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Guidance on issues such as additional conditions on firearms certificates, the law around borrowing guns and access to shooting land.
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Guidance on issues such as additional conditions on firearms certificates, the law around borrowing guns and access to shooting land.
Important information on the use of airguns, rifles and shotguns by children and young people, including borrowing guns.
Information on the use of shotguns by under-18-year-olds, including at details on borrowing, purchasing or being given a shotgun as a gift.
Providing guidance and information on the process and legalities of a young person applying for their first shotgun certificate.
Information on age restrictions for the possession and use of firearms by young people under the age of 18, including using borrowed rifles.
Know where you stand in terms of what you can and can’t do by when borrowing a shotgun, including the law covering borrowed guns.
Explaining the law around what you can and can’t do when it comes to borrowing a rifle for use on private premises.
BASC NI, is working in partnership with the prestigious Baronscourt Estate, to run a stalking scheme exclusive to BASC members.
To visit Great Britain with a firearm you will need to apply for a visitor’s firearm or shotgun permit at least six weeks before you travel.
Whether you are new to owning a firearm, or want more practical advice we’ve got you covered.
Guidance on issues such as additional conditions on firearms certificates, the law around borrowing guns and access to shooting land.
Important information on the use of airguns, rifles and shotguns by children and young people, including borrowing guns.
Information on the use of shotguns by under-18-year-olds, including at details on borrowing, purchasing or being given a shotgun as a gift.
Providing guidance and information on the process and legalities of a young person applying for their first shotgun certificate.
Information on age restrictions for the possession and use of firearms by young people under the age of 18, including using borrowed rifles.
Know where you stand in terms of what you can and can’t do by when borrowing a shotgun, including the law covering borrowed guns.
Explaining the law around what you can and can’t do when it comes to borrowing a rifle for use on private premises.
BASC NI, is working in partnership with the prestigious Baronscourt Estate, to run a stalking scheme exclusive to BASC members.
To visit Great Britain with a firearm you will need to apply for a visitor’s firearm or shotgun permit at least six weeks before you travel.
Whether you are new to owning a firearm, or want more practical advice we’ve got you covered.
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