Firearms License Policy

The Grove Medical Centre wishes to support individuals who require a firearms license and whilst the legal responsibility for monitoring firearms holders rests with the police, doctors should use ‘reasonable endeavours’ to support the process. This means that doctors are responsible for providing reports of medical facts (not opinions), with the police force ultimately making the final judgement on the issuing of the firearms licence.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange for information on their medical suitability to be provided by their GP (or another suitably qualified doctor registered with the GMC) to the police firearms licensing department dealing with their application. GPs will respond to the initial police letter within 21 days. The Grove Medical Centre charges the applicant a fee of £130 (incl VAT). For more information please read our Firearms Policy.