-2025