Live Firearms and Shotgun Information

Section 1 Firearms These require a current FAC (fire arms Certificate)

These include bolt action, straight pull, underlever rifles, pump and semi automatic shotguns with a magazine capacity over two rounds, semi automatic rifles in .22 rim fire, black powder revolvers, air rifles with a power output of more than 12ft/lb,

Shooters wishing to use a .22 for shooting rabbits, a .17HMR for vermin control, a .243 for foxes or a .308 or similar for stalking or a ,303 for full bore target shooting will need a ‘Section 1’ Firearms Certificate. This enables the holder to possess the exact calibre, number and type of rifles specified on the licence and outlines the purposes for which each may be used. Therefore, if you are found shooting rabbits with your .308 (too much gun) and it specifies on your licence that it is for deer shooting, you will be committing an offence. You can see the application form for a FAC on the Police website : http://www.met.police.uk/firearms-enquiries/pdfs/FF101.pdf

‘Section 2’ Shotguns

Most shooters do the majority of their shooting in the UK with a shotgun. The law defines this as a smooth-bored gun with barrels of not less than 24”. If the gun is a semi-automatic or pump-action, the magazine must be restricted to hold no more than two shells, with a third in the chamber.

Shotguns and Section 1 Firearms must either be collected in person or we can ship to your local registered firearms dealer (they will normally charge for this service)

We hold ammunition for most popular calibre weapons from .22 rim fire to 30 06 Springfield.

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