Additional notes to /UKG/

1. Additional information can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/firearms-licensing-police-guidance#apply-for-a-licence
2. You will need a reason to own the firearm: typically "sporting, vermin control, hunting".
3. You will need a location to use the firearm: privately owned land that you own or have permission to shoot over (the police force will contact the landowner) or be a member of a shooting club.
4. What will the forms look like?
NI: https://www.psni.police.uk/advice_information/firearms/forms
GB: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/firearms-application-forms
5. How long will it take to obtain my license?
Depends on the police area you are in, find yours here
>https://i.imgur.com/eapjAnr.png
Source: HMIC: An Inspection of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Firearms Licensing in Police orces in England and Wales (Page 29) found here:
https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/wp-content/uploads/firearms-licensing-targeting-the-risk.pdf