Firearms are used in legitimate activities which many people hold dear. They are, of course, also weapons with the potential to kill and seriously harm, and in the wrong hands can turn from sporting goods into tools for serious crime.

In order to prevent this from happening, a thorough and rigorous system of licensing is necessary and those who own firearms find themselves subject to strict safety and security conditions. If your licence is under thread, as a traditional firearms lawyer and professional firearms barrister, I can advise on the best course of action to take to protect your licence.

Those who wish to own or acquire firearms are subject to strict checks to ensure that they are a sensible, law-abiding person who can be trusted to use guns responsibly and for only legitimate purposes. The Police must be satisfied that you pose no danger to the public, and this must be backed up by the word of two referees. Once you have a license, you must abide by strict conditions such as observing the proper hunting seasons. Perhaps most importantly, you must take adequate steps to ensure your weapon is secure and cannot fall into the possession of anybody less responsible without a great deal of difficulty.

Due to the importance of ensuring that only safe pairs of hands have access to firearms, these conditions are enforced rigorously. There are regular checks to ensure that your guns are being kept in an adequately secure manner, and checks into your suitability may be repeated when you apply for your license to be renewed.

If you require the services of a traditional firearms lawyer as well as an experienced firearms barrister, please contact my clerk and ask for Stuart Jessop on 0207 797 8408 or info@stuartjessopbarrister.co.uk to discuss your circumstances.