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Storage requirements for firearms and ammunition

There are specific storage requirements for each category of firearm licence. These are set out in Schedule 4 of the Firearms Act 1996. There storage requirements must be met in order for an individual to possess a firearm. Divisional Firearm Officers  will check that you are storing you firearm(s) correctly when you obtain a firearm for the first time and whenever you change your storage address. They may also conduct random inspections from time to time.

Storage requirements for a firearm licence (Category A and B longarms)

Storage requirements for a firearm licence (Category C and D longarms, general category handguns)

Storage requirements for collectors licences

Storage requirements for heirlooms licences

Storage requirements for ammunition collectors licences

Safekeeping of firearms and ammunition while being carried or used

There are specific requirements for the safekeeping of firearms and cartridge ammunition while being carried or used. The requirements for each category of firearm are set out in Section 126 of the Firearms Act 1996.

Carrying or using a category A or B longarm

Carrying or using a category C or D longarm, or a general category handgun

Carrying or using a category E longarm or a category E handgun

Carrying or using cartridge ammunition