Police records of firearm certificates

We collect data from police forces in England and Wales about firearm and shotgun certificates issued under the Firearms Acts 1968 and 1997, and registered firearm dealers. Statistics are published annually in a Home Office statistical bulletin.

Key publications

• Firearm Certificates in England and Wales 2005/06, Home Office Statistical Bulletin 09/07
  Also available: Excel data spreadsheets
  
• Firearm Certificates, England and Wales 2004/05, HOSB 07/06
  Also available: Excel data spreadsheets
  
• Firearm Certificates England and Wales 2003/2004), HOSB 09/05
  Also available: Excel data spreadsheets
  

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