Explains the key requirement under UK firearms law that applicants must demonstrate a “good reason” to possess, purchase, or acquire firearms or ammunition.
Grounded in Sections 27 and 28 of the Firearms Act 1968, “good reason” is assessed case by case and includes sporting use, occupational necessity, collecting or research, and humane dispatch.
The document outlines acceptable supporting evidence, highlights common pitfalls and stresses the discretion police have in decision-making.
