Article 5 Amendments to rule 5 of the Firearms Rules 1998

in paragraph (1), for the words “Schedule 2” substitute “Schedule 1”;

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

The requirement in paragraph (1) above is satisfied if the information required by the relevant form is transmitted electronically to the chief officer of police for the area in which the applicant resides.

(1B)

An application transmitted electronically in accordance with paragraph (1A) above must be in accordance with the process for the electronic submission of applications approved by the chief officer of police for that area.

(1C)

A chief officer of police may only approve a process for the electronic transmission of applications that has been approved by the Secretary of State.”;

in paragraph (3)(b), for the words “four photographs” substitute “a photograph”.