Firearms Law
Our Firearms law team is headed by Andrew Broome, who has a nationally recognised expertise in this area. Our clients range from individual Shotgun and Firearms certificate holders, to gun clubs, gunsmiths, and national and international firearms dealers.
We can advise and assist with all areas of the firearms law, including:
- Appeals regarding the grant or revocation of shotgun and firearm certificates, including negotiating with police firearms licensing departments.
- Advising shooting grounds on operational issues, including Health and Safety, Risk Assessment and Range Orders.
- Assisting proprietors or clubs affected by Noise abatement problems and nuisance claims.
- Advising clients under police investigation and representing in police interviews under caution.
- Advising and representing in relation to prosecutions arising out of firearms possession and use.
- Advising and assisting registered firearms dealers on legal issues including appeals.
- Advising clubs/proprietors on Investigations arising from accidents.
- Providing advice to those involved in maritime or overseas security.
- Assisting dealers on importation issues, including transactions subject to ITAR 2012.
- Knives, imitation firearms, and air weapons, including antiques.
- Replica weapons, and deactivation issues.
- Those charged with the possession of illegally held or prohibited weapons.
- Poaching, Coursing, or Wildlife Crime.
- Advising those in need of advice regarding maritime training (conducting or receiving).
We understand that for many people, lawfully owning and using shotguns and firearms is far more than just a hobby. The revocation or refusal to issue a shotgun or firearm certificate can have a devastating impact.
For businesses facing Regulatory problems, the loss of reputation or livelihood is a real and significant prospect. For those convicted of a Firearms offence, the courts can impose draconian sentences.
We work closely with some of the country’s leading firearms law specialist barristers.
At the first sign of a problem, don’t delay but seek advice from a firearms lawyer. We are happy to help, and you may be eligible for legal aid for some matters depending on status.
We have offices in Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Mansfield and Newark.
