Antique firearms that need certificates

The deadline for owners to register what were formerly regarded as antiques on a firearms certificate has now passed.

What were once considered as collectable and obsolete calibres are now required to be on a section 5 (prohibited weapons) or 7/1 (collectors) licence. These calibres are: .320 British (also known as .320 Revolver CF, short or long), .41 Colt (short or long), .44 Smith and Wesson Russian, .442 Revolver (also known as .44 Webley), 9.4mm Dutch Revolver, 10.6mm German Ordnance Revolver and 11mm French Ordnance Revolver M1873 (Army).

When the change was announced last year the Home Office said that only 26,000 antique guns would be affected. The reason for the change is to help combat the increasing amount of crime involving the aforementioned calibres.