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How
can a visitor to the UK possess firearms or shotguns?
Under
section 17 of the 1988 Act a visitor to Great Britain
may, if he is granted a visitor's permit, have in his
possession firearms, shotguns or ammunition without
holding a certificate.
The
holder of a visitor's firearms permit may have in his
possession any firearm (but not purchase one), and purchase,
acquire or have in his possession any ammunition, to
which section 1 of the 1968 Act applies.
The
holder of a visitor's shotgun permit may have in his
possession, purchase or acquire shotguns and is exempt
from the requirement to produce a shotgun certificate
when purchasing cartridges. Both permits are valid for
a period of up to 12 months and must show the full details
of weapons covered and, in the case of a firearms permit,
show details of the quantity of ammunition to be purchased/acquired
and held. Similarly, territorial and other conditions
as would appear on a firearms certificate, will normally
be imposed on a firearms permit.
Separate
permits for each police area are not required as both
permits will cover the visitor throughout Great Britain.
For
cost of a permit visit the section on Fees
and Charges.
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