Shotgun Certificate
Definition
An authorisation within Great Britain’s firearms framework for shotguns meeting the applicable statutory definition and conditions. Magazine construction, relevant dimensions and other requirements matter. It is distinct from a firearm certificate and does not automatically cover every firearm commonly called a shotgun.
The Firearms Act 1968 provides the principal Great Britain framework, while Northern Ireland has separate legislation. Section 1 firearm certificates, section 2 shotgun certificates and section 5 prohibitions/authority must be distinguished. Prohibited does not mean that lawful authority and exceptions can never exist.
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