Following the introduction of the Home Office Statutory Guidance for Chief Officers of Police, for the granting and renewal of certificates, applicants are now required, at their own expense, to obtain a GP report to support the application process.
Please allow plenty of time for you to obtain your GP report but please submit your application in advance of the GP report becoming available if necessary (to avoid further delays). Please ensure you submit your renewal application a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the expiry date of your certificate to ensure that you comply with legal requirements and remain in lawful possession of your guns and ammunition.
We cannot issue a certificate without your medical report.
Please note: When the medical information is being provided to the police by a doctor from a private company, the doctor must receive the applicant’s medical information direct from the GP practice and not via the applicant.
Please use our secure web form to submit your application, you will need to submit your GP medical report separately.
We are currently working on the oldest grant applications first and wherever possible we will try to prioritise applications with a business or commercial need.
We will contact you at a later date to arrange a home visit to conduct an interview and inspection of your security arrangements.
Firearms and Shotgun Grant Online application »
Print and complete your section then give to your doctor to complete