Important message for all Firearm and Shotgun certificate holders

Following recent changes made by the Government, anyone renewing a Firearm or Shotgun certificate in North Yorkshire after the 11 of November 2021 will need to provide a medical report.

You will not be able to complete your application for a Firearm or Shotgun certificate without the report.

The medical report can either be obtained from your GP or from one of a number of companies who also provide this service. If you require a blank medical report please email [email protected]

Once you have a complete medical report you can submit your renewal online here; How to apply for a firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate | North Yorkshire Police

Firearms Licensing Manager Det Insp Andy Palmer said:

“We are currently managing a high volume of renewals and we anticipate an increase in the number of people who cannot complete their application in time, due to the necessity of now having a complete medical report.

“If you have successfully submitted your renewal, then please be assured that we will contact you if anything else is needed. Please only contact our department if your query is urgent.”

“Unfortunately, due to the change to the renewals process, no new grant applications are being processed at this time. I understand this may cause some frustration and disappointment for those who have already submitted an application however we want to let those individuals know we are working through these as quickly as we can, and you should hear from us no later than January 2022.”