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20-01-2025, 16:32 #1
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UK Firearms Certificate
Hi Gunsiters
I was wondering whether there are any members who have moved to the UK and obtained FACs for rifle/shotgun. Keen to hear they managed the requirement to submit lifetime medical records. For some of the older guys this is not so easy to go back 60years!
Would appreciate any insight. Cheers
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21-01-2025, 06:56 #2
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Re: UK Firearms Certificate
Yes I have one (lapsed) - FAC is for shotguns. Rifles require a firearms Licence and a more onerous process.
Process for shotguns is fairly straightforward - the firearms officers there are clued up and engaged.
Shout if you have specific questions
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21-01-2025, 10:15 #3
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21-01-2025, 10:17 #4
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Re: UK Firearms Certificate
Am I allowed to have a butter knife on my person for use as a screwdriver on my shotgun?
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22-01-2025, 14:36 #5
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Re: UK Firearms Certificate
I had a handgun FAC many moons ago, quite a process, but main thing is you will need to join a club first and go through probation period and then club recommends you. Best thing you van do is get hold of whatever relevant association is in the UK and they will guide you.
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22-01-2025, 15:15 #6
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28-01-2025, 10:09 #7
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Re: UK Firearms Certificate
Rich
If you need more advice, I can reach out to my old boss, who has moved back to the UK. He has a few shotguns and probably a couple of rifles as well. You may have shot with him at Stella and I'm sure he'll be happy to tell you how he's gone about it.
Let me know
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28-01-2025, 10:17 #8
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Re: UK Firearms Certificate
Thanks Johann
Appreciate that. I’m going to speak to my FCO (equivalent of DFO) in my local borough. Apparently they are responsible for the approval completely. I may take you up if that doesn’t go well.
Cheers
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31-01-2025, 15:56 #9
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