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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.
Licensing guidance, good practice on firearms law, and forms for applying for approvals under the law.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Use our voluntary advance checks form to pre-submit details of EU firearms dealers to Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Transfer declaration form which must be used to comply with dealer-to-dealer open individual export licence (OIEL) terms and conditions.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
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