Changes For Shotgun Owners Circular 005/2025: The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2025

15th August 2025

The changes to the application forms are -

introducing a requirement for all applicants for a firearm or shotgun to provide two referees
including annex A in the prescribed firearm and shotgun application form, providing a guide for referees.

a new reference in the prescribed forms to neuro-developmental issues as a potential relevant medical condition which may need to be declared in certain cases by the applicant and reported by their GP.

For full details go to -
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/circular-0052025-the-firearms-amendment-rules-2025