If you are engaged in deer stalking, you will likely be aware of the changes to the order which allows for the shooting of deer in Scotland with an image intensifying scope and also the changes to bullet weights.

We are aware of a number of English and Welsh forces who are refusing to accept Form 201’s (applications for firearms and / or shotgun certificates) without a GP form being submitted at the same time.

A 48 year-old man was sentenced on Tuesday 20th February at Dungannon Crown Court, for offences linked to wildlife crime, following collaborative investigations by police and partners.

The Home Office today circulated a consultation proposing the removal of sound moderators from the certification process.

The National Crime Agency have produced a document for circulation to those involved in shooting sports or activities.

As you will likely be aware, following on from the HSE consultation of 2022 in respect of lead ammunition, a second consultation was published in October 2023. This consultation closes on 10 December 2023.

Northern Ireland’s shooting and countryside organisations recently met with Police Service of Northern Ireland Firearms and Explosives Branch (PSNI FEB) staff and senior officials from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Belfast.

Police Scotland Firearms Licensing have recently published the following documents on their website.

As you will likely be aware UK REACH on behalf of DEFRA previously ran a consultation in respect of lead ammunition, including lead shot.

As you will likely know, changes are being made to the Deer Close Season Order and the Deer Firearms Order. This was agreed in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 27 September.