How to Legally Own a Firearm (Gun/Pistol) in UK [2nd Amendment UK]

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The majority of UK civilians normally think that owning a weapon is illegal and therefore against the law, but actually, this somewhat unspoken licence allows you to own a firearm as long as you meet all the requirements.

Below I'll be including a list of information that has been simplified, so after that, feel free to check the links included.

The basic:

• Need to be over 18 years old.

Requirements:

• You need to be mentally stable.
• Fit to be entrusted with a firearm and not prohibited from possessing one.
• Have a good reason to own one.
• 4 passport photographs.
• 2 referees for the firearm certificate and 1 referee for a shotgun certificate.

Fees:

• A firearm certificate can last up to five years.
• A firearm certificate costs £50.
• Renew will cost £40.
• Firearms can cost anywhere from £75 and up.

Full info on the following links:

• Information to get a firearm certificate: http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/uncategorized/get-firearms-certficate-39303
• Page to Apply for Firearm Licence: https://www.gov.uk/shotgun-and-firearm-certificates
• Advice for Buyers & Sellers' on the firearm marketplace: http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/buy-and-sell/scam-advice/
• Form Referees: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2397/Firearms-Application-Form-Referees
• Who you can use as a referee: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/referee