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If a condition of concern is filed to a patient record in such a way as the marker is not triggered (e.g. when filing an incoming document or data message via a third party software) no alert will pop up, but the patient will be found in the practice searches that are deployed with the marker. If the patient record is reviewed, the user will be alerted that there is an outstanding firearms safety review needed. Updated the information under the 'Guidance' section relating to the latest revision of the firearms licensing guide. This new guidance will foster good relations between individuals falling within the protected groups and others by ensuring that decisions are made on a fair and equitable basis.

This release covers certificates on issue in England and Wales as at 31 March 2021, as well as historical trend data and police force comparisons. Certificates on issue in Scotland are published by Police Scotland. This release also provides information on certificates granted or refused for new and renewal applications, certificates revoked, registered firearms dealers, visitors’ permits, European Firearms Passes (EFP) and Article 7 Authorities issued. It also includes figures on the number of people that hold a firearm and/or shotgun certificate, by age and gender, breakdowns of firearm and shotgun types, and new Experimental Statistics on lost and stolen firearms and shotguns.

Firearm certificates

All people who acquire or are in possession of a firearm and or shotgun must hold a certificate issued by the Chief Officer in the police force area they live in, unless they are exempt. Chapter 6 in the Home Office Guide on Firearms Licensing Law explains the exemptions in more detail. As at 31 March 2021, an average of 4.0 firearms were held on a firearms certificate, an increase of 0.2 compared with the previous year. The average number of firearms held on a certificate has shown a steady increase over the past 13 years, with the lowest being 3.1 as at March 2009 (since comparable records began following the introduction of the NFLMS). With the introduction of a requirement for police to have sight of GP information prior to grant or renewal, it is likely that more applicants will be required to pay a fee to GPs to ensure that the medical information is supplied. There were 130,719 applications for grant or renewal of firearms and shotgun certificates in 2020-21 [footnote 4]. There is a likely benefit to the public and law enforcement from improved public safety, as Option 2 may reduce the risk of firearms being handled by unsuitable persons and potentially reduces the risk of injuries and fatalities from firearms. There may be a benefit to applicants and holders of firearm and shotgun certificates, and their families, if they are not granted certificates if they are medically unfit to possess firearms. If the GP considers all of the relevant information is known to the police, or that the information triggering the alert is not sufficiently relevant to require notification to the police, they should record that they have reviewed the record using the appropriate code, and record that no action is required on clinical grounds.

Figure 1 shows there were 147,140 firearm certificates on issue as at 31 March 2023, a 3% decrease (-4,078), compared with 31 March 2022 (151,218). The number of firearm certificates on issue has decreased over the last 4 years, following a steady increase prior to 2019. g. The period of appraisal is 10 years. A social discount rate of 3.5 per cent has been applied, in line with HM Treasury (2018) Green Book guidance (appraisal and evaluation in central government) to obtain present value costs. The price base year is 2019 and the present value base year is 2019. Option 2 – Introduce statutory guidance stating that the police should not grant certificates in the absence of medical information Set-up costs Police forces Familiarisation costs As at 31 March 2023, 516,500 people held a firearm and or shotgun certificate. This was a 4% decrease (-22,712) compared with 31 March 2022, and the lowest number since comparable figures have been available (March 2016). This total figure includes those that hold either a firearm certificate or shotgun certificate only, and those that hold both types of certificate. A person is only counted once if they hold both a firearm and a shotgun certificate. Section 27 of the Firearms Act 1968 states that: “A firearm certificate shall be granted where the chief officer of police is satisfied that: (a) the applicant is fit to be entrusted with a firearm to which section 1 of this Act applies and is not a person prohibited by this Act from possessing such as firearm; (b) that he has a good reason for having in his possession, or for purchasing or acquiring, the firearm or ammunition in respect of which the application is made; and (c) that in all the circumstances the applicant can be permitted to have the firearm or ammunition in his possession without danger to the public safety or to the peace”.View the Home Office Circular 002/2021 : The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2021 22 March 2021: Antique Firearms Regulations 2021 and the Policing and Crime Act 2017 (Commencement No.11 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021 Children aged 13 and under cannot lawfully hold a firearm certificate. Information on the exemptions that apply to young people under the Firearms Act which allow them to possess a firearm or shotgun in certain circumstances, for example; sporting purposes, use at a rifle or pistol club, cadet corps or miniature rifle range is available in Appendix 4 in the Home Office Guide on firearms licensing law and provides further detail on the laws and exemptions for young people holding certificates. The objective is to improve public safety by strengthening the firearms licensing system in relation to medical suitability. This will be achieved by ensuring that the police have sight of relevant medical information about the applicant before they proceed to issue the firearm certificate. e. At present some GPs may be providing the applicant’s medical information without charging a fee. When the policy is implemented these GPs may start charging for providing the medical information, if they are aware that other GPs are doing so. It is not known how many GPs may begin to charge, so this potential additional cost has not been quantified. The policy objective is that the police will grant firearm certificates only after consideration of medical

Numbers of firearm and shotgun certificates on issue, and applications for new certificates, remain lower than levels seen prior to COVID-19. Previously there had been a downward trend in these figures, and therefore it is not yet clear whether current levels are a temporary effect of COVID-19 or reflect a longer term trend. 3. Firearm and shotgun licensing See also sections 3.34 and 3.35 when a patient has been subject to the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 and/or the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.new applications for shotgun certificates, an increase of 4% (632) compared with the year ending 31 March 2022 (15,726) Sound moderators are an accessory subject to certificate control as “items designed to reduce the noise or flash of a firearm”. 4.2 Types of weapon held on shotgun certificates firearm certificate renewal applications, a decrease of 2% (585) compared with the year ending 31 March 2022 (26,900)

Once received, your variation will be considered. It will be either supported, not supported or returned to you for further information. If supported your new amended certificate will be sent to you. The BMA has significant involvement in the development of Home Office guidance on firearms licensing because our priority is, first and foremost, public safety.The shotgun must be borrowed. Most of us understand the concept of borrowing and lending: a temporary parting of possession for which no charge is made. A borrower without a shotgun certificate may borrow a rifle or shot gun from another person on private premises. The law on borrowing and lending guns c. It is assumed that approximately 65 per cent of applications are assessed without the police having had sight of medical information. This estimate is based on data provided by five police forces (who are responsible for approximately 9% of all applications). What is the CO2 equivalent change in greenhouse gas emissions? (Million tonnes CO2 equivalent) Traded