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Ill friend passing on rifles
LICENSING
Q My shooting friend has terminal cancer and wants me to have his rifles when he is gone. To save his wife the grief of sorting this out at what will be a traumatic time, is it possible for his rifles to be put on to my certificate now?
A A firearm or shotgun can appear on any number of different people’s certificates at the same time. Your suggestion is a very good idea and will allow your friend to pass his rifles to you when the time comes that he can no longer shoot. At the same time, he can continue to use them himself for as long as he feels able.
You will need to complete the variation form (201V) and pay £20. When it comes to demonstrating that you have a good reason for acquiring the rifles, explain what you want to do in
