Age Restriction

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

Hi all. Im 14 and looking to apply for a firearms certificate in the future but i have been on various websites and fourums that say you can apply for a firearms certificate at the age of 14 or above. I cannot see this being true but just whanted to check with people who may be familliar with this.

Thanks Charlie

[paulus 26]

You have to be 14 years old before you can be granted a firearms certificate and must prove to the police that you have a good reason for possessing the firearm you wish to use, ie. a rifle. You will also have to show that you have somewhere suitable to use it. However, there is no minimum age for a shotgun certificate, though you are not allowed to use a shotgun without an adult supervisor until you are 15 years old. You
do not have to show that you have somewhere to use the gun or that you are a member of a shooting club. The police can only refuse to grant a certificate if they think you do not have a good reason for possessing a gun.

The licensing process is the same for youngsters as it is for adults. However, it is always a good idea to show that you have a supportive mentor a friend or family member who will guide you in your early shooting days.

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

Thank you that was very helpful. At what age can you use a rifle on private land with the owners permission unsupervised

[shropshire dan 467]

What sort of rifle of you thinking of putting in for.

[CharlieT 32]

Thank you that was very helpful. At what age can you use a rifle on private land with the owners permission unsupervised

18.

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

What sort of rifle of you thinking of putting in for.

A .22 rimfire

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

 

 

Thank you that was very helpful. At what age can you use a rifle on private land with the owners permission unsupervised

18.

So why can i have a licence at 14 but not use a gun till im 18?

[air gun ant 1,666]

You can use a gun, just not unsupervised

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

You can use a gun, just not unsupervised

So at 14 i can have a licence with a gun on it but i cannot shoot it unless supervised by someone over 21? And does the person over 21 have to have a licence?

[Rabbit Killer12 5]

Also my dad does not have a licence so would i be able to have a licence and a gun without anyone else in my house having a licence

[air gun ant 1,666]

 

You can use a gun, just not unsupervised

So at 14 i can have a licence with a gun on it but i cannot shoot it unless supervised by someone over 21? And does the person over 21 have to have a licence?

 

im not completely sure about this so check it with you FEO but I THINK the person supervising just needs to be responsible adult over the age of 21, and does not need to have a licence of their own.

[CharlieT 32]

You really need to have a read of this.............

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/417199/Guidance_on_Firearms_Licensing_Law_v13.pdf

 

Page 49 refers to the law regarding young people and appendix 4 gives a simple summary of age restrictions.

[jeemes 4,485]

You would do well also to join BASC They will advise and support you. My Dad got a license so I could shoot when I was young but both my kids had s/g certificates when they were 10