FOI 844/25

Request

1. A) The number of firearm and/or shotgun certificates held by people under the age of 18, with a total number for each age.

(eg. 17-year-olds = 100 certificates, etc.)

1. B) If possible, a list of reasons for firearm ownership among non-adults, with a total number of certificates issued for each.

(eg. Sporting = 20 certificates, Collection = 10 certificates, etc.)

Response 

We consulted with our firearms licencing department who have provided the below response to your request.

16-Year-old - 1 certificate, the shotguns are used for clay pigeon shooting

17-Year-old - 1 certificate, the shotguns are used for pheasant shooting and clay pigeon shooting.