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Firearm Licensing

Variation Applications

An application to vary a firearm certificate may be made at any time. In general terms:

• Where the number of firearms are increased a fee is payable.
• A rifle may be exchanged for another of the same general calibre and type. This is known as 'one for one' to replace a worn firearm or acquire a preferred one. In practice, the old firearm should be disposed of, a 'one for one' variation applied for within 7 days and the new firearm acquired when granted.
• Where the variation involves substantial change of weapon type then enquiry will be made by a licensing officer.

A Firearm Application form is required for a variation (Part E - Referees should not be completed). Form FELS 19V provides guidance for completion of the form.

The completed form and appropriate fee should be returned to our Firearms and Explosives Licensing office.

Once received, enquiry will be made and you will be contacted by a firearms enquiry officer who will arrange to come and see you. At the same time the details of firearms will be checked and security inspected.