Apply In Person

1. To Renew Shooting License, the applicant has to approach the Police Scotland link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or it can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. If the renewal application is approved, the applicant will receive his/her renewed firearm or shotgun certificate. Ensure that the applicant keep this certificate safe and adhere to any conditions or requirements outlined in the license.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form link
• Current firearm or shotgun certificate.
• Proof of identity (passport, driver's license, etc.)
• A current passport-sized photograph.
• Any other documentation required by Police Scotland.

Police Scotland
PO BOX 2460, Dalmarnock, Glasgow, G40 9BA
Phone - +44 (0) 141 308 1070
Contact link
Nearest police station link

• Any shooting license holder whose license was expired is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Nationality
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

• In Scotland, renewing a shooting license is called renewing a Firearms Certificate. This type of license is required for anyone who wants to own or use a firearm in Scotland.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.

e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

link

• Firearms licensing in Scotland is governed by strict regulations, and applicants must demonstrate a valid reason for needing a firearm and a commitment to safe and responsible gun ownership. The license is subject to renewal, and holders must adhere to the conditions set out in the license to retain its validity.