# The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1945/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firearms-amendment-rules-2013/note
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