Firearms and Shotgun Certificate Applications
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/26/010048/J
Version Date: 24/06/2026
The Firearms Licensing Department has provided the following information:
The following information has been provided as at 4th June 2026.
I would like to request the following information relating to firearms and shotgun certificate applications within your force area.
Please provide the most up-to-date information available for:
Current estimated processing times for:
- New shotgun certificate applications
Average of 157 days.
- New firearm certificate applications
Average of 134 days.
- Shotgun certificate renewals
Average of 85 days.
- Firearm certificate renewals
Average of 92 days.
- Variations
Average of 10 days.
The current number of:
- Shotgun certificate holders within your force area
23,847
- Firearm certificate holders within your force area
9,801