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You must register with the police if you manufacture, sell or transfer shotguns, firearms or ammunition or are involved in the repairing, testing or proving of them
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
The UK, US and Canada have coordinated new sanctions on Myanmar military financiers and arms dealers.
Use our voluntary advance checks form to pre-submit details of EU firearms dealers to Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Transfer declaration form which must be used to comply with dealer-to-dealer open individual export licence (OIEL) terms and conditions.
This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
You need an occasional permit from the police if you are a certified firearms dealer wanting to trade outside your registered premises
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) with a trade control licence must do when their circumstances change like leaving the sector or merging.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
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