Explanatory note

These Rules replace the existing two application forms for a firearm certificate and a shotgun certificate with one new single application form that applies for the purposes of both applications. Rule 7(c) introduces a new prescribed application form for an application for the variation of a firearm certificate. Rule 8 removes the old application for a shotgun certificate.

Rule 6 clarifies the requirements that apply in relation to photographs that must accompany an application, in circumstances where an applicant applies simultaneously for a firearm certificate and a shotgun certificate using the new single form.

Rule 9 makes provision to enable chief officers of police to process applications for a firearm certificate or a shotgun certificate which are made using the old forms that are to be replaced, provided that the application concerned is submitted on or before 1st January 2014.