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Theft, loss or destruction of a firearm or shotgun
The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2018 came into force on 16th October 2018.
Holders of a firearms and/or shotgun certificate are required to inform the chief officer of police, by whom the certificate was granted, as soon as reasonably practicable but within 7 days of:
- The theft, loss or destruction within Great Britain of the certificate; and
- The theft, loss, deactivation or destruction in Great Britain of any firearm, shotgun or ammunition to which the certificate relates.
How Condition 2 looks as of 16th October 2018
Firearm certificate:
The holder of this certificate must inform the Chief Officer of Police by whom the certificate was granted as soon as reasonably practicable, but within 7 days of the theft, loss or destruction in Great Britain of the certificate and/or the theft, loss, deactivation or destruction of any firearms and/or the theft or loss of ammunition to which this certificate relates.
Shotgun certificate:
The holder of this certificate must inform the Chief Officer of Police by whom the certificate was granted as soon as reasonably practicable, but within 7 days of the theft, loss or destruction in Great Britain of the certificate and/or the theft, loss, deactivation or destruction of any shotguns to which this certificate relates.