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Home Office Consultation
Home Office Consultation

As you will know, the Home Office indicated some time ago that it will be holding a consultation on firearms licensing in light of the Keyham tragedy and the reports subsequently issued by the Coroner, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, and a separate report from the Scottish Affairs Committee.

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His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) – thematic inspection
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) – thematic inspection

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) are carrying out a thematic inspection of the firearms licensing system across police forces in England and Wales.

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Cumbria Crimestoppers article – update
Cumbria Crimestoppers article – update

You will understand that there was significant concern raised within the shooting community about the use of Crimestoppers in Cumbria in respect of legally held firearms and certificate holders. 

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Cumbria Crimestoppers article
Cumbria Crimestoppers article

We are aware of significant concerns regarding press reporting of an appeal by Crimestoppers in Cumbria regarding lawfully held firearms.  The appeal can be found here. 

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Police Scotland – Firearms Licensing Payment portal
Police Scotland – Firearms Licensing Payment portal

Police Scotland has informed us that various sections of their website have been updated to include an online payments portal. 

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DEFRA issues new guidance in response to the heightened risk of Avian Influenza to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers
DEFRA issues new guidance in response to the heightened risk of Avian Influenza to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers

Updated guidance from DEFRA in relation to avian influenza in England and Wales has been published. 

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Funding Round Opens for Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Improvements
Funding Round Opens for Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Improvements

Deer stalkers in Scotland's low ground areas can now apply for funding to improve their venison processing facilities.

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Certification Update
Certification Update

On 5 August 2025, the Home Office published the new statutory guidance for police forces in respect of firearms licensing.  A statutory instrument, The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025, changing the Form 201 application form, came into force on 5 August 2025 also. In respect of the new statutory guidance, there is more direct guidance on matters…

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The hills are alive with talk of heather beetle
The hills are alive with talk of heather beetle

The hills are alive with talk of heather beetle. In what seems to have been one of the worst summers for this moorland pest in almost ten years, huge areas of heather across Scotland and England have been damaged during the course of June and July.

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Lead ammunition
Lead ammunition

As you are aware, the future use of lead ammunition in the UK has been under scrutiny by the HSE and the UK REACH Agency for some time.  The HSE published its opinion in December 2024, and a decision was due to be issued in March 2025.

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