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Firearms Licensing Costs
The Home Office have released their circular Firearms (Variation of Fees) Order 2025 to increase the cost of licensing with effect from 5th February 2025.
The Grant of a Shotgun certificate will rise from £79.50 to £194.
The renewal of a Shotgun certificate will rise from £49 to £126.
The NPCC Lead on Firearms Licensing is developing a new performance framework for firearms licensing teams, which they plan to publish to provide greater transparency on application turnaround times. This will include a performance target for forces to complete applications for the grant or renewal of firearm and shotgun certificates within four months, unless there are concerns about the suitability of the applicant.
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