Air Rifles
Section 1 Air Rifles are classified under the Firearms Act 1968 as air rifles with muzzle energy of more than 12ft/lbs or 16.2 Joules. Section 1 air rifles are commonly used for pest and vermin control, particularly on farms, estates, or rural properties target shooting or hunting. They are also used for target shooting and small game hunting.
Rifles
Rifles are classified as section 1 firearms under the Firearms Act 1968. They are commonly used for pest control, such as managing foxes, rabbits, and larger pests. Section 1 rifles are also used for long-range target shooting and large-game hunting.
Shotguns
Shotguns that can hold more than two cartridges in the magazine are classified as section 1 firearms under the Firearms Act 1968. In the UK, they are primarily used for clay pigeon shooting and game shooting.
To legally purchase and possess these guns in the UK, individuals must obtain a Section 1 Firearm Certificate issued by the local police force. You can find all the information on how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/shotgun-and-firearm-certificates
While placing an order on our website for a Section 1 firearm, you can choose between two different delivery options. You can either choose to collect it from one of our stores or you can choose to get it delivered to your nearest RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer).
Collection from one of our Shops
If you are collecting the order from one of our stores you just need to bring your Section 1 Firearm Certificate along with you upon collection. After verifying your identity and the details on your certificate, we will add your section 1 firearm to your certificate and notify your issuing police constabulary's firearm section through email. We will also provide you with a printed copy of the same.
After completing the procedure and receiving the gun, you must send a copy of the police notification to the firearms section of your issuing police constabulary within 7 working days. This can be done via email, post, or online.
Getting it delivered to your nominated RFD
Once you've placed your order on our website to get it delivered to your nominated RFD you will be required to post your original Section 1 Firearm Certificate to us (we recommend Royal Mail Special Delivery Service as it is quick and secure). Once we have received your certificate, we will add the gun to it and notify your issuing police constabulary's firearm section through email about your ownership of the shotgun. We will then post your Section 1 Firearm Certificate back to you along with a printed copy of the police notification through Royal Mail Special Delivery Service. After we have received the payment and the above paperwork is completed, we will send your gun to your nominated RFD. You can then collect your gun from them after showing your Section 1 Firearm Certificate to which we added the gun.
After completing the procedure and receiving the gun, you must send a copy of the police notification to the firearms section of your issuing police constabulary within 7 working days. This can be done via email, post, or online.
Please note: You will be required to provide the details of your nearest RFD at the time of placing the order. If you are unsure of your nearest RFD and need help finding one, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will help you locate your nearest RFD.
We charge an additional £30 to send the air rifle to your nominated RFD. Your nominated RFD may also charge you a nominal amount to accept the gun from us, please contact them to confirm this.