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If you require advice and guidance with completing your online form then you can contact Firearms & Explosives Branch at:

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  • Firearms and Explosives Branch (FEB): 0800 7839899 Monday – Friday 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm.

Please make sure that you have read the guidelines before telephoning the helpline above.

For all other queries please telephone the non-emergency number 101 between Monday – Friday 2pm – 4pm and ask for Firearms and Explosives Branch.

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