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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a firearm/shot gun certificate cost?
See list of fees.
Who do I make cheques payable to?
Sussex Police Authority.
How long does my firearm/shot gun certificate last for?
Both last for five years each.
Can my partner or member of my family transport my firearm or shot gun
for me?
Not unless they hold either a certificate or a permit in their own right for the firearms.
I understand there are changes in relation to prohibited
weapons, such as Brococks Pistols.
The
Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 has various sections which were implemented
on January 20, 2004. These brought some major changes to pre-existing firearms
legislation.
Section 37 Possession of air weapon and imitation firearm in
a public place.
Section 38 Air weapons: age limits.
Section 39 Prohibition of certain air weapons.
The new laws cover air rifles, air guns and air pistols which
use a self-contained gas cartridge system.
Any queries on these new sections should be addressed to the below named:
Carol Pople
Firearms and Explosives Licensing Branch Manager
01273 404053
What makes me a prohibited person from possessing firearms?
Sentenced to a term of imprisonment in excess of three months will prohibit an individual for five years from release.
Sentenced to more than three years will prohibit an individual for life.
At which point does an air weapon require a certificate?
Air rifles over 12-feet pounds muzzle energy.
How old must I be to have a firearm/shot gun certificate?
See Firearms
Law and Young People.
How do I get a firearm/shot gun certificate?
Decide which certificate you need to apply for and take advantage of our online application process.
 Who do I send my application to?
Firearms and Explosives Licensing Branch,
Sussex Police Headquarters,
Malling House,
Church Lane,
Lewes,
East Sussex,
BN7 2DZ.
How long does an application take to process?
Approximately eight to ten weeks on grants and renewals.
Must I declare all convictions?
Yes, including all traffic convictions and any offences committed abroad.
Must I notify sales and/or acquisitions?
Firearms legislation requires that all notifications must be sent to the above address in writing, including sales/acquisitions abroad; we do accept faxes and e-mail notifications.
What is the process for destroying or disposing of a firearm?
Arrangements should be made either with a registered firearms dealer or at a police
station, with notification by recorded delivery or registered post to the address
shown above. See Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 Section 34 for full details.
When are reminders sent out?
Reminders are sent out to renew certificates six weeks prior
to expiry. The onus remains on you to ensure that you renew
the certificate prior to expiry and submit the application in
good time.
To help us to help you, applications should be made within two weeks of receipt
to allow the completion of renewal enquiries prior to expiry.
Must I notify a change of address?
Conditions on your certificate state you must notify a change of permanent address. Take a copy of the certificate and post the original to the above address with a short note stating when the change will take effect.
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Firearms, Shotgun and Explosives applications, plus Reference Forms.
Find out what you have to pay for your application.
You've got your certificate, now you need to know how to use your gun, SAFELY.
Firearms
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